Nov. 16 – International Day of Tolerance
P. A. Chacko The world stands in need of nations that practice tolerance and fellowship and not those that merely utter inanities for public consumption. Tolerance, yes! But go Beyond…
Nov. 14 Children’s Day (India)
Children’s Day is celebrated across India to increase awareness of their rights, care, education and overall development. It is celebrated on 14 November every year as a tribute to India’s…
Nov. 7 Infant Protection Day
Every child is a human being irrespective of colour, caste, creed, place of birth or religion. Infant Protection Day is celebrated on November 07 to spread awareness about the need…
Oct 24 U N Day
P A Chacko The United Nations came into existence on Oct 24, 1945. The scourge of two world wars had taught the world leaders the lesson that another war would…
World Food Day 2020
Food sources and food production in many countries are in good measure. Yet, a large section of the world’s population goes hungry. Export of food products to get foreign currency…
Oct. 11 – International Day of the Girl Child
P. A. Chacko In today’s Covid impacted world it is imperative to take stock of the condition of women and children as we celebrate the International Day of the Girl…
World Mental Health Day, 10102020
P. A. Chacko The world is in a psychological trauma today. The unprecedented invasion of COVID 19 pandemic has unnerved people, nations and institutions. A tiny virus has kept us…
October 05 – World Teachers Day
Our teachers are our life blood, in a way. They impart to us their life. It is not just teaching history, geography or grammar. It is more than that. I…
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
P. A. Chacko Today, on October 02, The Indian Nation celebrates the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. And, the world over, people honour him as a great world leader. Mahatma…
Sep 21 International Day of Peace
2020 Theme: Shaping Peace Together P. A. Chacko SJ The need of the day in the world is peace. Peace between nations. Peace between communities and races. Peace between religions.…