National Cancer Awareness Day is an annual observance in India, held on November 7th, aimed at raising public awareness about the importance of early cancer detection, prevention strategies, and the critical aspects of cancer treatment. This significant day was first initiated in ...

On November 3, the world celebrates the International Day for Biosphere Reserves, a day established by UNESCO during its 41st General Conference in 2022. This occasion provides an opportunity to understand and appreciate Biosphere Reserves (BR) and their ...

Every November 5th, a global community assembles to mark World Tsunami Awareness Day, emphasising the importance of Tsunami knowledge and awareness. Tsunamis are natural disasters of immense destructive power, often caused by underwater disturbances like earthquakes, ...

India’s first home minister, Vallabhbhai Patel, was affectionately called “Sardar” (chief) due to his exceptional leadership skills that played a pivotal role in guiding the nation through its struggle for independence and post-independence challenges. One of his most remarkable achievements was ...

World Thrift Day or World Savings Day is celebrated each year on 30 October to raise awareness to people about their financial security, savings, and freedom. The theme of World Thrift Day in 2023 is “Preparing for the future through saving. Aim:  To promote the importance of saving money and how ...

On October 29th, World Stroke Day was celebrated globally. The theme for World Stroke Day 2023 was officially chosen by the World Stroke Organization (WSO) as ‘Together we are #Greater Than Stroke.’ This event holds significant importance within the realms of healthcare and public ...

This 29 October marks the UN’s first official International Day for Care and Support, which recognises the legacy of the first International Day for Care founded four years ago by trade unions to accelerate public investment in to the care economy.International Day of Care and Support ...

India’s union territory of Jammu and Kashmir celebrates October 26 as a public holiday to commemorate the historic signing of the Instrument of Accession in 1947. This significant document marked the accession of the princely state to India and set the stage for the ...

The 2023 World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, observed on October 27, revolves around the theme “Your Window to the World.” This annual celebration is a significant initiative co-led by UNESCO and the Coordinating Council of Audiovisual Archives Associations ...

World Polio Day every October 24 highlights global efforts to eliminate polio and the importance of vaccination in protecting children from the disease. It is also an opportunity to highlight the importance of all mothers, fathers, caregivers, health workers and volunteers who play a key role in ...