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…
Jan 1 Global Family Day
In the New Year let us travel with the whole universe, with all God’s creatures as one family! Caring for all, sharing with all, bullying none and sullying none! Helping…
Christmas 2020
Christmas is considered by Christians as the birth of the Prince of Peace! The world stands in need of peace. Peace in hearts and homes, in communities and nations. Covid…
December 10 World Human Rights Day
“Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home — so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any maps of the…
2 December – International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Modern day slavery comes in many forms, through demagogues, authoritarian regimes, depraved politicians and even through a tea vendor. When political demagogues hold the nation to ransom at their whims…
Nov. 20 World Children’s Day
World Children’s Day was established in1954. It is celebrated on 20 November. Aim: Promote: International togetherness Awareness among children Improvement of children’s welfare 1959: The Declaration of the Rights of…
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…