Important Days

National Statistics Day 2025: Honouring Data for Development

Every year on 29th June, India celebrates National Statistics Day to mark the birth anniversary of Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, a pioneer in the field of modern statistics in India. Known as the father of Indian statistics, Mahalanobis made groundbreaking...

International Day of the Tropics 2025: Celebrating Diversity and Confronting Challenges

The International Day of the Tropics is observed every year on 29th June, and in 2025, it marks its 9th annual observance. Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2016, this day recognizes the immense diversity and the critical...

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 Begins Today: The Sacred Journey from Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Temple

Jagannath Rath Yatra, also called the Chariot Festival or Shree Gundicha Yatra, is a very important Hindu festival celebrated every year in Odisha. This festival is filled with joy, devotion and tradition. It marks the journey of Lord Jagannath, his...

Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day – June 27

Every year on June 27, the world observes MSME Day to recognize the immense contribution of Micro-, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) to economic development, job creation, innovation, and sustainability. Declared by the United Nations in 2017, the day is...

“International Day of Deafblindness: Honouring Helen Keller and Promoting Inclusion”

The International Day of Deafblindness is observed globally on June 27 every year to recognize and advocate for the rights of individuals living with deafblindness—a unique and severe combination of hearing and visual impairments. This day brings much-needed attention to...

50 Years Since the Emergency: Reflecting on India’s Darkest Chapter

The Emergency was imposed exactly 50 years ago on June 25, 1975, marking the beginning of what historians consider one of the darkest chapters in the history of the Indian republic. This 21-month period witnessed the unprecedented suspension of democratic...

Day of the Seafarer 2025: Building a Future of Respect at Sea

Every year on 25 June, the world observes the Day of the Seafarer, recognizing the critical contributions of seafarers to global trade, economies, and society. This year, the celebration is infused with a bold call to action through the campaign...

International Day of Women in Diplomacy 2025: Breaking Barriers, Leading Change

The International Day of Women in Diplomacy (IDWD) is observed annually on June 24 to honour and recognize the essential role that women play in the field of diplomacy—historically male-dominated but now slowly transforming with the rise of capable and...

“International Widows Day 2025: Empowering the Forgotten Voices of Society”

Observed annually on June 23, International Widows Day is a global initiative to spotlight the challenges faced by millions of widows worldwide—many of whom are invisible in discussions on gender equality and human rights. Launched by the Loomba Foundation in...

United Nations Public Service Day 2025

Each year on June 23, the world observes United Nations Public Service Day to honor the vital contributions of public servants and the public sector in driving development and improving the quality of life for citizens across the globe. The...