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Anti-Terrorism Day observed on MAY 21

May 25, 2014

May 21, 2014 was observed as Anti-Terrorism Day throughout the nation. The day is observed annually to spread awareness among the people of all sections of the society, about the danger of terrorism and violence and its effect on the ..

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Assam: First Indian state to observe Child Protection Day on March 4, 2014

March 4, 2014

Assam became the first state in the country to observe Child Protection Day with the support of Assam State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (ASCPCR) in collaboration with United Nations Children‘s Fund (UNICEF). The day was observed to highlight ..

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Global Ayurveda Festival Kerala 2014

March 3, 2014

The second edition of Global Ayurveda Festival Kerala 2014 (GAF) held at Queen of Arabian Sea, Kochi in Kerala. About Global Ayurveda Festival Kerala 2014 Five days International Expo with more than 350 stalls. Chief Guest:Mauritius President Mr. Rajkeswar Puryaag. ..

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Zero AIDS Discrimination Day launched on March 1

March 1, 2014

For the first time, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) launched its Zero Discrimination Day on March 1 in Beijing, China, to support those who are infected by HIV/AIDS. About Zero Discrimination Day 2014 Motto: To call the ..

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International Mother Language Day of Bangladesh 2014

February 21, 2014

International Mother Language Day (Bhasha Divas) observed across the world, with Bangladesh leading on February 21, 2014. Theme: “Local languages for global citizenship: spotlight on science”. Objective: To promote awareness of linguistic, multilingualism and cultural diversity. The day assumes special ..

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Google doodle celebrated Sarojini Naidu's 135th birthday or National Women's Day of India

February 13, 2014

The search giant, Google marked the 135th birth anniversary of freedom fighter and poet Sarojini Naidu with a doodle. The doodle on the search giant’s homepage displayed a portrait of Ms. Naidu in the place of the second ‘O’ in ..

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Kashmir Solidarity Day: Pakistan invited India for dialogue on Kashmir

February 5, 2014

On the Kashmir Solidarity Day, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif invited India to engage in a “comprehensive, sustained and result-oriented” dialogue with Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir issue. The mountainous region of Kashmir has been a flashpoint between India and Pakistan for ..

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December 10 observed as Human Rights Day across the globe

December 10, 2013

December 10 was observed as Human Rights Day across the globe marking the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The theme chosen for the year 2013 is ‘20 Years Working for Your Rights’. What is the significance of Human Rights Day? ..

Stamps of India National Exhibition 2013 (SINE)

December 8, 2013

The 4th Edition of Stamps of India National Exhibition 2013 (SINE) organized by Bharatiya Daktikit Sangstha, Kolkata at NDMC Convention Centre, Parliament Street, New Delhi. To celebrate 100 years of cinema in India, SINE acknowledges the contribution of legendary yesteryear ..

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Malala wins UN Human Rights Prize 2013

December 7, 2013

Pakistani teen activist Malala Yousafzai, who survived bullet-injury inflicted by the Taliban for championing girls’ education has won the UN Human Rights Prize 2013. The winners of the prestigious United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights for 2013  are – Ms. ..

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