National Education Day is celebrated every year on November 11, 2020, in India. This day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad served the country from 1947 to 1958 as the first Minister of Education in Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's cabinet.
Cell phones have become integral to function for nearly everyone. While it has brought a lot of tasks to our fingertips, cell phones also have a host of disadvantages. Cellphones emit intermittent electromagnetic radiation (also referred to as Radio Frequency energy) and bright screen light, both these aspects have tremendous impact triggered from prolonged use. Increased screen time also affects the sleep and psychosocial behavior across age groups. Usage of cellphones has exponentially increased over time, so much so that we usually take it to bed, to the play areas, and even to the toilet.
As the festival of Maa Durga is approaching, the members of North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samiti are all set to go the virtual way amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The members have decided to take their puja to the people through live streaming and social media through cell phones and laptops. They are concerned that with crowded pandals many may get infected by the deadly virus.
Global Handwashing Day is observed on 15th October every year. The day is celebrated to spread awareness about hand hygiene as hands are the most common medium of transferring viruses to our mouth and getting infected. With the world facing the COVID19 pandemic, washing hands and maintaining hand hygiene has become all the more important and need of the hour. It is also one of the cheapest and easiest ways to prevent coronavirus. Till the time the scientists and health experts are coming up with a vaccine, the most important way to avoid getting infected is by washing hands regularly.
With Durga Puja round the corner and heralding the festival season, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Sunday issued fresh guidelines for holding gatherings, with strict adherence to Covid-19 protocols. These guidelines are significant, given the staging of Ramleelas, that witness mass gatherings, starts around the same time. All organisers will now have to obtain permission from District Magistrates for organising events apart from other required permissions, said Delhi Chief Secretary and DDMA's Executive Committee Chairman Vijay Dev.
A new life brings much happiness, but it also comes with a lot of responsibilities. As soon as parents get in the know, the preparations begin, but soon after they realise that nothing is enough. If you are expecting a baby soon and so not understand where to start, read the following tips to help you help yourself. Heena Jain, Design Consultant from WoodenStreets, shares some fantastic ideas to change up you interiors.
As they say "Having a bad day? Fix it with coffee!" There is hardly anything that cannot be solved after enjoying a hot cup of coffee on a chilly morning. October 1 is celebrated as International Coffee Day to promote coffee as a beverage. The social media today is flooded with HD images and wishes with people expressing their love for coffee and sharing happiness all around. Drinking coffee also has many health benefits other than lighting up the mood. Here are a few funny quotes, messages and wishes that you should send to your friends to celebrate International Coffee Day 2020.
World Ozone Day 2020 or International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2020 is celebrated every year on 16 September, This year, we are celebrating 35 years of the Vienna Convention and 35 years of global ozone layer protection. The day is observed to spread awareness about ways that are effective in protecting the ozone layer. The theme this year is 'Ozone for Life' which reminds us that not only ozone is important for life on Earth, but also acts as a reminder that we need to protect the ozone layer for our future generations as well.
Today i.e. on 15 September, Engineers Day is celebrated in the country. It is celebrated in memory of the country's greatest engineer M. Visvesvaraya. He was a civil engineer and awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1955 for his outstanding work for the country. M. Visvesvaraya was the chief engineer for the construction of the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam on the Kavery River in Mysore, which at that time was built as the largest reservoir in Asia. He was also the Chief Engineer of the flood protection system in Hyderabad and was instrumental in developing a system to protect the Visakhapatnam port from sea erosion.
After coping with the sudden disruption caused by the lockdown, families across India are now settling down to make the best of their lockdown situation. In the initial few weeks of the lockdown in April, there was anxiety-led buying as users scrambled to stock home necessities and personal protection supplies.
The big day is here! Today is the day when the devotees will witness the 'bhoomi pujan' at the Ram mandir in Ayodhya. Patna's Mahavir Mandir Trust will distribute over 1.25 lakh 'Raghupati Laddoos' on the occasion of 'bhoomi pujan' of the Ram temple today. Out of over 1.25 lakh laddoos, 51,000 laddoos will be handed over to Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on the occasion of foundation laying ceremony of the temple. Speaking to ANI, Mahavir Mandir trustee Acharya Kishore Kunal said: "On the occasion of 'bhoomi pujan' in Ayodhya, 1,25,000 laddoos will be distributed under the name of 'Raghupati Laddoo'. 51,000 laddoos will be handed over to Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust."
Happy Friendship Day 2020! Celebrated on the first Sunday of August, the days holds a special significance because it is a celebration of friendship. A friend is a person who knows each and everything about you. Whether or not your family knows about your whereabouts the rule of friendship says that your friend is the first person to know everything. They are our biggest support system with whom we can discuss anything be it your relationships, your new-found crush, your workplace problems, family discussions, shopping, and whatnot. It won't be wrong to say that friends are your next family and blessing in disguise. Friendship day is the perfect occasion to express our gratitude towards them. In the times when the world is fighting with the coronavirus pandemic, the celebrations will definitely be in a low-key manner however you have a perfect option of sharing your feelings through the medium of social media. Here are some ideas, some friendship quotes, some images and pictures that would help you plan for your day before the big day! May your friendship live long and Happy Friendship Day!
International Friendship Day 2020 is celebrated on 30th July every year to celebrate the relationship we make and not born into. Friends are the most essential part of our life who act as a mother, father, sibling and the villain in various circumstances. They laugh at you when you fall but also pick you up during the most trying days. A good friend will help you during your trouble, but a best friend will be there for you always. It is important that you mark this special day of bond and commitment by letting them know how important they are to you.
No matter who and where you are, your circadian rhythm (the basic sleep-wake cycle or body clock) is the internal process that determines your physical, mental and behavioral changes throughout the day and night. Sleep is a critical part of this circadian rhythm and any disruption in the sleep cycle can affect your overall health. While getting sufficient sleep every night is important, many have reported difficulty in achieving it during the pandemic. A study published in 'Current Biology' in June 2020 revealed that even though people working from home during the pandemic are likely to be getting more sleep time, their sleep quality is often poor and disrupted.
Happy Sawan Shivratri 2020: Like every year, Lord Shiva devotees are gearing up to celebrate Sawan Shivratri with their families. While the Hindu festival is celebrated with grandeur every year, the COVID19 pandemic has restricted the celebrations this time. On this day, Kawariyas or pilgrims bring back water from the River Ganges and offer the holy water on Lord Shiva’s idol or shivling. They seek blessings of Lord Shiva and celebrate the festival with full enthusiasm. Married women pray for the long life of their husbands and children, while unmarried women offer prayers for a happy life ahead. 
Who doesn't like chocolates? This rich, brown liquid stream of goodness enchants all men and women of all ages. And to celebrate this invention, 'World Chocolate Day' also known as 'International Chocolate Day' is celebrated every year on July 7. People celebrate this day by gifting this perfect mood enhancer to their family, friends, and family. But, do you know, this day is celebrated on different days in different countries. Ghana, which the second-largest producer of Cocoa celebrates it on February 14 while in the US, October 28 is marked for chocolate day. The perfect sweet dish not only makes your mood happy but also has health benefits attached to it. It was first introduced in Europe in the 1950s and the rest is history. As you celebrate World Chocolate Day, we bring a list of wishes, quotes, messages, and status that can you forward to make everyone's day special.
Happy Guru Purnima 2020: Teachers are our guiding angel. They guide us on the right path and therefore it becomes important for us to thank them for their selfless service. Guru Purnima or Guru Poornima is the day that holds special importance in the lives of Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. Celebrated on the full moon day during Ashadha month, Guru Purnima 2020 will take place on July 5 ie today. The word Guru derived its origin from the Sanskrit language where ‘Gu’ means darkness and ‘Ru’ means the removal of darkness. This day marks the birth ceremony of Ved Vyasa, who wrote the holy book Mahabharata. The festival is also celebrated to remember Lord Buddha, who gave his first sermon on this day to Saptarishis (seven sages) at Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh. Not just in India, Guru Purnima is also celebrated in Nepal where students thank their teachers by offering flowers, sweets and hats made out of indigenous fibre. 
Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal to not hold Ganpati Mahotsav amid COVID19 pandemic. It will be the first time in 86 years that the Mahotsav will not take place. The temple was established in 1934. Mumbai's Lalbaughcha Raja Ganeshotsav is famous for its grandeur and festivities especially during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Many Bollywood celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan and family, Ekta Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Shilpa Shetty among others visit the Temple and seek blessing from Lord Ganesha. Even business tycoon Mukesh Ambani's family regularly visits the temple Due to coronavirus pandemic, the festivities will not take place this year.
National Doctor's Day 2020: Every year on July 1, the country celebrates National Doctor's Day which is celebrated in order to express our gratitude to the medical staff for their dedicated service. However, in the year 2020, the day holds a special significance considering the fact how our doctors and physicians are working day and night during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fighting the risk of infection by wearing PPE kits and serving the patients is what our doctors have been doing from the past few months and therefore it becomes important for all of us to thank them for their selfless service. The National Doctor's Day was first celebrated in the year 1991 and ever since people have been saluting the real-life superheroes for their service and dedication towards humanity. Know everything about the important day here: