On Today  World Ranger Day Date  31 July 2021 Meaning  A Ranger typically refers to a forest ranger or a park ranger. A Ranger is a person that is charged with preserving and protecting parklands and natural protected areas. Rangers will usually work with other volunteers and staff members in order to maintain bridges, stiles, gates, and footpaths. They are also the eyes and ears of the national park authority, spending most of their time out and about. They provide contact between the national park authority and between local people and visitors.  You may think that the real danger of being a park ranger comes from the animals and the national landscape. In fact, you would be wrong! Statistics show that park rangers are facing more dangers than ever before. Assaults on park rangers are at an all-time high. In fact, park rangers are more likely to be assaulted than FBI agents and border patrol officers!  Activities   = Simply pause for a moment and think about all of the Rangers   

   On Today  World Friendship Day Date  30 July 2021 History  Friendship Day was originally founded by Hallmark in 1919. In 1998 Winnie the Pooh was named the world’s Ambassador of Friendship at the United Nations (believe it or not!), and in April 2011, the United Nations officially recognised 30th July as International Friendship Day. Meaning  On International Day of Friendship, those friends who are there for us, call us out on our stubbornness, sacrifice their time for us when everyone else is busy adulting, show up in the middle of the night to cheer us up, and even our long-distance friends whose friendship has sustained across borders, are celebrated. The meaning of friendship is different for everyone. And the bond of friendship also varies. People we have known for a long time may not be close to us, whereas, we may consider someone who we have only known for a short period of time as a best friend to us. This is why traditions and celebrations are different for everyone. Ther

   On Today  World Tiger Day Date  29 July 2021 Theme     Tigers and Their Habitat History  This was first celebrated in 2010 and was founded at an international summit that had been called in response to the shocking news that 97% of all wild tigers had disappeared in the last century, with only around 3,000 left alive. Meaning  Tigers are on the brink of extinction and International World Tiger Day aims to bring attention to this fact and try to halt their decline. Many factors have caused their numbers to fall, including habitat loss, climate change, hunting and poaching and Tiger Day aims to protect and expand their habitats and raise awareness of the need for conservation.Wild tiger populations have declined by around 95% since the beginning of the 20th century. There’s now estimated to be around 3,900 wild tigers. Quiz 1) Which whiskers of tiger are longest? a) Superciliary b) Genal c) Mystical d) Mythical 2) Which sense of tiger is most highly developed? a) Taste b) Hearing c) S

   On Today  World Hepatitis Day Date  28 July 2021 Theme     Hepatitis can't wait A hepatitis-free future is achievable with a united effort. WHO is calling on all countries to work together to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030. History  In 2010 the World Health Organization made World Hepatitis Day one of only four official disease-specific world health days, to be celebrated each year on the 28th July. Millions of people across the world now take part in World Hepatitis Day, to raise awareness about viral hepatitis, and to call for access to treatment, better prevention programs and government action. Meaning  With a person dying every 30 seconds from a hepatitis related illness – even in the current COVID-19 crisis – we can’t wait to act on viral hepatitis. There are five main strains of the hepatitis virus – A, B, C, D and E. Together, hepatitis B and C are the most common which result in 1.1 million deaths and 3 million new infections per year. Key f

   On Today  World Walk on Stilts Day Date  27 July 2021 History  A Stilt is described as a ‘pillar, post, or pole employed to assist a person or structure in standing above the ground’. While most of us, as mentioned previously, have only seen them employed for the purposes of entertainment, they have also been used in many industries, from shepherding to construction. In some cases stilts are actually employed in the construction of a building as part of the permanent structure.  Meaning  Walk on Stilts Day gives an excellent opportunity for you to join the august ranks of people who have used the stilts for work and play throughout history. If you’re ready for a new hobby that will take you on adventures to new heights, then you’re ready to try out stilts! You can find them at a local supplier, or look online for ready made ones. The truly adventurous can even try looking online to find kits to make them.  In the Landes region of France, shepherds would use them to watch their flock

  On Today  World Aunt and Uncle Day Date  26 July 2021 History  In terms of the history of the words themselves, the word uncle comes from the French word “oncle” and the word aunt is derived from “tante”, which also happens to be French. These French words can then be traced even further back in history, coming from the Latin words avunculus and amita respectively.  Meaning  In human societies, aunts and uncles have a lot of different roles. For instance, in the Ghanaian tribe of the Ashanti, both uncles and aunts are given free reign to raise their siblings’ children and to discipline them. They are deemed to be a second set of parents, and so the family is essentially raised together. In the Western world, if your aunt or uncle was to discipline you, it may seem a little bit strange and even inappropriate. However, in some families, this is considered the norm. Activities   = Write a Thank-You note  = Watch a movie together = Give them a soap gift Social Tags  #AuntandUncle # Wor

  On Today  World Parents Day Date  25 July 2021 History  Parents’ Day is celebrated in many different countries all over the world. It was proclaimed an official day by the United Nations, yet it has also been honored in the United States ever since 1994. This is when it was signed into law by President Bill Clinton. The day was established as one for recognizing, supporting, and uplifting the role of parents when it comes to raising children around the world. Meaning  If you think about the person you are today, you would probably agree that a lot of this has come from your parents. This is the person who you believe has been there for you throughout your life, watched over you, and helped you to become the person you are today. This is what Parents’ Day is all about, and it presents us with the perfect opportunity to recognize everything that parents around the world do. Throughout our lives, our parents are there to guide us and lead us to be independent thinkers and to develop our

  On Today  World Cousins Day  Date  24 July 2021 History  World Cousins Day was just another day brought out to celebrate the love of close ones with a distinct history but that doesn't mean that it isn't important but we need to celebrate it in a very grand manner because it talks about love of cousins and the bond between them. Meaning  Many people living in their tiring life have really got a few hours to spend time with their family members but cousins are the ones whom they meet very rarely or for short time but still have very good bonding and understanding in their short times as well. Now many people don't understand the concept of First cousins and Second Cousins. Let me make it easy for you guys to understand:- First Cousin Example Family The easiest way to understand the relationships between cousins is with a hypothetical example. This illustration keeps the family tree as simple as possible, ignoring most siblings and the extended families of spouses who have

  On Today  World Sprinkle Day Date  23 July 2021 History  During the 18 C, sprinkles were officially known as Nonpareils and were only used for princesses birthdays or grand events because they were very tough to make during those times. Why 23 July is that, a special treat was invented in Australia which uses candu sprinkles known as fairy bread, which involves buttered white bread with sugar sprinkles on top. Meaning  Basically, sprinkles are small pieces of confectionary used for decoration or to add textures to desserts such as cakes, muffins, doughnuts or ice-cream.  We all know that sprinkles are often really good with either frosting or ice-cream or butter. While I was checking out the recipe to make sprinkles at home, I was really shocked to see how easy it to make them. It just takes 6 steps!!  1. Sift a cup of the powdered sugar into a large bowl. It’s important to sift so no small clumps clog your piping tip later on. 2. Add the light corn syrup, vanilla if using, and 1.5

   On Today  World Mango Day Date  21 July 2021 History  World Mango Day is observed on the international mango festival held in India, since 1987. Mangoes were first cultivated in India 5000 years ago. Mango is also the National Fruit of India. Mango's have a variety range of 550 different varieties. China and Philippines took out the rich mangoes and loved them. In 10 years mangoes became a local fruit. Meaning  Mango is known as the "King of Fruits" and there isn't any debate on it. Mangoes come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors with a variety of flavors and tastes. Mangoes are used in different products like pickle, juice, jam and sorbet. Now let's learn about different varieties of Mango:- ➤   Alphonso/Hapus Hapus mango are known for sweetness, richness, flavor and for its taste in international market. ➤   Dasheri Dasheri mango are delicious variety of mangoes basically grown in North parts of India. ➤   Langra Langra mangoes are originally from

  On Today  World Junk Food Day Date  21 July 2021 History  The correct history behind World Junk Food Day is not very clear but there is an assumption that it was created by a "healthy-diet" person who wanted to have a cheat day on 21 July. After WW2, junk food chains really started getting a lift off and slowly made a billion dollar market. Meaning  Junk Foods are known as so because of the ill effects of it. Junk foods have an infinite pool ranging from gum, candy, sweet desserts, fried fast food, carbonated beverages. Some of the more controversial foods that are debated as junk food or healthy food are pizza, taco, hamburger, ice-cream. Some of the ill effects of Junk Food are :- ➤ Obesity One of the most common and perceivable effects of junk food is a rise in obesity in an individual. Junk foods are loaded with sugars, calories and fats that are a prime factor resulting in weight gain.  ➤   Learning and memory problems High intake of sugars and fats tend to suppress th

  On Today  World Chess Day Date  20 July 2021 Theme     Teach someone how to play chess History  Chess was invented in India, it was originally names as "Chaturanga". Chess was one of the oldest games played by the ancient kings which slowly moved to the Persians and Arabs. Later UNESCO declared 20 July as World Chess Day to popularise one of the most brilliant game with a rich history. Meaning  Chess is a game played by 2 players. It is played on aboard of 64 squares, with 16 white pieces and 16 black pieces. There are different pieces which have different roles in the game as follows:- ➤ King - King can move exactly one square horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. At most once in every game, each king is allowed to make a special move, known as castling. ➤   Queen - Queen can move any number of vacant squares diagonally, horizontally, or vertically. ➤   Rook - Rook can move any number of vacant squares vertically or horizontally. It also is moved while castling. ➤   Bis

   On Today  World Daiquiri Day Date  19 July 2021 History  Daiquiri is one of the oldest known cocktails. The refreshing drink was invented in 189 in the town mining town 'Daiquiri' near Santiago, Cuba, where an American engineer Jennings created a very simple drink which was then loved by Millions.  Meaning  Daiquiri is a cocktail of rum, lime juice, and sugar, often with the addition of fruit and ice mixed in an electric blender. The drink became very famous, when in 1909, a US Navy officer tried the drink and loved it so much that he took the idea back with him to Washington D.C. Daiquiri is most enjoyed in summer or in mines where people relive their stress and anxiety during humid times. The miners in many Country get a glass of Daiquiri as their reward for their hard work at the end of the day. Activities   = Learn to Make Daiquiris at Home = Try out Different Versions of Daiquiris = Go Out for a Daiquiri Drink Out Social Tags  #daiquiris #daquiribar #daiquiri #drinks F

On Today  World Nelson Mandela Day Date  18 July 2021 Theme     One Hand Can Feed Another History  Nelson Mandela Day was first celebrated on July 18 2010, after the UN declared it in 2009. It was Nelson Mandela's idea to celebrate his birthday as Mandela Day. Meaning  Nelson Mandela was an inspiration to Millions and his contribution to society cannot be counted. Nelson Mandela directed a campaign of peaceful, nonviolent defiance against the South African government and its racist policies. Nelson Mandela in his speech told that "Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it" . Nelson Mandela always had an idea that a Man's goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished. Activities   = Volunteer for helping others = Support a charity = Clean your neighbourhood Social Tags  #nelsonmandela #nelsonmandeladay #southafrica #blacklivesmatter Final Conclusion  “I am fundamentally an optimist. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head point

  July 17, is recognised as World Emoji Day . The Emoji's, or Emoticons when arrived globally in 2007 , we can safely tell that people literally got addicted to using these emojis. 'Emoji' is the Japanese word for 'picture word' and was created by Shigetaka Kurita in 1990 . Many people think that emojis are actually just cartoons but you will be shocked to learn that emojis were just the small doodles done on teen novels and books to attract them. Now there are 1800 emojis which are used on various platforms like Twitch, Youtube, WhatsApp, etc. Every-year, on World Emoji Day there is a new pack of emoji which are released in the internet with a unique theme which is not released till the last moment. Now I have seen many people don't know what the emojis actually mean and just use it with prior knowledge :- The Folded Hands If you've been using this much-debated icon to signify a high five, you're wrong. This is actually meant to be a person who is pra

  July 16, is recognised as World Snakes Day . There are more than 3,000 species of snakes on the planet and they are one among the few animals which are found everywhere irrespective of the geographical factors or temperature, like Africa, America, Asia and is also found in North & Eastern Europe. Now to talk about the reality, most of snakes have their food whole, that means in large portions. Snakes are cold-blooded reptiles and hence regulate their body temperature as needed. Now let's be aware on how to be safe from snakes and snake bites:- ➤ Wear boots and long pants when hiking to help block rattlesnake venom. ➤ Stay on trails when hiking, away from underbrush and tall weeds. ➤ Do not touch or disturb a snake, even if it appears dead. ➤ Always look for concealed snakes before picking up rocks, sticks or firewood. ➤ Never hike alone in remote areas. Always have someone with you who can assist in an emergency. ➤ Teach children to respect snakes and to leave them alone.

July 15, is recognised as World Youth Skills Day . Youths need to acquire certain skills that will help them achieve personal success and fulfilment. One of the mistakes in modern time and from the past is that youths lack the awareness about these important skills which shape the Country's future and the individual's. The youths who are not working in current times are known as NEET . NEET stands for Not in Education, Employment, Training and looking at the statistics would really make you pray for the future of the youths. 267 MILLION are classified as NEET and on an estimate this year the NEET numbers are expected to reach 273 million . The UN has developed a program to help the unemployed. They mainly focus on the vocational and technical aspects known as TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training). The benefits which are guaranteed to every candidate are:- ➤  Better performance in finding jobs and getting good payoffs. ➤   Higher pay-deals. ➤  Good and con

 July 14, is recognised as World Bastille Day. The incident which took place on 14 July in the Fortress Prison, Bastille marked the starting point of a century long battle against the tyranny of monarchs in all of Europe and America. The idea of Nationalism which started as a spark rose to become a gigantic fire which saved the people of many countries . On the morning of 14 July 1789, the city of Paris was in a state of  alarm. The king had commanded troops to move into the city. Rumours spread that he would soon order the army to open fire upon the citizens. Some 7,000 men and women gathered in front of the town hall and  decided to form a peoples' militia. They broke into a number of  government buildings in search of arms. Finally, a group of several hundred people marched towards the eastern  part of the city and stormed the fortress-prison, the Bastille, where they  hoped to find hoarded ammunition.  In the armed fight that followed,  the commander of the Bastille was kill

 July 13, is recognised as World Rock Day. The entire core of the lithosphere is made up of rocks and its products. Rocks are basically the home of millions of minerals, it's true that when you pick up a rock it may have the rarest metals embedded in them but would naturally be failed to notice by the common audience. Let's learn about a few major groups of rocks:- ➤ Igneous Rocks - They are formed from the solidification of molten rock material. ➤ Sedimentary Rocks - They are formed by the accumulation or deposition of mineral. ➤ Metamorphic Rocks - They are formed by the existing Igneous rocks, Sedimentary rocks or Metamorphic rocks. Throughout the 'Stone'age stones have been the man's helpful tool. Stones have their own geological model called the rock cycle. It may be very interesting to hear that rocks are a subject where many superstitions from different culture are based on.

July 12 is recognised as World Malala Day . July 12 is the birthday of Malala Yousafzai. Yes, you guys might have heard of the world symbol of love and care, Malala was the youngest recipient ever of the Nobel Peace Prize. She fought selflessly for the rights of Women and Children. Malala was shot in blank-range by a Taliban Gunman on the morning of October 9 th, 2012 . Her life was at threads, but with the greatest courage and faith she survived and again started her uncompleted journey towards the rights for girl to attend schools.In 2013 , she was regarded as the world's most influential people. I urge everyone to learn about the struggles of the girls living in South Sudan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Liberia, where the lives of woman are still difficult. Please read Malala's book: I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot . If you want to donate to Malala's Fund please CLICK HERE . As Malala said, "Malala Day is not my day. Today is the day o