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Moon has always fascinated humankind. Mothers are inspired to sing a lullaby when feeding their child, for the aspiring lover to remind the sweetheart’s beauty or just because of the sheer beauty of it. The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite. Numerous space missions have been undertaken as part of human exploration of the Moon. While the US  focused on…

Be Proud of Your Mouth Oral health influences overall health and well-being. It is crucial to maintain good oral hygiene to prevent dental problems. An estimate puts that 90% of the world’s population suffer from oral diseases in their lifetime. Ironically many are avoidable. For many, dental care involves tooth extraction when the pain becomes…

Diaspora: Reliable Partners for India’s Progress in Amrit Kaal The inquisitive nature of human beings led them to explore. The history of immigration dates centuries. It is often in search of resources to enhance the quality of life and lead safe and secure lives. While exploring the world, some found the places they explored to…

An epidemic is the rapid spread of disease to many people in a given population within a short period. Globalisation has accelerated the rate of disease transmission. COVID-19 brought awareness about the impact and possibilities of what a pandemic can cause. The observance of “International Day of Epidemic Preparedness” started in 2020, recognising the world’s consequences due…

Evolution of Mathematics and Growth of Humanity Mathematics is the cradle of all creation. As one learns to speak and write, so is addition and subtraction. Interestingly Mathematics is the common language of the planet, whichever way one writes. India had a rich tradition of mathematical brilliance. Ramanujan was undoubtedly among the world’s greatest mathematicians…

Help Children to Recover from Interruption and Learning Losses Experienced through the Pandemic Suffering in one form or other has been and will be part of several lives. While the world must handle several natural disasters and the aftermath of the destruction they caused, it must also handle several conflicts and wars. Whether war or…

Solidarity through Volunteering Humans intuitively tend to help and get involved when faced with a situation or see people facing a problem. It is prevalent for us to see many coming forward (volunteering) to contribute when a natural disaster strikes. Volunteering is an effort of an individual or a group who offers their time and…

Literacy for Human-centred Recovery: Narrowing the Digital Divide World Computer Literacy Day is observed every year on 2 December. It is to celebrate the role played by computers in society and their importance in today’s world, launched by NIIT to mark its 20th anniversary in 2001. It is about teaching information technology and a celebration…

A Medium with a Large Reach Television (TV) is a medium for transmitting moving images and sound. Taking into the cognition of television’s impact on bringing people’s attention that moulds decision-making,  the UN General Assembly proclaimed 21 November as World Television Day. Wikipedia traces the origin of the word television from the Ancient Greek tele ‘far’ and Latin visio ‘sight’. Television was invented in 1924…

A World of Infinite Possibilities On November 15, 2022, the world will be 8 billion people. It is remarkable because we were under 1 billion until around 1800. The UN has marked November 15, 2022, as “The Day of Eight Billion”. The growth was made possible due to increased life expectancy, enhanced health care, nutrition and personal…

Changing Course, Transforming Education Nations and societies must provide opportunities for the citizens to learn and get educated to realise their dream. There is a need for improving the educational system must be improved and made more contemporary. It is a fundamental right for citizens to have free and compulsory education for all children. The…

Humanity has only one planet, and it is threatened. With each passing year, the urgency of tackling environmental issues becomes clearer. There is an immediate need to rethink finding sustainable ways to find solutions. Biosphere reserves have shown that it is possible to live in this world while establishing a sustainable and harmonious relationship with…

Nuclear Disarmament, Climate Change and the UN Summit of the Future Disarmament requires reducing, limiting, or abolishing weapons. The purpose of Disarmament is to get rid of all weapons and arms of all kinds. The world needs cooperation and trust to succeed in this mission. The UN Disarmament Week is observed to raise awareness and…

International Sloth Day, observed on 20th October every year, is an opportunity to learn more about Sloth, a fantastic animal and being observed since 2010. The observation focuses on taking steps to avoid them going entirely extinct, as several species of Sloth have already. It is estimated that the number of Sloths living in the…

Rural Women Cultivating Good Food for All Ironically, achieving gender equality and empowering women continues to be a global struggle. Things get further complicated when it comes to rural women. October 15 is the International Day of Rural Women is a UN observation. It is an occasion for recognising and honouring rural women’s resilience and…

Touch the Sky with Glory Every year, India celebrates Air Force Day on October 8. It is a celebration of one of the vital armed forces in the country. The IAF (Bharatiya Vayu Sena) was founded in the year 1932. It is the 90th year of the celebration this year. An occasion to pay tribute…

Use Heart for Every Heart The heart is the only organ you can hear and feel. Whether you think about it or not, it works round the clock, transporting blood and oxygen to all organs. The heart is the most significant and vital muscle in the body. Its functioning is a sign of life. Both…

Keep the Five Alive Rhinoceros are large mammals belonging to the Rhinocerotidae family, with the adults weighing over one thousand kilograms. Rhinoceros (has the origin of the Greek word which means nose-horned). These are magnificent creatures of the planet earth; they roam the grassland and open savannahs of Africa and Asia. Often referred to as…

Bamboo for Green Life and Sustainable Development Starting from 2009, World Bamboo Day has been observed on September 18 every year. It aims at raising awareness about Bamboo and the importance of its sustainable cultivation and use. Bamboo is evergreen perennial flowering. It is a variety of grass, even though some types look like trees. Bamboo…

Medication without Harm The survival and well-being of human beings depend on keeping the body healthy and mind uncluttered. In the name of making progress, the importance of nurturing the body and mind is not getting due importance. Diseases take a different form to attack the body and weaken it, often making it difficult to…

Montreal Protocol@35: Global cooperation protecting life on Earth Sun is the saviour of life on planet earth. If all the sunlight with its intensity falls on the surface of Earth, it would be difficult for the life systems to cope. Ozone comes to the rescue here and protects from harmful ultraviolet rays from the Sun.…

Creating hope Through Action The world has seen great minds. Brilliance in understanding far-off galaxies, landing on the moon, trying to travel to mars and make it habitable, what not! Despite all our abilities, why are we failing to understand ourselves? Outside noise dictates one life. The spread of social media is making things further…

Focusing on Osteoarthritis World Physiotherapy Day is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the contributions of the physiotherapy (some prefer to refer to as physical therapy)  community and acknowledge their contributions to alleviating the pain of many. The discipline of Physiotherapy deals with the healing, prevention, and treatment of challenged and disabled people. Physiotherapy is a…

Charity contributes to the creation of inclusive and resilient societies. UN Sustainable Development Goals focus on eradicating poverty in all forms and dimensions. Realising the goals has the potential to transform our lives and contribute to the betterment of the world. The International Day of Charity is a UN observation day on September 5 and was…

Promote balanced business growth The National Small Industry Day is observed Every year on August 30. A Small Scale Industry Convention for Entrepreneurs was held in New Delhi on August 30, 2001, and a comprehensive policy package for SMEs was launched. The meeting day was chosen to be observed as National Small Industry Day. India’s…

Every year, India celebrates National Sports Day on August 29 and has been observing since 2012. The day was chosen to honour the hockey hero Major Dhyan Chand whose birth anniversary falls on this day. The celebration is an opportunity to create awareness about the importance of sporting activities in everyday life and focus on…

Hard Won…Not Done Ensuring the right to vote is paramount to sustaining democracy in any country. In the past, several countries denied this right, especially to women. Observation of Women’s Equality Day recognises the continuous struggle for women’s participation and equality in all spheres of life. It is observed every year on August 26. The…

Stories of Courage: Resistance to Slavery and Unity against Racism Wikipedia traces back to the slave trade being transatlantic and established in the mid-17 century and referred to as the Triangular trade. The uprising against the slave trade started on 23 August 1791 in the then Saint Domingue (the Republic of Haiti), which played a…

Say no to tobacco farming World No Tobacco Day is observed on May 31 every year. The origin of Tobacco is traced back to the US, from where it was introduced to Europe and became popular and a major commercial crop. Any form of consuming Tobacco impact health and wellbeing. Tobacco is the second major…

Heritage and Climate Heritage is what is built in the past by the ancestors and left behind for us to remember. Let us recognise and celebrate what we have inherited. Cultural Heritage and diversity are prized ornaments of humanity. Heritage is the reflection of the identity of people and societies. It is a priceless possession…

Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow ToonLogs by ReeSai Yatra naryastu pujyante ramante tatra Devata,yatraitaastu na pujyante sarvaastatrafalaah kriyaah! Where Women are honoured, divinity blossoms there, and wherever women are dishonoured,all action, no matter how noble it may be, remains unfruitful. Indian scriptures depict women’s power, importance, and reverence bestowed on them, but you…

Living without seeing, the challenge of being what you are ToonLogs by AnuReeSai The World Blind Union joins the rest of the world in observing “World Braille Day” on January 4, 2021, the fourth year since the UN officially designated it as a day observance. It is to raise awareness of the importance of Braille…

ToonLogs by AnuSai There are many in the world dying for a piece of bread, but there are many more dying for a little love. Mother Teresa World Day of War Orphans is observed on January 6th every year. It aims at spreading awareness aiding in addressing the problems faced by orphans resulting from wars…

The Role of Evidence in an Infodemic World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day is observed on 20 October each year. The observation aims at raising awareness of the need for better evidence-based healthcare policy, practice, and decision making to improve outcomes. It is a campaign to reflect and share experiences of using evidence to generate impact in…

Engineering for A Healthy Planet ToonLogs by ReeSai Scientists study the world as it is; engineers create the world that has never been. Theodore von Kármán Engineering has always had an essential role in development. Cambridge Dictionary describes Engineering as “the use of scientific principles to design and build machines, structures, and other items, including bridges, tunnels, roads,…

Our Solutions are in Nature ToonLogs by ReSai A thick frog sneaks slowly out of the muddy water that crosses over the delta,with a slow belly crawl; a crocodile comes out to bask in the sun.Oh! Look at the Ibis flying in to roost in the trees that grow in the dark, brackish water.The sun…

Move Together to End Parkinson’s Disease ToonLogs by ReSai Well, if you are here and can read our greetings, feel and resonate, consider yourself lucky, there are  millions across the world who cannot.  In 2014, the Public Awareness and Advocacy Committee of World Federation of Neurology proposed 22 July (the foundation day of the federation) to…

ToonLogs by ReSai World Snake Day is celebrated by wildlife enthusiasts to increase the awareness about the different species of snake and conservation of a sometimes dangerous but mostly misrepresented reptile. Due to their prehistoric lineage, snakes give a glimpse to prehistoric times. Snakes are highly effective predators and play a vital role in maintaining…

ToonLogs by ReKaSai “Music is the literature of the heart; it commences where speech ends” Alphonse de Lamartine Life is a journey. Bharata Muni describes the emotions humans go through in “Navarasa”. All humans go through the feelings but in varied proportions. Success-Failure, happiness-sorrow, Victory-loss, all are there and many times cyclic, as if a…