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World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024

World Tsunami Awareness Day, observed on November 5 every time, aims to raise mindfulness about surfs and promote measures to reduce loss of life and livelihood in the event of this ruinous natural event. Established in

By Mahen Santhush · 5 Nov 2024
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World Vegan Day: Celebrating a Compassionate Lifestyle

World Vegan Day, observed annually on November 1st, is a global celebration of veganism and its positive impact on animals, the environment, and human health. This special day encourages individuals to explore and embrac

By Mahen Santhush · 1 Nov 2024
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Deepavali: The Festival of Lights and Joy

“May the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi shower you with wealth, health, and happiness. Happy Deepavali!” Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is more than a festival; it’s a symphony of lights, colors, and joy that resonates a

By Mahen Santhush · 31 Oct 2024
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Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2024: Navigating the Digital Age

This year’s Global Media and Information Literacy Week (October 24th to 31st) is focusing on “The New Digital Frontiers of Information: Media and Information Literacy for Public-Interest Information.” This theme undersco

By Mahen Santhush · 29 Oct 2024
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World UN Day 2024

United Nations Day is an annual commemorative day, celebrated on 24 October, marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. On 24 October 1945, this condition was fulfilled and the UN officially

By Mahen Santhush · 23 Oct 2024
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The Naughtiest Girl Series: A Review

Enid Blyton’s books are a must-read collection. They were written in the 1940s and 1950s. Rather than focusing on the traditional norms of its culture and tradition, Blyton was inspired by her observations of children’s

By Mahen Santhush · 14 Oct 2024
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Prioritizing Mental Well-being; World Mental Health Day

“The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.” – William James Every year on October 10th, the world comes together to recognize World Mental Hea

By Mahen Santhush · 10 Oct 2024
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International Day of Non-Violence: A Call for Peace

“Peace is not the absence of conflict, it is the presence of justice.” – Martin Luther King Jr. The International Day of Non-Violence, observed annually on October 2nd, is a global commemoration dedicated to promoting pe

By Mahen Santhush · 2 Oct 2024
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A Silver Jubilee for Sri Lanka’s Book Lovers : Colombo International Book Fair 2024

“The more you read, the more you will know. The more you learn, the more you will earn.” – Brian Tracy The 25th Colombo International Book Fair (CIBF) is set to be a grand celebration of literature and knowledge, running

By Mahen Santhush · 1 Oct 2024
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Honoring Our Elders: A Tribute to the Wisdom and Experience of Older Generations

“The older the tree, the deeper its roots.” The International Day for Older Persons, celebrated annually on October 1, is a global observance dedicated to raising awareness of the issues faced by older individuals and pr

By Mahen Santhush · 1 Oct 2024
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A Day for Every Child: Celebrating World Children’s Day 2024

“Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.” – John F. Kennedy World Children’s Day is a special day dedicated to raising awareness about the rights of children worldwide. It’s a ti

By Mahen Santhush · 1 Oct 2024
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A Celebration of Democracy: A Global Perspective

“Democracy is not a form of government; it’s a way of life” – Abraham Lincoln September 15th marks the International Day of Democracy, a global commemoration of the principles and practices of democratic governance. Demo

By Mahen Santhush · 15 Sept 2024