The day of love is here! The images associated with February 14 evoke an abundance of pink and red, the colours associated with passionate love. People mark their relationships or express their feelings for someone they care about on this day. However, where did Valentine's Day come from and why is it observed?
Every year, Indian Newspaper Day is observed to honour the founding of the country's first newspaper. The first printed newspaper in India and Asia was the English weekly "Hicky's Bengal Gazette." On January 29, 1780, an Irishman founded it. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness of newspapers and motivate readers to pick one up and read it every day.
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi made a momentous announcement in 2021 designating January 16 as National Startup Day, which marked a turning point in India's acknowledgement and celebration of its thriving startup ecosystem. Since then, a number of programmes and occasions have transpired, demonstrating the government's dedication to promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in the nation.
Read MoreTo honour the valiant soldiers and the Indian Army, it is observed on January 15. To share on Army Day, find the best wishes, quotes, images, messages, slogans, poems, and WhatsApp statuses. And express gratitude to Indian soldiers for their national service.
Read MoreEvery year on October 27, the Indian Army's largest fighting arm is recognised for its contributions with the annual Infantry Day celebration. The nation honours the courageous individuals who gave their lives to defend India on this day. The day is notable because, on October 27, 1947, the Indian Army's first troops arrived at Srinagar airport, driving the invaders who were supported by Pakistan.
Read MoreYoung people should be honoured because they are humanity's future! The youth of today are recognised and celebrated on many days throughout the year, including National Youth Day, in many parts of the world.
Read MoreThe 12th of January is National Youth Day, or Vivekananda Jayanti, honouring the Hindu monk Swami Vivekananda's birthday. This day was designated as National Youth Day by the Indian government in 1984, and it has been observed as such annually in India since 1985.
Read MoreEvery year on December 25th, the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Good Governance Day is observed in India. In 2014, Good Governance Day was instituted as a way to raise awareness of government accountability among Indians and pay tribute to Prime Minister Vajpayee.
Read MoreDecember 23rd is National Farmer's Day, also known as Kisan Diwas, observed nationwide each year. It honours Chaudhary Charan Singh, the fifth Prime Minister of India, on his birthday.
Read MoreNational Mathematics Day is observed annually on December 22, the birthdate of India's greatest mathematician, Sir Srinivasa Ramanujan. The Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, decided to celebrate his birthday as National Mathematics Day in order to honour him and his contributions to this field.
Read MoreIndia recognises Swarnim Vijay Varsh, also known as Vijay Diwas, as the victory in the Indo-Pak War. India honours the Indian soldiers who won the historic battle that resulted in Bangladesh's creation on this day as part of national celebrations. The 51st anniversary of India's victory over Pakistan in 1971 falls this year.
Read MoreHuman Rights Day honours the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and is a significant international holiday. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is remembered and brought to people's attention on December 10 of each year by the United Nations General Assembly.
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