National Small Industries Day 2020: History, Importance, and Quotes

National Small Industries Day 2020

National Small Industry is observed on August 30 every year which provided a substantial measure of support to small businesses in developing countries like India. The day is celebrated to commemorate the effort taken to provide balanced burgeons to existing small, medium, and large scale enterprises to support and elevate small industries. It looks to provide help to set up new businesses to elevate the state's financial wellbeing. The business is exclusive by small companies with slandered resource power. Small scale ventures contribute to local employment opportunities and also raise mechanical profitability and fares, which remarkably affect the Indian economy.

Small scale industries are privately owned by small corporations or manufacturers with limited resources and manpower. Small scale industries are those industries in which the manufacturing, production and rendering of services are done on a small or micro scale. These industries make a one-time investment in machinery, plants, and industries, but it does not exceed Rs 1 Crore.

Small Scale Industries in India

Small scale industries are labor demanding yet require little capital. Small scale industries can be either manufacturing industries or service providers. Small scale industries comprise of small enterprises that manufacture goods or provide services with the help of smaller machines and a few workers and employees.

There are lots of major small scale industries in India. A few of them are listed below.

✔ Agarbatti making
✔ Detergent powder making
✔ Spices making
✔ Paper Products & Printing
✔ Sugar candy manufacturing
✔ Rice mill
✔ Potato chips making
✔ Rubber & Plastic Products
✔ Toys making
✔ Liquid soap making
✔ Honey processing
✔ Slippers making
✔ Chocolate making

How To Celebrate National Small Industries Day?

1. Innovative product designs are displayed in exhibitions.
2. Educative lectures and awareness camps are organized all over the country.
3. National small industry day as a part of Our India- Our pride event Himalai wants to create awareness about the importance of small scale.
4. Planning to start a small business.
5. Use the hashtag #NationalSmallIndustryDay to post on social media.

 

Small Industries Day Quotes

"A big business starts small." - Richard Branson

"Can't imagine a person becoming a success who doesn't give this game of life everything he's got." - Walter Cronkite

"A small business is an amazing way to serve and leave an impact on the world you live in." - Nicole Snow

"I'm convinced that about half of what separates the successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance." - Steve Jobs

"Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it." - Dwight D. Eisenhower

"I make a conscious effort to keep things in perspective when I get burned out. It is easy to get stuck in the daily grind, but if you think about all the distance you have covered, and what lies ahead, it is much easier to feel motivated and optimistic." - Alex Litoff, Event Farm

"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." - Robert Collier

"Find a great mentor, someone who has already been through the many challenges of being an entrepreneur." - Jodi Levine

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle

National Sports Day 2020: History, significance, & How To Celebrate

National Sports Day

National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. He was born on 29 August 1905 in the Prayagraj formerly Allahabad. Major Dhyan Chand was the captain of the Gold medal-winning Indian hockey team at the Berlin Olympics in 1936. National Sports Day also stresses the need to stay fit and healthy. The main objective of National Sports Day is to spread awareness of the importance of sports and daily activities in our life.

History of National Sports Day

National Sports Day is observed on 29 August every year to commemorate the birthday of Indian hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
He joined the army at an early age and learned the game of hockey from his coach Pankaj Gupta. He quickly picked up the technique of ball dribbling which led him to became the captain of the Indian Hockey team. Due to his extraordinary skills, he was named as 'Chand'.

Major Dhyanchand has won three-time Olympic gold medals for Indian Hockey Team. Also, he has won Padma Bhushan award the only hockey player who won this award. His lifetime awards and achievements in sports are considered as the highest point in the history of Indian sports.

How To Celebrate National Sports Day?

The National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August, on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. He is a legendary figure in Indian and world hockey. This day is celebrated by organizing friendly matches between different Indian hockey teams at the Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi which was constructed in the respect and honor of Major Dhyan Chand. A lot of schools throughout the country celebrate this day as their Annual Sports Day and young people are also encouraged and spread awareness of the possibilities in sports and what all advancement the country has obtained in sports.

National Dog Day 2020: History, Celebration & Importance of Dogs in Our Lives

National Dog Day is celebrated on August 26th. This is a day for people to recognize the importance of dogs and how they impact their lives on a daily basis. Celebrating National Dog Day can be as easy as giving your four-legged friend a big hug and kiss.

History Of National Dog Day

Colleen Paige founded National Dog Day in 2004. Collen is an Animal Advocate and a Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert. The day marks the date she adopted her first family dog, Sheltie.

The Importance of Dogs in Our Lives

1. Dogs can decrease levels of human loneliness and can help reduce stress levels in human beings. If you will play with your dog, exercise, walk, and running It may reduce your mental stress. Having a dog improves your physical wellbeing and encourages a healthy fitness routine.

2. People recover faster from illnesses and even have higher survival rates after a heart attack if they have a dog.

3. The people who are the owners of dogs have lower blood pressure which is due to an increase in the amount of exercise they do on a regular basis.

4. Dogs provide a sense of security for us. A well-trained dog can provide a high degree of security, while even a small house dog can offer a sense of protection by alerting us to approaching strangers or unusual circumstances in the home.

 



 

How To Celebrate National Dog Day?

1. Celebrating National Dog Day can be as easy as giving your four-legged friend a big hug, kiss, and snuggles. Dogs help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression — so Dog love is good for your health too!

2. Host a Dog Party with your dog’s favorite friends. It could be a big playdate at your local dog beach or a party at your local dog park.

3. Adopt a dog from your local shelter.

4. Make your dog a tasty special treat.

5. Send a dog-related gift to your friend or family member.
6. Spend the day taking photos of your dog and use the hashtag #nationaldogday to post on social media.

Women’s Equality Day 2020: History, Significance, Quotes and How To Celebrate

Women's Equality Day is celebrated on 26 August every year. Women’s Equality Day is celebrated in the United States to mark the 19th Amendment ratified in 1920, ensuring voting rights for everyone regardless of gender. The amendment granted women the right to vote for the first time and as a result of the women's suffrage movement in the country.

History of Women's Equality Day

Bella Abzug (D-NY), in 1971 and passed in 1973, the U.S. Congress designated August 26 as Women's Equality Day. The date was selected to commemorate the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote.

On the 96th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, when women won the right to vote, Congresswomen Nancy Pelosi, Anna Eshoo, Barbara Lee, and Jackie Speier joined Bay Area community leaders at UCSF to reflect on the strides our nation has made towards women’s equality and rededicate ourselves to the important work left to be done. The right to vote guards all other rights – the right to choose, the right to life-saving research, and the right to contraception and health care.

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Women's Equality Day Celebration Ideas

1. Register to vote and register others to vote!
2. Learn about women leaders of the past and present.
3. Visit one of the museum exhibitions that is totally dedicated to this subject.
4. Use #WomensEqualityDay to post on social media.

Women’s Equality Day Color

The color 'purple' is internationally recognized to symbolize women. Purple stands for 'justice' and 'dignity'. According to the International Women's Day website, the combination of purple, green, and white symbolizes women's equality. Wearing a Purple Ribbons/Wristbands on this day to educate, uplift, and inspire others!

Women’s Equality Day Quotes

"The future depends entirely on what each of us does every day; a movement is only people moving." — Gloria Steinem

"You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it." — Margaret Thatcher

"We're all under the same sky and walk the same earth; we're alive together during the same moment." — Maxine Hong Kingston

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." — Eleanor Roosevelt

"I do not wish women to have power over men, but over themselves." — Mary Shelley

"I knew then and I know now when it comes to justice, there is no easy way to get it." — Claudette Colvin

"It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences." — Audre Lorde

"In the future, there will be no female leaders. There will just be leaders." — Sheryl Sandberg

"When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful." — Malala Yousafzai

International Day of Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition

World Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is commemorated on 23 August each year. This International Day is intended to inscribe the tragedy of the slave trade in the memory of all peoples. The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition was first celebrated in a number of countries, in particular in Haiti on August 23, 1998 and Senegal on August 23, 1999. A number of cultural events and debates were organized on this day.

In 1997, UNESCO established 23 August as International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition to pay tribute to all those who fought for freedom and to continue teaching about their story and their values. The success of this rebellion, led by the slaves themselves, is a deep source of inspiration today for the fight against all forms of servitude, racism, prejudice, racial discrimination and social injustice that are a legacy of slavery.

 

International Day For The Remembrance Of The Slave Trade And Its Abolition 2020 Theme

“Confronting Slavery's Legacy of Racism Together” One devastating legacy of the transatlantic slave trade was racism. Historically, it was used to justify the enslavement of Africans.

International Day For The Remembrance Of The Slave Trade And Its Abolition 2019 Theme

"Remember Slavery: The Power of the Arts for Justice" Since the time of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, the arts have been used to confront slavery, empower enslaved communities, and honor those who made freedom possible.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2020 Date, Time & Significance

Bakratunda Mohakaya Suriyakoti Samaprava
Nirbighna Kuru Me Deva Sarbakariyeshu Sarbada

Ganesh Chaturthi / Ganesh Puja is one of the Hindu festival celebrated in honor of the Lord Ganesha. The festival, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi. This year Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on 22 August. Vighnaharta is also the name of Lord Ganesha. He is also called Ganapati, Vinayaka. It is believed that Lord Ganesha is worshiped before performing any auspicious work. Ganesh Chaturthi is a 10 days celebration, which begins from Ganesh Chaturthi and finishes on Ananth Chaturdashi. As per Hindu Mythology, it is one of the essential celebration. Lord Ganesh is known by 108 different names and is the Lord of arts and sciences and the deva of wisdom.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2020 Tithi

Ganesha Chaturthi puja will be observed on Saturday, August 22, 2020. Ganesha Puja Muhurat 2020 begins at 11 am on August 21 to August 22 at 7:57 pm

Significance Of Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh can also be known by the names Ganapati, Heramba, Ekadanta, Vinayaka, and Pillaiyar. Ganesh Chaturthi or Ganesh Puja is one of the widely celebrated Hindu festivals in India. The blessings of this God are invoked at religious ceremonies since he is the one who can all difficulties to success, especially when people are starting a new business or an enterprise. Lord Vinayaka is known as the fortune giver and one who can assist to avoid natural calamities. He is also the patron god of traveling. Vinayaka is portrayed with an elephant’s head on a human body. According to Hindu customs, Lord Ganesh is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration in India

In India, Ganesh Chaturthi is primarily celebrated at home and local youth groups or neighborhood associations in several states of India. The festival of Ganesh is celebrated for ten days. It is a public occasion. Modak, Til and Jaggery Laddu, Besan Laddu, and Motichoor Laddu are some of the popular dishes made during Ganesh Chaturthi puja celebration. On this day, clay idols of Vinayaka are installed in homes.

World Senior Citizens Day 2020: Importance, History, Theme & Quotes

World Senior Citizens Day 2020

World Senior Citizen's Day is celebrated on 21 August each year to increase awareness of the issues that affect senior citizens. This is a day to recognize the contribution and remind seniors that they are an important part of their country. The day is known to increase awareness of the factors and issues that affect senior citizens, such as age deterioration and the study of problems that affect their lives, elder abuse. People usually celebrate the day by spending time with their grandparents, visiting old age homes and N.G.O's and cooking or baking them. Some kids also give greeting cards to their elderly on this day and express their love in words.

History Of World Senior Citizen's Day

The World Senior Citizen's Day dates were originated in the year 1988. It was officially founded by the former President of the United States of America, Ronald Reagan. He had signed on August 19, 1988, the promulgation of 5847, which appeared on 21 August as National Day of the Third Age.

How to celebrate World Senior Citizen's Day?

World Senior Citizens' Day is an important day to help the government of its commitment to work towards goals, to support seniors and, in addition to other things, to end hunger and poverty for the senior citizens and people of all ages. On this World Senior Citizen's Day, you can spend time with the senior citizens whom you know. Meet the Senior citizens and let them know they are appreciated and loved.

Things to do on Senior Citizens Day to Engage Your Family:

1. Take your loved one to their favorite place, restaurant, or to do an activity they usually love.
2. Conduct events in your area or virtually to expose the problems the adults are facing in society.
3. Enjoy movies, TV shows, or music with your grandparents.
4. Use #SeniorCitizensDay on social media to create awareness about World Senior Citizen's Day.

World Senior Citizen Day 2020 Theme

World Senior Citizen's Day 2020 aims to create awareness about elder abuse or hurt. The World Senior Citizen's Day is to recognize and acknowledge the contributions of older people to society.

World Senior Citizens Day Dates

 

Year	Date	Day
2020	August 21	Friday
2021	August 21	Saturday
2022	August 21	Sunday
2023	August 21	Monday

World Senior Citizen's Day  Quotes

 

"To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent - that is to triumph over old age." - Thomas Bailey Aldrich

"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." - Les Brown

"The good thing about being old is not being young." - Stephen Richards

"Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been." - Mark Twain

"To make an elderly person happy is the noblest act a young person can ever do!" - Mehmet Murat Ildan

"Those who respect the elderly pave their own road toward success." - African proverb

"Old age is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator." - Confucius

National Radio Day 2020: Importance, Celebration, and Quotes

National Radio Day is celebrated on August 20th every year. National Radio Day celebrates a great invention and communications medium. Celebrate public and community radio on National Radio Day. Whether you’re a listener, producer, or station staff, there are several ways to get involved. Celebrate the news, information, music, and stories carried across the airwaves.

Importance of Radio

Radio plays an important role in our life. It is more important for people who don’t know how to read and write. Radio broadcasts can provide real-time information and news broadcasted 24 hours a day to provide the most recent updates to people. Also, Radio acts as a means of communication and makes people alert in emergencies. Radio plays an important role during rescue operations in case of any natural disaster.

How to celebrate National Radio Day?

1. Produce a radio programme.
2. Organize and broadcast National Radio Day themed debates and discussions.
3. Share recordings of your radio show.
4. Use the hashtag #NationalRadioDay to post on social media.

National Radio Day Quotes

Radio is the theater of the mind; television is the theater of the mindless. - Steve Allen

Being a famous print journalist is like being the best-dressed woman on radio. - Robin Williams

I listen to my old records and I think, 'How did I ever get on the radio?' - Dolly Parton

A world without radio is a deaf world. A world without television is a blind world. A world without telephone is a dumb world. A world without communication is indeed a crippled world. - Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

Music was a very important part of our lives. The radio was on all day. - Ruben Blades

National Ice Cream Pie Day 2020 in United States

National Ice Cream Pie Day

National Ice Cream Pie Day is celebrated annually on August 18th. National Ice Cream Pie Day takes place in the USA. This holiday honors the pie that contains ice cream and therefore has to be stored in the freezer before serving. The event is most popular in the USA and you would find pies in the freezers of mostly any supermarket, often dealing with a special party topic.

National Lemon Meringue Pie Day on August 15th gives pie lovers and lemon lovers a chance to celebrate. Tart lemon curd and delicate meringue sing together in this deliciously bright pie. When making a lemon meringue pie, the crust is usually made with shortbread pastry. The filling for the pie is lemon curd

National Ice Cream Pie Day celebration in the United States

Many people love ice cream, and to show the adoration this frozen treat deserves, why not celebrate it on specific days throughout the year? Celebrating National Ice Cream Pie Day means to eat at least one piece of such a cake. You make some homemade ice cream pie and invite your family, friends, and neighbors for the party of the day or go out and visit a restaurant – Please enjoy these recipes that we found for you.

Mississippi mud pie

It is a chocolate-based dessert pie that is likely to have originated in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The treat contains a gooey chocolate sauce on top of a crumbly chocolate crust. The pie is usually served with ice cream.

Lemonade Ice Cream Pie

Graham cracker crusts, vanilla ice cream softened, frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed, Cool Whip, thawed

Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie

Vanilla ice cream softened, REESE'S Peanut Butter Topping, crumb crust and whipped topping

Banana Split Ice Cream Pie

Waffle cones, unsalted butter, melted bananas, chocolate ice cream, softened vanilla ice cream, softened strawberry ice cream, softened whipped cream, chopped peanut, maraschino cherry, chocolate syrup

National Ice Cream Pie Day!

Indian Akshay Urja Day 2020: History and Benefits of Renewable Energy

Akshay Urja Day In India

Akshay Urja diwas is celebrated on August 20 every year to spread awareness about the developments of renewable energy in India.
In 2004, the first Akshay Urja Diwas was organized and a commemorative stamp was released by the Prime Minister. Around 12,000 students were formed in the national capital to promote a renewable future. The day commemorates the birthday of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.

The Ministry for New & Renewable Energy Sources, Govt. of India promotes innovation to adopt renewable energy sources to produce power for the electricity grid and for several standalone applications and decentralized power production.

The energy such as Solar Energy, Wind energy, hydroelectrical power is a few examples of Akshay Urja. It is essential to develop a way to use Akshay urja or renewable energy more efficiently.

The main motive of Akshya urja Diwas is to make people aware that they have to think about the renewable energy apart from tradition energy, The energy which we are getting naturally doesn't have any side effect on environment, and by using this energy we can use the traditional energy for more in the future.

What is Renewable Energy?

The energy of the sun is the original source of most of the energy found on earth. Renewable energy is energy generated from natural resources—such as sunlight, wind, rain, and geothermal heat.

Renewable energy can never be depleted. Some examples of renewable energy sources are solar energy, wind energy, hydropower, geothermal energy, and biomass energy. Fossil fuels such as oil, coal, and natural gas on the contrary are available in finite quantities only. As we keep extracting or using them, they will run out very soon.

The Benefits of Renewable Energy

Renewable energy provides reliable power supplies and fuel diversification. Renewable energy also helps conserve the nation's natural resources. Renewable energy can play an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. That’s good for the climate as well as human beings. Renewable energy won't run out and maintenance requirements are lower. It save money also.

World Photography Day 2020: History, Theme, Celebration & Quotes

World Photography Day

World Photography Day is an annual event, a worldwide celebration of the art, craft, science, and history of photography. This year the World Photography Day falls on Wednesday, August 19th, 2020. World Photography Day is celebrated so that people around the world can communicate their feelings and express themselves through the art of photography. The whole idea behind the day is to hold discussions about photography and encourage young professionals and interested candidates to pursue photography as a passion. The significance also comprises in motivating students to treat photography as a career.

History of World Photography Day

World Photography Day originated in 1837 when Frenchman Louis Daguerre and Joseph Nicephore Niepce invented the daguerreotype, a photographic process. The French Academy of Sciences announced the operation on January 9, 1839, and the French government announced the invention as a gift to us on August 19, 1839.

The first color photograph was created by Thomas Sutton in 1861 and combined 3 monochrome images using different color filters (Red, Green, and Blue). The first official world photography day was celebrated on August 19, 2010. 270 photographers globally participated in an online photo exhibition, showing their works to people from more than 100 countries and the World Photography Day hosted its first global online gallery.

World Photography Day 2020 Theme

World Photography Day 2020 is observed on 19th August 2020 to pay homage to the beautiful form of art. World Photography Day is an unofficial holiday that celebrates the art and science of Photography.

World Photography Day 2019 Theme

The world photography day 2019 theme is dedicated to History. Do not miss your chance to share your photos that correspond to the subject of the holiday.

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How to Celebrate World Photography Day?

Since 2010, lots of events dedicated to world photography day are held globally. Their main goal and idea behind the day are to unite and motivate people to share experiences, create something new, and look for original photo themes. Here we mention the ways on how to celebrate this special World Photography Day.

1. Visit Interesting Places near your location. Just walk around your hometown with your camera and take a shoot of scenes you’ve never photographed before.
2. Start your own Photography Blog. Upload photos and make a good portfolio.
3. Start a 365 Project.
4. Join a Photo Community and share your photographs.
5. Watch a Photography Movie or Documentary

Inspirational Quotes for Photography Day 

“In photography there is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality.” — Alfred Stieglitz

“There is one component the photo needs to contain, the humanity of the moment.” — Robert Frank

“You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” - Ansel Adams

“In images, there is a truth so delicate that it turns into greater reality than reality.” — Alfred Stieglitz

“Photography is the story I fail to put into words.” — Destin Sparks

“A portrait is now not made in the digicam however on both aspects of it.” — Edward Steichen

“A good photograph is knowing where to stand.” - Ansel Adams

“The fine component about an image is that it in no way changes, even when the humans in it do.” — Andy Warhol

“Taking pics is like tiptoeing into the kitchen late at night time and stealing Oreo cookies.” — Diane Arbus

“Photograph: a picture painted by the sun without instruction in art.” — Ambrose Bierce

“The photo that you took with your digital camera is the creativeness you desire to create with reality.” — Scott Lorenzo

World Humanitarian Day 2020: Date,Theme & Ways to Celebrate

World Humanitarian Day is held on 19 August to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world. Last year, the Day focused on female humanitarians, sharing the stories of 24 women who had affected change in cities and towns and villages across the globe.

How To Celebrate World Humanitarian Day?

The World commemorates humanitarian workers killed and injured in the course of their work, and we honor all aid and health workers who continue, despite the odds, to provide life-saving support and protection to people most in need. Around 168 million people will need humanitarian assistance and protection. This situation will keep getting worse unless climate change and the root causes of conflict are better addressed. On current trends, projections show that more than 200 million people could be in need of assistance by 2022.

1. Donate to a humanitarian organization.
2. Do some humanitarian work in your community.
3. Contact your elected leaders.
4. Use the hashtag #WorldHumanitarianDay to post on social media.

 

Humanitarian Day 2020 Theme

World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is held every year on 19 August to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world.

Humanitarian Day 2019 Theme

The day is observed annually to pay tribute to the humanitarian aid workers who endanger their lives for humanitarian service as well as to rally support for the people affected by crisis across the world. The world humanitarian day 2019 theme is 'Women Humanitarians'

Independence Day in India: History,Dates, Leaders, and Revolutionaries

Independence Day in India

Independence Day in India is celebrated on 15 August annually. Independence Day marks the end of British rule in 1947 and the establishment of a free and independent Indian nation. It also marks the anniversary of the partition of the subcontinent into two countries, India and Pakistan.

On August 15, 1947, the first Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru, raised the Indian national flag at the Red Fort in New Delhi. Flag hoisting ceremonies take place and cultural programs are held in Govt. and Non-Govt. institutions all over the country on this day.

List of famous Indian leaders and revolutionaries

Indian leaders and revolutionaries such as Subhas Chandra Bose, Bhagat Singh, Lala Lajpat Rai, Mahatma Gandhi, Vijayalaxmi Pandit, Chandrasekhar Azad, Sukhdev, Khudiram Bose, Surya Sen, Rash Behari Bose, Jatin Das, Jawaharlal Nehru, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Sarojini Naidu, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and many more took part is the freedom struggle against Britishers over different time periods, which ultimately led to India’s freedom from British rule.

 

Independence Day Celebration

Due to coronavirus, the number of invitees for celebrations at the Red Fort has been reduced considerably and social distancing will be the prime factor of the event and a minimum of six-feet distance will be maintained between two guests. The seats will be limited and guests will be seated at the lower level of the ramparts. School children will not be a part of the annual event. The government has also told the states and union territories that it would be appropriate to invite COVID-19 warriors like doctors, health workers, and sanitation workers.

Dates of Independence Day in India

Year	Date	Day
2019	Aug 15	Thursday
2020	Aug 15	Saturday
2021	Aug 15	Sunday
2022	Aug 15	Monday

Indian Independence Day 2020

Happy Independence Day 2020 Quotes, Wishes, & Images

Independence Day in India is celebrated on 15 August annually. Independence Day marks the end of British rule in 1947 and the establishment of a free and independent Indian nation. It also marks the anniversary of the partition of the subcontinent into two countries, India and Pakistan.

Independence Day Quotes

“Tum Muje Khoon Do, Mai Tumhe Azadi Dunga” – Subhash Chandra Bose

“May the sun in his course visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely, than this our country! ” – Sardar Bhagat Singh

“You must be the change you want to see in the World. ” -Mahatma Gandhi

“Let new India arise out of peasants’ cottage, grasping the plough, out of huts, cobbler and sweeper. ” – Swami Vivekananda

“The shots that hit me are the last nails to the coffin of the British rule in India. ” – Lala Lajpat Rai

“Freedom is not worth having if it does not connote freedom to err.” - Mahatma Gandhi

“Freedom is never dear at any price. It is the breath of life. What would a man not pay for living? ” - Mahatma Gandhi

 

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“Dushman ki goliyon ka hum samna karenge, Azad hee rahein hain, Azad hee rahenge ” - Chandra Shekhar Azad

“Citizenship consists in the service of the country ” - Jawaharlal Nehru

“The sword of revlution is sharpened on the whettingstone of ideas” - Bhagat Singh

“Swaraj mera janamsiddh adhikar hai, aur mai ise lekar rahunga” – Bal Gangadhar Tilak

“Where the mind is without fear
and the head is held high,
where knowledge is free.
Where the world has not been broken up into fragments by narrow domestic walls.
Where words come out from the depth of truth,
where tireless striving stretches its arms toward perfection.
Where the clear stream of reason has not lost it's way
into the dreary desert sand of dead habit.
Where the mind is led forward by thee
into ever widening thought and action.
In to that heaven of freedom, my father,
LET MY COUNTRY AWAKE!”

― Rabindranath Tagore

“One individual may die for an ideas,
but that idea will,
after his death,
incarnate itself in a thousand lives.”

-Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose

 

Independence Day Wishes

 

Freedom in our mind, faith in the words, pride in our souls. Let’s salute the great men and women who made this possible. Happy Independence Day!

Always stand for what you believe, stand for what is right, and stand for what you desire. True freedom lies where the mind is without fear. Happy Independence Day!

Feel the freedom! Happy Independence Day

Happy Independence Day to you. Today let’s celebrate those who shed their blood for our freedom. They are the ones who deserve the glory!

 

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We need more people like you who are loyal and honest in this country. Happy Independence Day to the most inspiring person I’ve ever met!

Celebrate the free spirit of India. May this Independence Day Fills your life happiness and prosperity. Happy Independence Day!

Let’s honor the valiant heroes who made us the proudest of all humans and mightiest of all nations. May the glory of this day be your inspiration for tomorrow!

We may never know how it feels like to live in a free country if it was not for our fathers’ bravery. Today they deserve a big salute from us. Happy Independence Day!

Independence does not come free; it demands a significant cost. Today, let us honor all the great souls who had to pay for it. Happy Independence Day!

Today is a day to feel proud of being a part of this great nation. May this spirit of freedom leads us all to success and glory in life. Happy Independence Day!

May the glory of this Independence Day be the inspiration for you to achieve greatness in life. May you find success and glory wherever you go. Happy Independence Day!

Sadbhavana Diwas 2020: Date and Signification Of The Day

Sadbhavana Diwas

Sadbhavana Diwas is celebrated on 20 August every year in the memory of Rajiv Gandhi who dreamed to make India a developed country. His several economic and social works clearly show his dream. This day is observed to encourage national integration, peace, affection, and communal harmony among the Indian people of all religions.

About Rajiv Gandhi

He was the youngest Prime Minister of the country. He became Prime Minister of India at the age of 40. India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru was his grandfather and Indira Gandhi was his mother who was also the Prime Minister of India. Indira Gandhi was assassinated at 9:29 a.m. on 31 October 1984 at her residence in Safdarjung Road, New Delhi. She was killed by her Sikh bodyguards Satwant Singh and Beant Singh in the aftermath of Operation Blue Star. After that Rajiv Gandhi became the Prime Minister. He had served from 1984-89.

Sadbhavana Diwas Pledge

Sadbhavana Diwas is celebrated across the nation with great energy and enthusiasm. On this day a pledge is also taken by the people across the country.

“I take this solemn pledge that I will work for the emotional oneness and harmony of all the people of India regardless of caste, region, religion, or language. I further pledge that I shall resolve all differences among us through dialogue and constitutional means without resorting to violence.”

Significance Of Sadbhavana Diwas

Sadbhavana Diwas is celebrated in the memory of Rajiv Gandhi every year who dreamed to make India a developed country. His several economic and social works clearly show his dream. This day is observed to encourage national integration, peace, affection, and communal harmony among the Indian people of all religions. Contributions to the betterment of our society are made on this day, paying respect to Gandhi and his vision for the country.

Krishna Janmashtami 2020: Significance, Puja Muhurat & Dates

Krishna Janmashtami 2020: Significance, Puja Muhurat & Dates

Janmashtami is a grand festival celebrated all over India to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna, who is believed to be the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This year Janmashtami Or Gokulashtami falls on 11th August.  Sri Krishna is considered as one of the most powerful human incarnations of the Lord Vishnu. He was born around 5,200 years ago in Mathura.

Significance of Janmashtami:

Krishna was born in Mathura. His mother was Queen Devaki and his father was King Vasudeva.  At Devaki's wedding, according to Puranic legends, Kansa is told by fortune tellers that a child of Devaki would kill him. Kansa arranges to kill all of Devaki's children. Vasudeva secretly carries the infant Krishna away across the Yamuna and exchanges him. Kansa tries to kill the newborn but the exchanged baby appears as the Hindu goddess Durga and warning him that his death has arrived in his kingdom. After that, she disappears. Krishna grows up with Nanda and his wife Yashoda in Mathura. Two of Krishna's siblings also survive, namely Balarama and Subhadra. The day of birth of Krishna is celebrated as Krishna Janmashtami.

This year Krishna Janmashtami falls on Tuesday, August 11. Pots of milk are hung from tall poles in the streets, and men form human pyramids to reach and break the pots—this in imitation of Krishna’s childhood play with the cowherd boys when they stole the curds hung out of reach by their mothers. People also visit Krishna or Vishnu temples, and each and every Hindu household celebrates the day with great pomp making sweets, fasting, singing, and praying together.

 

Janmashtami Image 2020

Krishna Janmashtami Puja Muhurat

Krishna Janmashtami on Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Nishita Puja Time - 12:05 AM to 12:48 AM, Aug 12
Duration - 00 Hours 43 Mins
Dahi Handi on Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Krishna Janmashtami Dates:

Date	Day
11 August 2020	Tuesday
30 August 2021	Monday
18 August 2022	Thursday
6 September 2023	Wednesday
26 August 2024	Monday
15 August 2025	Friday

Janmashtami Photo 2020

The best message for Krishna Janmashtami:

May the divine tines of Krishna’s flute fill your life with eternal joy. Happy Janmashtami!

May the tunes from Lord Krishna's flute fill your life with the melody of love and peace. Happy Janmashtami!

I wish u Happy Krishna Janmashtami and I pray to God for your prosperous life May you find all the delights of life may your all dreams come true My best wishes will always be with you. Happy Janmashtami!

May this Janmashtami bring happiness in your life Hatred be far apart from your life. Enjoy the festival with love on your heart and good wishes for others. "Jai Shri Krishna"

I wish you HAPPY JANMASHTMI and pray to God for your prosperous life May you find all the delights of life may your all dreams come true My best wishes will always be with you.

On this precious day Lord Krishna was born to fight against inhumanity and save trust in God. Happy Janmashtami!

May this Janmashtami bring you happiness, love, prosperity, and good health. Wish you and your family a very happy Janmashtami!

National Book Lovers Day: Book Lovers Day Activities & Benefits of Reading Books

Book Lovers Day Or National Book Lovers Day is celebrated on August 9 every year. This is an unofficial holiday observed to encourage passionate readers to kick back and relax with a great read. People are advised to put away their smartphones and every possible technological distraction and pick up a book to read. Book Lovers Day is widely recognized on a global scale but its origin and creator remain unknown to date.

Book lovers day activities

1) A visit to the local library.
2) Reread an old favorite book.
3) Drop some literary references.
4) Buy bookshelves online.
5) Give as Gifts for Book Lovers.
6) Hit up a literary haunt.
7) Host your own book club.
8) Host a book lovers' party!

Book Lovers Day: Benefits of Reading Books

Reading is important because it develops our thoughts, gives us endless knowledge and lessons while keeping our minds active. Books can hold and keep all kinds of information, stories, thoughts, and feelings unlike anything else in this world. The importance of a book to help us learn and understand things cannot be underestimated. Reading can not only be entertaining but can also have so many health benefits. Reading makes you more empathetic. Reading keeps your brain healthy, reduces stress, and also helps you sleep better.

5 Books Everyone Should Read At Least Once

1. To Kill A Mockingbird

A lawyer's advice to his children as he defends the real mockingbird of Harper Lee's classic novel - a black man falsely charged with the rape of a white girl. Through the young eyes of Scout and Jem Finch, Harper Lee explores with exuberant humour the irrationality of adult attitudes to race and class in the Deep South of the 1930s.

The conscience of a town steeped in prejudice, violence and hypocrisy is pricked by the stamina of one man's struggle for justice. But the weight of history will only tolerate so much.

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2. Nineteen Eighty-Four

"Nineteen Eighty-Four [1984]" by George Orwell is a renowned dystopian novel of the life in a future totalitarian state under the watchful eyes of Big Brother.

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3. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

A boy who only gets to eat cabbage soup for breakfast, lunch and dinner finds a Golden Ticket that will take him into Willy Wonka's magical chocolate factory.

Joining him on the tour are four horrible blighters:

Augustus Gloop - a great big greedy nincompoop, Veruca Salt - a spoiled brat, Violet Beauregarde - a repulsive little gum-chewer and Mike Teavee - a TV addict.

With a chocolate river, crafty squirrels and mysterious Oompa Loompas, Mr Wonka's chocolate factory is the strangest, most magnificent place Charlie has ever seen.

What other surprises are in store for the lucky ticket winners?

Now you can listen to CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry - plus there are added squelchy soundeffects from Pinewood Studios!

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4. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!

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5. Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen

One of the most universally loved and admired English novels, Pride and Prejudice was penned as a popular entertainment. But the consummate artistry of Jane Austen (1775–1817) transformed this effervescent tale of rural romance into a witty, shrewdly observed satire of English country life that is now regarded as one of the principal treasures of English language.
In a remote Hertfordshire village, far off the good coach roads of George III's England, a country squire of no great means must marry off his five vivacious daughters. At the heart of this all-consuming enterprise are his headstrong second daughter Elizabeth Bennet and her aristocratic suitor Fitzwilliam Darcy — two lovers whose pride must be humbled and prejudices dissolved before the novel can come to its splendid conclusion.

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International Beer Day

International Beer Day

International Beer Day is a celebration on the first Friday of every August founded in 2007 in Santa Cruz, California by Jesse Avshalomov. International Beer Day has grown from a small localized event in the western United States into a worldwide celebration spanning more than 200 cities, 80 countries and 6 continents. Participants are encouraged to give one another the 'gift of beer' by buying each other drinks, and to express gratitude to brewers, bartenders, and other beer technicians.

International Beer Day began as a celebration at the founders’ local bar, but has since expanded to become a worldwide event. Celebrations are planned throughout the United States as well as in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, England, Finland, France, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and many more.

The purposes of International Beer Day:

1. Gather with friends and enjoy the taste of beer.
2. Celebrate those responsible for brewing and serving beer.
3. Unite the world under the banner of beer, by celebrating the beers of all nations together on a single day.

International Beer Day Dates:

Date	First Friday in August
2019 date	August 2
2020 date	August 7
2021 date	August 6
2022 date	August 5

The health benefits of beer

1. Beer can help protect your heart

Moderate beer drinking* may make you less likely than those who don't drink to suffer from hearts attacks, strokes or heart disease. In fact, studies evaluating the relative benefits of wine versus beer versus spirits suggest that moderate consumption of any alcoholic beverage is associated with lower rates of cardiovascular disease.
(New England Journal of Medicine)

2. Beer helps prevent kidney stones
Drinking beer could help reduce your risk of developing kidney stones. According to a recent study, men and women who reported drinking a moderate amount* of beer reduced their risk of developing a stone by 41 percent.
(Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology)

3. May improve blood sugar control
Light to moderate alcohol intake may improve blood sugar control, an issue for many people with diabetes.
Several studies have found that light to moderate alcohol intake appears to reduce insulin resistance — a risk factor for diabetes — as well as the overall risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

4. Beer lowers bad cholesterol
The soluble fiber in beer can help reduce your LDL or bad cholesterol. Increasing your intake of soluble fiber has numerous health benefits, including the promotion of healthy blood-sugar and blood-cholesterol levels. However, because alcohol interferes with the body’s ability to absorb vitamins and minerals, it can also lessen the body’s ability to burn stored fat.
(American Heart Association: Circulation)

** The health benefits of drinking beer are mixed. Though drinking small amounts may be associated with benefits, the beverage is also associated with many harmful side effects.

Festivals and Events in India in August 2020

The month of August have regional, public, and bank holidays. To know more about the holidays in August 2020, checkout our list below.

Festivals and Events in India in August 2020

August 1, 2020: Bakri Eid (Eid al-Adha)

Eid al-Adha is the last of the two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year, and considered the holier of the two. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismael as an act of obedience to God's command. Before Ibrahim could sacrifice his son, however, God provided a lamb to sacrifice instead. This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice everything for God.

August 2, 2020: Friendship Day

 



 

Friendship Day also International Friendship Day or Friend’s Day is a day in several countries for celebrating friendship. The history of Friendship Day dates back to 1958 when World Friendship Crusade proposed it. On April 27, 2011, the General Assembly of the United Nations declared July 30 as official International Friendship Day. However, India celebrates Friendship Day on the first Sunday of August. This year it will be celebrated on August 2. Peoples celebrate by exchanging greetings/text messages and tying friendship bands to each other. The day is celebrated by exchanging wishes and gifts among friends. They plan a day out to celebrate their friendship and also tie friendship bands around each other’s wrists. It’s a day when friends come together and spend quality time. Happy Friendship Day!

August 3, 2020: Raksha Bandhan

 



 

Raksha Bandhan or Rakshabandhan is a popular, traditionally Hindu festival that celebrates the sacred relationship between a brother and sister. The word “ Raksha” means protection and “ Bandhan” means to tie. It is celebrated on the full moon in the month of Shravan in the lunar calendar. On this day, sisters of all ages tie the Rakhi around her brother’s wrist, symbolically protecting them, receiving a gift in return, and traditionally investing the brothers with a share of the responsibility of their potential care.

This year, the festival of Rakhi will fall on 3rd August 2020. Rakhi is tied on the right hand of the brother. The festival of rakhi brings the entire family together and strengthens the bond of love and affection between the siblings. Students from all classes participated in the competition and made colorful rakhi’s. They used decorative threads, stars, mirrors, pearls, and flowers for making beautiful rakhi’s. The Raksha Bandhan festival is observed by other Hindus of Nepal during one of the days of the Tihar (or Diwali) festival. The festival is observed by Shaiva Hindus and is popularly known in the Newar community as Gunhu Punhi.

August 11, 2020: Krishna Janmastami

 



Janmashtami is a grand festival celebrated all over India to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna, who is believed to be the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This year Janmashtami Or Gokulashtami falls on 11th August.  Sri Krishna is considered as one of the most powerful human incarnations of the Lord Vishnu. He was born around 5,200 years ago in Mathura. The legends tell us that Lord Krishna had drunk poisoned milk given by a demon when he was a baby and that had caused the bluish or black tinge in his skin. The occasion is observed especially in Mathura and Vrindavan (Brindaban), the scenes of Krishna’s childhood and early youth.

August 15, 2020: Independence Day

 



 

Independence Day is celebrated on 15 August annually. Independence Day marks the end of British rule in 1947 and the establishment of a free and independent Indian nation. It also marks the anniversary of the partition of the subcontinent into two countries, India and Pakistan.

On August 15, 1947, the first Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru, raised the Indian national flag at the Red Fort in New Delhi. Flag hoisting ceremonies take place and cultural programs are held in Govt. and Non-Govt. institutions all over the country on this day.

Indian leaders and revolutionaries such as Subhas Chandra Bose, Bhagat Singh, Lala Lajpat Rai, Vijayalaxmi Pandit, Chandrasekhar Azad, Sukhdev, Jawaharlal Nehru, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Sarojini Naidu, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and many more took part is the freedom struggle against Britishers over different time periods, which ultimately led to India's freedom from British rule.

 

August 22, 2020: Ganesh Chaturthi

 



 

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the widely celebrated Hindu festivals in the country. The blessings of this God are invoked at religious ceremonies since he is the one who can all difficulties to success, especially when people are commencing a new business or an enterprise. The Chaturthi Tithi in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, Shukla Paksha is observed as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha.

In India, Ganesh Chaturthi is primarily celebrated at home and in public by local community groups in the central and western states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Goa and the southern states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and eastern states of West Bengal, Bihar and Odisha.

The Indian states of Maharashtra, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh celebrate it over ten days. The festival activities conclude with the Visarjan of the deity on Ananta Chaturdashi.

Raksha Bandhan 2020: History Of Raksha Bandhan, Rakhi Messages, Quotes, and Gift Ideas

Raksha Bandhan or Rakshabandhan is a popular, traditionally Hindu festival that celebrates the sacred relationship between a brother and sister. The word “ Raksha” means protection and “ Bandhan” means to tie. It is celebrated on the full moon in the month of Shravan in the lunar calendar. On this day, sisters of all ages tie the Rakhi around her brother’s wrist, symbolically protecting them, receiving a gift in return, and traditionally investing the brothers with a share of the responsibility of their potential care.

This year, the festival of Rakhi will fall on 3rd August 2020. Rakhi is tied on the right hand of the brother. The festival of rakhi brings the entire family together and strengthens the bond of love and affection between the siblings. Students from all classes participated in the competition and made colorful rakhi's. They used decorative threads, stars, mirrors, pearls, and flowers for making beautiful rakhi's. The Raksha Bandhan festival is observed by other Hindus of Nepal during one of the days of the Tihar (or Diwali) festival. The festival is observed by Shaiva Hindus and is popularly known in the Newar community as Gunhu Punhi.

Raksha Bandhan Muhurta:

Bhadra will remain on August 03 from 05:44 AM to 09:25 AM. The full moon date will start at 09:28 PM on August 2 and will end at 09:28 PM on August 3. In this sense, you can celebrate the festival of Raksha Bandhan all day after the end of Bhadra. The Muhurat for Raksha Bandhan will be from 01:48 PM to 04:29 PM. Pradosh Kaal Muhurta will be from 07:10 PM to 09:17 PM.

 



 

Rakhi gifts for brothers/sisters:

The easiest way to shop for a rakhi is by buying something that is closest to your brother’s interests.

1. Rakhi with sweets
2. Rakhi with mugs
3. Rakhi gift hampers
4. Rakhi with a grooming kit
5. Rakhi with gorgeous photo frame
6. Rakhi with cookies
7. Rakhi with chocolate
8. Rakhi with dry fruits
9. Rakhi with pen
10. Rakhi with a beautiful phone cover
11. Cards with personalized notes

Rakhi Messages for Sister:

Having a sister is like having a best friend you can’t get rid of. You know whatever you do, they’ll still be there.

One thing I never forget to pray to God is – to protect my sweet sister from all the evil and give her the world of happiness. Happy Raksha Bandhan!

I love you sister till death and will always be one call away in all your needs. Happy Raksha Bandhan!

Its a promise of your brother that no matter what, I will always support and love you. Happy Raksha Bandhan!

I feel proud to have a sister like you. Be the same strong-minded girl always!! Happy Raksha Bandhan!

Dear sister, you are the only person in the whole world who knows me better than I know myself. I love you.

Hey sister!! I may be younger you but strong enough to protect you from any evil. Happy Raksha Bandhan!

I am glad to receive the most precious gift from God that is you sister!! Loads of love & Happy Raksha Bandhan!

Your happiness is my world, my baby sister!! Happy Raksha Bandhan!

Life is beautiful because of you my darling sister.

Rakhi Messages for Brother:

A brother is the best friend you receive from the universe. Happy Raksha Bandhan!

My darling brother, I know I fight with you a lot, but today, at an auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, I just want to tell you that you are my world, and being your sister is an honor to me.

Life is beautiful because you are a part of my life dear brother. Happy Raksha Bandhan.

My dear brother, you are the reason for my smile. I thank the universe for choosing me your sister.

You are the luckiest boy because you have a sister like me. Happy Raksha Bandhan bro!

You are the best gift that I received from my parents. Love you so much, brother! Happy Raksha Bandhan!