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International day of Non-Violence celebrated

October 2, 2014

The International Day of Non-violence is being celebrated throughout the world on October 2, 2014 the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. This Day is observed by all countries of the UN and it promotes the principles of non-violence through education ..

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Nation celebrates Gandhi and Shastri Jayanti

October 2, 2014

On 2 October 2014, India celebrated the birth anniversaries of two of its greatest leaders and freedom fighters, Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri, on October. Multiple events across the nation were held in remembrance of the two leaders. Various ..

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Centenary Commemoration of Komagata Maru Incident begins

September 30, 2014

The commencement of the yearlong celebration commemorating the completion of 100 years after the Komagata Maru incident was undertaken by the Ministry of Culture in New Delhi. Inaugural Function Three granddaughters of Baba Gurdit Singh, the hero of the incident, ..

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107th birth anniversary of Bhagat Singh celebrated

September 29, 2014

Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh’s 107th birth anniversary was celebrated throughout the nation on the 28th of September 2014. Bhagat Singh was born in Jaranwala Tehsil in the Lyallpur district of the province of Punjab in British India. He was a revolutionary ..

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Govt declares September 25 as 'Antyodaya Diwas'

September 25, 2014

Union Government announced 25 September as “Antyodya Diwas” to mark the 98th birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, a noted philosopher, historian and political activist. Several activities including blood donation camps, seminar, symposia were organised across the country. Pandit Deendayal ..

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September 8, 2014: World Literacy Day observed across the world

September 8, 2014

World Literacy Day observed across the world on September 8, 2014. The theme of International Literacy Day 2014 was “Literacy and Sustainable Development.” UNESCO announced September 8 as International Literacy Day on November 17, 1965 and this was first celebrated in 1966. Its ..

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‘Email’ invented by Indian-American V A Shiva Ayyadurai turns 32

August 30, 2014

On August 30, 2014, email turned 32 years. The method of message transfer was invented by Indian American V.A.Shiva Ayyadurai when he was just 14 years. V A Shiva Ayyadurai was born to a Tamil Family in Bombay in 1963. ..

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August 29: India celebrates National Sports Day

August 29, 2014

August 29 was celebrated as National Sports Day across the country. The day marks the birth anniversary of Hockey Wizard, Major Dhyan Chand. The legendary player contributed immensely in winning gold medals for India at 1928, 1932 and 1936 Olympic ..

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Kerala temples observe Ramayana month

July 17, 2014

Karkkidakam, the last month of the Malayalam Calendar is observed as Ramayana month. Temples in Kerala started observing Ramayana month on July 17, 2014. In Malayalam, the month is called the ‘Ramayana Masam’. During this month the temples and homes ..

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July 16: Meghalaya commemorates its WW1 heroes on Garo Labour Corps Day

July 16, 2014

Meghalaya observed 95th Garo Labour Corps Day on July 16, 2014. The State remembered and saluted the heroes of World War I. It paid homage to the 500 Garo men, who were recruited by British 96 years ago in 1917 ..

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