International Tiger Day is celebrated every year on July 29th as a way to raise awareness about this magnificent but endangered big cat. The day was founded in 2010, when the 13 tiger range countries came together to create Tx2 – the global goal to double the number of wild tigers by the year 2022. The tiger is the largest …

World Embryologist Day is observed on 25 July. The day celebrates the scientists in reproductive medicine. Let us read more about the day. World Embryologist Day: 25 July On this day world’s first IVF baby was born. Embryologists play an important role in an IVF clinic. They help in making babies happen or we can say that creating life in …

National Thermal Engineer Day is observed on 24 July to raises awareness about thermal engineers and their contribution to the electronics and engineering industry. Let us read more about the day. National Thermal Engineer Day: 24 July The main objective behind celebrating the day is the commitment and dedication that the thermal engineers show. National Thermal Engineer Day is celebrated …

Hamare Baarah – starring Annu Kapoor, Ashwini Kalsekar and Manoj Joshi – A high-pitched social drama blunted by loud theatrics – comedy-drama directed by Kamal Chandran Movie Name: Hamare Baarah Directed by: Kamal Chandra Starring: Ashwini Kalsekar, Manoj Joshi, Annu Kapoor Genre: Drama, Family Running Time: 148 Minutes Release Date: 07 June, 2024 Rating: Production Companies: Radhika Films, Newtech Media …

Palitana is a city in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India. It is located 50 km southwest of Bhavnagar city and is a major pilgrimage centre for Jains. It is first of the two vegetarian cities in the world. Palitana is associated with Śvetāmbaras legends and history. Ādinātha, the first of the Jain tirthankaras, is said to have meditated on the Shatrunjaya …

Guru Har Rai passed away on October 6, 1661. Guru Har Krishan consoled the disciples. He asked them not to give way to despair but abide by the will of the Almighty. All should sing God’s praises and not weep or lament. As days went by, the disciples began pouring in from far and near. They were delighted to have …

Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, begins with mourning processions all over the world. Muslims of Shia sect, in black attire, participate in the gatherings in which the sacrifices of Hussein and his companions are commemorated. Muharram: Islamic Month of Mourning, Sacrifices Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, was martyred in 680 AD by a group of 72 …

Muharram: What is the tragedy at Karbala? In the month of Muharram many centuries ago, (approximately October 20th 680 A.D.), an event took place in Iraq (Asia) at a place known as Karbala on the bank of the river Euphrates. Muharram: What is the tragedy at Karbala? A large army, which had been mobilized by the Umayyad regime, besieged a group …

What are Islamic mourning rites and rituals (Muharram)? On Ashura, the Muslims take out processions carrying colorfully decorated tazias (bamboo and paper replicas of the martyr’s tomb) embellished with gilt and mica. Colorful replicas of Hazrat Imam Hussain’s tomb at Karbala are also carried in procession and buried at an imitation Karbala. The mourners walk barefoot to the beat of …

Dakshinayana Sankranti: Legends have it that Gods go to sleep during the Dakshinayana period. As the sun enters Karka rashi during Dakshinayana, therefore it is popularly also known by the name of Karkataka Sankranti. Dakshinayana generally lasts for six months starting June 21st and lasts till the month of January. It ends during Makar Sankranti when the Uttarayana phase begins. …