—File photo In India, a Sikh judge ordered a Muslim accused to pray for 21 days. According to Indian media, the accused was found guilty of beating and quarreling in Malegaon, Maharashtra, on which the Sikh judge ordered the accused to pray 5 times a day for 21 days as a punishment. According to reports,…
“One million species teeter on the brink of extinction, due to habitat destruction, fossil fuel pollution and the worsening climate crisis. We must end this war on nature,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned in his message for the Day. The scores of species of fauna and flora under threat from human activities include some that…
Saudi citizens car rally, children hold national flags, file photo, courtesy of Arabian Business Saudi Arabia announced March 11 as National Flag Day. According to the Saudi Press Agency, this decision has been made after the order of King Salman. On March 11, 1937, the date in the Islamic calendar was 27 Dhul Hijj 1355…
Seagrasses are marine flowering plants that are found in shallow waters from the tropics to the Arctic Circle, covering over 300,000 square kilometres of the ocean floor. Although not as colourful as coral reefs, or mysterious as mangrove forests, they provide a wealth of benefits to humans and marine life. ‘Blue forest’ benefits Seagrass meadows…
World NGO Day is being celebrated across the world today. Internationally, the day was started on 27 February 2014 in Finland to recognize and honor all non-governmental and non-profit organizations and the people behind them who work throughout the year. Contribute to the betterment of the society. According to the World NGO Day website, there…
Photo courtesy of Facebook A bride and groom in America got stuck in an elevator on the day of their wedding reception. According to foreign media, the reception ceremony of newlyweds Victoria and Pano from Northern California was held on the 16th floor of the hotel. According to reports, as Victoria and Panu boarded the…
Commemorating the world’s languages – all 6,700 of them – since 1999, the Day aims at celebrating ways of showcasing the world’s linguistic tapestry, committing to the preservation of the diversity of languages as a common heritage, and working for quality education – in mother tongues – for all, said Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of the…
“We must develop fairer, more balanced policies that generate the political buy-in to drive change,” Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said in a video message. “What is also needed is a deeper social dialogue with actors across the real economy.” The day’s theme focuses on strengthening global solidarity and re-building trust in government by overcoming barriers…
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World Radio Day, observed annually on 13 February, celebrates the power of the medium. The theme this year is ‘Radio and Peace’, highlighting its role in conflict prevention and peacebuilding. “Since it was developed about a century ago, radio has proven to be an exceptional means of communication, debate and exchange – indeed, it is…
