Calendar CheckInternational Day of Education
Empowering the Future: International Day of Education 2026 Observed annually on January 24, the International Day of Education serves as a global reminder that learning is a fundamental human right, a public good and a c
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 24 Jan 2026
Calendar CheckWorld Religion Day
World Religion Day is celebrated every year on the third Sunday of January. This day reminds us to respect all religions and live together in peace. It was first introduced in 1950 to encourage understanding among people
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 18 Jan 2026
Calendar CheckThai Pongal: Celebrating Gratitude, Harvest and New Beginnings
Thai Pongal is a festival that beautifully captures the spirit of gratitude and harmony with nature. Celebrated mainly by the Tamil community in Sri Lanka and South India. This harvest festival marks the beginning of the
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 15 Jan 2026
Calendar CheckWorld Braille Day: Reading the World Through Touch
Not every story is read with the eyes. Some are felt quietly, patiently, meaningfully. On the surface, letters are just shapes; Curves, lines, dots. But for millions of people around the world, letters are felt, not seen
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 4 Jan 2026
Calendar CheckNational Motivation and Inspiration Day: Igniting the Spark Within
“Ever felt stuck… unsure where to begin?” We all have. And sometimes, that feeling lingers even as the new year begins. That’s why National Motivation and Inspiration Day celebrated every January 2, exists to remind us t
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 2 Jan 2026
Calendar CheckWelcoming the New Year: A Fresh Start and Endless Possibilities
“A new dawn, a blank page and a thousand possibilities… the magic of January 1st is here!“ As the clock strikes midnight on January 1st, the world bursts into celebration, bidding farewell to the past year and embracing
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 1 Jan 2026
Jingle JotsMerry Christmas to anyone who’s Christmas feels a little bit different this year..
Christmas? yess it’s the most expected time of the year.For myself as a kid who used to wait for Santa to come down from my chimney and send me my gifts. That’s how we counted his arrival! Sometimes we do use holidays as
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 31 Dec 2025
Jingle JotsThe warmth of the season…
In the heart of the UoK, where the legends are bornA fellowship rises, by no hardship torn.This Christmas beyond the exams and the stress of the day,In Rotaract’s warmth, we have found our own
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 31 Dec 2025
Calendar CheckNobel Prize Day
Great ideas don’t just change minds, they change history. Every year on December 10, the world pauses to celebrate Nobel Prize Day, a moment dedicated to honoring individuals whose ideas, discoveries and efforts have sha
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 10 Dec 2025
Calendar CheckHuman Rights Day
World Human Rights Day is observed every year on December 10th to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. This historic document outlin
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 10 Dec 2025
Calendar CheckInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
“Nowhere in the world is a woman safe from violence. The strengthening of global commitment to counteract this plague is a movement whose time has come.” – Asha-Rose Migiro (High Commissioner of Tanzania to the United Ki
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 25 Nov 2025
Calendar CheckWorld Television Day: Celebrating a Window to the World
Celebrated annually on November 21st, World Television Day is a global recognition of the profound impact television has had on society. Established by the United Nations in 1996, this day is more than just a celebration
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 21 Nov 2025