Butter Tree
Botanical nane: Madhuca Latifolia,(Madhuca longifolia.Madhuca indica)Family- Sapotaceae. It is commonly known as Butter tree or Honey tree in English, Iluja in Malayalam, Iluppi in Tamil, Mahudo in Gujarati, Mahua in…
World Day against Sexual Exploitation – March 4.
The purpose of such a day is to take a stand against sexual explotation. Even children are victims.Sex tourism, child sex tourism, sex trafficking, sexual exploitation, domestic victimisation etc., are…
2 April – World Autism Awareness Day.
This year’s theme focuses on:Neurodiversity for a Better Tomorrow. It encourages embracing neuro-diversity and creating an inclusive world. Autism is a neuro-developmental disorder characterised by impaired social behaviour, distorted communication,…
SARHUL FESTIVAL- April
Sarhul is the main festival of the tribal population of Jharkhand. It is a nature related festivity. The central focus is the worship of the sal tree (Shorea robusta). The…
Eid Mubarak
‘Eid Mubark’, meaning ‘Blessed Eid’, is an Arabic term of greeting. Eid al-Fitr (Breaking the fast) is celebrated on bidding farewell to the Islamic month of Ramadan.Congregational prayers, works of…
World Theatre Day – 27 March
P. A. Chacko Theatrical performance has its own purpose and message. It entertains. It reflects like a mirror to society. It makes people reflect about fellowship, avarice, greed, self glory,…
Purple Day 2025 (March 26)
P. A. Chacko SJ Puprple Day is meant to raise awareness about epilepsy and to dispel myths and superstitions around this neurological disorder. Medical acience tells us that epilepsy is…
World Tuberculosis Day – 24 March
Tuberculosis is a global epidemic. An estimated one-quarter of the world’s population is said to be infected. Estimates say about 10 million people fall ill with TB by year count,…
World Water Day – 22 March
P. A. Chacko Water is life-saving elixir. No water, no life. Water is food and drink. Water is medicine. It is essential for sanitation and hygiene. But the world is…
World Happiness Day – 20 March
Happiness and wellbeing are two essential characteristics of human lives, says the UN. It calls on all governments and policy makers to make it an important aspect of their policy…