Month: February 2021

28th February 2021 –

“Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind”. – Albert Einstein

National Science day is celebrated every year on 28th February to mark the discovery of RAMAN EFFECT by renowned Indian Physicist Sir C.V.Raman. This day was observed on the recommendation of National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC) to the Government of India. It was first observed in the year 1987. The event is celebrated across several educational institutions viz Schools, colleges, universities, etc with great zeal. It is also observed in various medical, science and research institutions across India.

18 February 2021 –

Taj Mahotsav, organised by Uttar Pradesh Tourism annually in the historic city of Agra, is a cultural extravaganza that witnesses the fusion of art, craft, cuisine, dance and music. Taj Mahotsav gives a true Picture of India at its best with a glimpse of its rich cultural heritage and extraordinary legacies. Commencing from 18th February, 10-day long Mahotsav kicks off with a lavish procession that makes one reminiscent of the grandeur and magnificence of the Mughal era. Splendidly decorated camels and elephants, immensely talented folk artists, dexterous master craftsmen and beautifully adorned drum players participating in the grand procession recreate the glorious past of the Mughals.

Started in the year 1992, Taj Mahotsav 2021 will be the 30th edition of the festival and is based on the theme “Dharohar”. As the theme suggests, the mahotsav aims to highlight the significance of the splendid historical monuments with which India is so fortunately bestowed.

13 February 2021 –

“Don’t let anyone tell you you’re weak because you’re a woman” -Mary Kom

India celebrates Sarojini Naidu’s birthday as National Women’s Day of India every year on February 13. Sarojini Naidu was a poet, politician and India’s first women governor and also famous as ‘Bharat Kokila’. Sarojini Naidu was born on February 13, 1879. She actively participated in the Indian National Movement for the independence of the country. She was famous for her nickname ‘Nightingale of India’ because of her poems. She was one of the forefront leaders who led the Civil Disobedience Movement and the Quit India Movement.

13 February 2021 –

“On this Day, we celebrate the power of radio to reflect and promote diversity in all its forms”.

Radio is a powerful medium for celebrating humanity in all its diversity and constitutes a platform for democratic discourse. At the global level, radio remains the most widely consumed medium. This unique ability to reach out the widest audience means radio can shape a society’s experience of diversity, stand as an arena for all voices to speak out, be represented and heard. Radio stations should serve diverse communities, offering a wide variety of programs, viewpoints and content, and reflect the diversity of audiences in their organizations and operations.

09 February 2021 –

An internet we trust: exploring reliability in the online world. Every Day Should Be Safer Internet Day…….
Safer Internet Day (SID) is an annual worldwide event celebrated in February each year to encourage all of us to work together to create a better Internet. It is celebrated globally in over 130 countries, SID is a chance for millions of people around the world to be inspired for positive change and to raise awareness about the importance of online security.
On Tuesday, 9 February 2021, we will celebrate the 18th edition of Safer Internet Day with actions taking place right across the globe. With a theme once again of “Together for a better internet”, the day calls upon all stakeholders to join together to make the internet a safer and better place for all, and especially for children and young people. It’s a day to bring communities together to discuss challenges families face navigating the digital world, and empowers them to use technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively.

04 February 2021 –

‘I Am and I Will’

World Cancer Day, 4th February is the global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). By raising worldwide awareness, improving education and catalysing personal, collective and government action, we’re working together to reimagine a world where millions of preventable cancer deaths are saved and access to life-saving cancer treatment and care is equal for all – no matter who you are or where you live.
Each year, hundreds of activities and events take place around the world, gathering communities, organisations and individuals in schools, businesses, hospitals, marketplaces, parks, community halls, places of worship – in the streets and online – acting as a powerful reminder that we all have a role to play in reducing the global impact of cancer.