30 June – Santal Hul (Rebellion) Celebration
The HUL celebration at Bhoghnadih in Santal Pargana, Jharkhand, is an annual event. Crowds gather from many places to celebrate. What celebration? It is a reminder that in 1855 the…
26 June – International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Drug menace is gripping the world like the vicious octopus. Millions of people, all over the world, are becoming victims of drug addiction and drug-caused diseases. Drug adduction is closely…
AI World
AI’s purpose must promote human dignity- Pope As Pope Francis encouraged the proponents of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to continue examining the true purpose of AI, he asked: “Does it serve…
23 June- International Widows Day
Ratified by the UN, the International Widows Day is meant to address the issue of “poverty and injustice suffered by the widows, millions in number, all over the world.” Originally,…
20 June – World Refugee Day 2024
The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognises the right of every person to seek asylum in other countries while fleeing from persecution. Such persons will be treated without discrimination…
15 June – Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Dr. Prabir Chatterjee “Ei buro!” Or “Sei Buri!” Even Old Hag! In various languages! These are common comments every day. Not pleasant at all.Even small acts like refusal to give…
15 June- Elder Abuse Awareness Day
The day calls for “raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect.”(UN) Our elders have been our asset in their able days. We…
12 June – World Day against Child Labour
A child is defined as a person below 14 years of age. Between 14 and 18 years one is an adolescent. A child’s future depends on its growing up in…
Teacher – Role Model for Students
Anne Thomas, Retired Teacher, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. As role models, educationists should guide the students towards a spirit of inquiry, creativity, entrepreneurial & moral leadership.A teacher is a role…
9 June – Birsa Munda -Martyrdom Day
Birsa Munda, the folk hero and Adivasi independence activist in the late 19th century, has merited a place in the hall of fame. Birsa belonged to the Munda tribe in…