April 28 – World Day for Safety and Health at Work
In this Covid infested world, doctors, nurses, technicians, and other medical staff are continuously at work stretching out their hands for healing and imparting solace to the patients. Let us…
National Panchayati Raj Day – April 24
P. A. Chacko Democracy at the grassroots. That is another word for Panchayati Raj. Panchayati Raj, as Gandhiji dreamed, is the real ‘Ram Rajya’ which is totally different from ‘Ram…
International Mother Earth Day
Jacob Hembrom SJ Catholic Social teachings stress the need for caring for the creation. Concern for the environment, God’s gift, has become a significant social issue during the last 50…
Earth Day April 22
P. A. Chacko It is highly desirable that we humans grow into having a sense of gratitude to Mother Earth. Today, as we globally celebrate Mother Earth Day, even as…
April 21 – World Creativity and Innovation Day
The United Nations has designated 21 April as World Creativity and Innovation Day. The purpose is to raise awareness of creativity and innovation in all aspects of human development. It…
Mr. Anthony Murmu – Tribal Martyr
Part II Mr. Anthony Murmu was a versatile personality. Belonging to the Santal tribe of the Munda family, he was a born musician. He used to compose songs to highlight…
Anthony Murmu, Martyr – 1985
Anthony Murmu, belonging to the Santal tribe in Eastern India, was one of the fifteen victims of a massacre in 1985. A one-time Member of the Indian Parliament, Murmu was…
1985 Banjhi Tribal Massacre
The fateful day was April 19, 1985. 15 persons were sprayed with bullets by a combined force of the police and the business-moneylender lobby. The scene of the atrocity was…
Pranam! Happy Birthday Ambedkarji
Dear Respected Ambedkarji, Over here in India we are celebrating your Jayanti, your happy Birthday today. We know that, from over there, you are watching us and watching over us…
World Leprosy Day
World Leprosy Day is observed on the last Sunday in January. It raises awareness of the disease. It was established in 1954 by French philanthropist Raoul Follereau Leprosy was renamed…