On Today  World Be An Angel  Day Date  21 August 2021 History  Started to encourage people to do random acts of kindness, Jayne Howard Feldman opened the doors to this celebration in 1993. Since then, it has become an entity in and of itself, helped along in no small part by social media. The movie Pass It Forward is an amazing example of how random acts of kindness can become something more than any one person could ever have hoped. Even now, this day gets more and more recognition every year, more and more are jumping on the bandwagon of random kindness. Meaning  We would be nowhere without the kindness of other people, right? In our darkest moments or in our time of need, we rely on the help of others to see it through. After all, life can be difficult at the best of times, and so when you work as a team, it becomes easier and challenges can be overcome. The human race is truly remarkable, and we often find that help is there...

        On Today  World Nonprofit  Day Date  17 August 2021 History  Sherita J. Herring, a renowned speaker, best-selling author, and business strategist, founded National Nonprofit Day to educate, enlighten and empower others to make a difference while acknowledging those in the trenches, impacting lives every day – the Change-Makers of the World!  The Tariff Act of 1894, signed into law on August 17, imposed the first federal income tax on corporations, including exemptions for nonprofit corporations and charitable institutions. With a few modifications, nonprofit exemptions remain a solid part of the law and have served significant benefits for communities and the economy. Meaning  On August 17th, National Nonprofit Day (NND) recognizes the goals and positive impacts nonprofits have on communities and the world. Somewhere a volunteer reads to school children. At the same time, a patient receives steady medication. A lawyer provides le...

        On Today  India Independence  Day Date  15 August 2021 Meaning and History   The British Empire’s rule started in India in 1757, followed by the English East India Company gaining control over the entire country by winning the Battle of Plassey. The Indian independence movement began during World War I and it was led by renowned leader Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi staunchly advocated a noncooperation, nonviolent method of protest, after which the civil disobedience movement took place. After relentlessly long campaigns for independence, India’s struggle paid off. Britain had weakened after the two world wars and began thinking of ending its rule in India. In 1947, the British government declared the transfer of all powers to India by June 1948, but continuing tensions and violence between Muslims and Hindus led to a consensus for the partition of India into two separate states. To deal with this, the British government proposed on June 3, 1947, ...

       On Today  World Social Security  Day Date  14 August 2021 Meaning    Wherever we are and whatever we do we’re a small part of a greater society and there’s no better indicator of our togetherness than a social security system, which is why we should celebrate Social Security Day. Anyone can fall on hard times, or have a period during which a little help doesn’t go amiss, which is why these support systems exist. A good way to celebrate Social Security Day is to think about the more unfortunate members of society and do something for them. Activities   = donate a few bucks = give food to a soup kitchen = help a old neighbour to mown the lawn or clean their porch Social Tags  #socialsecurity # WorldSocialSecurityDay #toughtimesneedhelp Final Conclusion  “ People who can’t work due to a physical or mental disability that is expected to last for a year or more—or result in death—may be eligible for Social Security disab...

      On Today  World  Elephant Day Date  12 August 2021 History  The motivation for the first World Elephant Day was to draw attention to the plight of these majestic creatures to populations and cultures all over the world. Due to their pleasant and intelligent nature, the world’s largest land animals are loved worldwide. But, unfortunately, these magnificent creatures face multiple threats to their survival. Meaning  Elephants are the largest land mammals on earth and have distinctly massive bodies, large ears, and long trunks. They use their trunks to pick up objects, trumpet warnings, greet other elephants, or suck up water for drinking or bathing, among other uses. An addition to it, the Hindu God Lord Ganesha's structure has been an estimate of an Elephant's body design. One major issue is the ivory trade. Currently, the demand for ivory is the biggest in China, with the price of ivory often exceeding the price of gold, something that ...

    On Today  World  Book Lovers Day Date  9 August 2021 History  While the day’s origins may be shrouded in mystery and rumor, the books themselves are not. Started from carving on stone tablets, the book was designed to make portable the writings and drawings of those that could not carry around stone tablets. Originally it was parchment or calf skin was bound tightly with a wooden cover as we have seen in old ancient manuscripts of India Meaning  In order to truly appreciate Book Lovers Day, one must only find a story and read it. Maybe you wish to dive into the unknown with a good mystery, or see magic in a high fantasy setting, or be enthralled in a mythologies. The individual genre of your reading is not the big piece of this, just that you do read is. On today many librarians will gladly help you find a title to read, giving a brief explanation on what it is about if they have read it, or giving it a little flip and reading about it quickly in t...

  On Today   World Single Working Women's Day Date  4 August 2021 Theme     Choose to Challenge History  Single Working Women’s Day was created by Barbara Payne with the intent of recognising the importance of these women and raising awareness of this fact in the public eye. Their role has grown ever more important as being a single woman is no longer a stigma in many countries, and instead, is often encouraged or respected as these individuals work their way through life on their own. In spite of this, theirs is not a life free of the challenges brought on by generations of stigma. Meaning  Singlism is a present problem in society, being the idea that being single precludes your ability to live a whole and happy life, especially if you’re a woman. The opposite can, in fact, be true, given that single people tend to be far more social than those in relationships, and have more free time to pursue their passions. In relationships where it’s re...

   On Today  World Sisters Day Date  2 August 2021 History  The history of sisters is something to view back as far as time goes back. A sister was one that you confided in, asked a question to the older ones, guided the younger ones, and we’re there to help them either way during the bad times, and celebrate with them on the good times. A sister may not be the ones born of the same mother or father, but those close enough that they might as well share your blood. In fact, the very idea of sisterhood has been around for many a millennial, with churches, covens and even groups of traveling pants forming them. Meaning  While sisters don’t always agree, they always have each other’s back and they will always be there for one another. Arguments here and there are natural, but that bond shared is something that can never be broken, no matter how difficult times maybe. If you don’t have a sister in your life biologically, you may have someone who has become a sis...

   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 ti...

   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 ...

  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 ...

  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 thi...

  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. I...

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 op...

  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. ➤  G...

 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...

 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...

July 11, is recognised as World Population Day. July 11 is observed in order to raise awareness about the global population issues. On July 11, 1987 the approximate date on which the world's population reached 5 billion people. Some of the issues of global population are poverty, mental health and human rights. As we all know that the graph of the world population is aiming to the Moon. Let's talk about one of the main issues of higher population that is Poverty . There are many families with 12-13 children but are financially very unstable hence the children grow up in a poor environment and deprived of the opportunity to reach high success.  It is every person's right to have a family but they should rethink their planning of their family according to the modern times. Even the resources are at stake with higher population and hence sustainable development wont be possible. But the real view is that each one has got the freedom to have as many children as they want ...