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World Heart Day, held on September 29 each year, is a global campaign initiated by the World Heart Federation with WHO to promote awareness of heart health worldwide. The concept of World Heart Day was initiated between 1997 and 1999 by Antoni Bayés de Luna,...
In 1984, Government of India mooted a plan to celebrate National Youth Day in honour of Swami Vivekanand. Swami Vivekananda was indeed a beacon of light for youth as he infused seeds of patriotism in them and guided to participate in India’s freedom struggle...
In order to acknowledge achievements and contributions of women, a day has been earmarked. Every year, on March 8, International Women’s Day, or IWD is commemorated across the globe. On this very day, we express our gratitude towards women for all they did....
World Health Day, which falls on 7th April every year, is a good time to reflect on one's own health issues and how things have gone forward in that aspect, celebrate all that has been done so far, and renew efforts to improve health and wellbeing for everybody....
The very name of cancer creates panic, fear and apprehension among the people of almost any age group. Regarded as one of the most killers in the history of humanity, the buzz and curiosity about the disease is widespread. For decades the world leaders and people...
Every year, on June 14th, the world takes a collective pause to recognize World Blood Donor Day—a date that may not be marked on every calendar, but certainly should be. Initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2004, this global event recognizes...
As world-renowned author M.F. Moonzajer once said, "My culture is my identity and personality. It gives me spiritual, intellectual and emotional distinction from others, and I am proud of it." This powerful statement beautifully highlights how deeply culture...
The world today is full of tension. Right at the time one wakes up, the stoppage of water gives trouble and the time one goes to sleep, tension of tomorrow creeps in. And the worst thing, all these negative feelings put very bad effect on the overall health....
World Nurses Day is celebrated every year on 12 May. This day is dedicated to those nurses who dedicate their lives in the service of humanity. Nurses not only perform a profession but are the embodiment of service, empathy, compassion and dedication. This day...
Forests are the lungs of the earth. They not only provide us with oxygen, but also maintain climate balance, protect biodiversity and are the basis of livelihood for crores of people. Forests are extremely essential for the survival and development of human...
Water is life – we all have heard this sentence since childhood, but today it has remained only a slogan. Water, which is the core of our existence, is going through a crisis today. As population, urbanization and industrialization are increasing, the level...
Yoga is an invaluable gift of Indian culture, which has become a medium of health, mental peace and spiritual progress all over the world today. Yoga is not just exercise, but a process of harmony between body, mind and soul. In the modern lifestyle, where health...
India is a country full of diversity – such diversity in language, religion, culture, tradition, customs and lifestyle is hardly seen in any other country. Maintaining the integrity and unity of the country amidst this diversity was no easy task. This was...