Perils of Ocean Acidification By Dr Arvind kUmar The findings of a recemtly published research, undertaken by a group of researchers from the United States and four other countries, reinforce warnings ...

Ramnavami Ramnavami is dedicated to the memory of Lord Rama. It occurs on the ninth day (navami). The festival commemorates the birth of Rama who is remembered for his preperous and righteous reign. R ...

Prevention of Blindness By Dr Arvind Kumar 1st April inaugurates the commencemnt of the prevention of blindness week to be observed from 1 to 7 April by the National Society for the Prevention of Blin ...

Earth Hour is a worldwide event that is organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and is held on the last Saturday of March annually, encouraging households and businesses to turn off their no ...

Despite rapid technological progress and economic growth, close to 900 million people the world over do not use drinking water from improved sources and over 2.6 billion lack access to decent sanitati ...

Rajasthan Diwas was celebrated on 30 March marking the unification of the erstwhile princely states in the region into the State of Rajasthan. Fifty-six years ago, on 30th March 1949, took place the g ...

World Tuberculosis Day By Dr Arvind Kumar World Tuberculosis Day (also called World TB Day) is commenced on 24 March every year. This day is structured to build community awareness about tuberculosis. ...

World Meteorological Day 2012 By Dr Arvind Kumar The World Meteorological Day is annually held on or around 23 March to commemorate the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization, which wa ...

World Consumers Rights Day Dr Arvind Kumar World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD), observed on 15 March every year, is an annual occasion for celebration and solidarity within the international consumer mov ...

Bane of Avarice By Dr Arvind Kumar The growing nexus between local politicians and mining mafias is claiming a heavy human toll. The recent deaths in quick succession at the hands of illegal miners - ...