History of the Day

Every year on December 4, India comes together to observe Indian Navy Day — a day that holds deep meaning for the country and everyone who has ever thought about what goes into keeping a…

Every year on 29th August, India pauses to mark National Sports Day in India. It's not a random date. It's the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand, the hockey player people still call the wizard…

Every September 2, people in coconut-growing countries pause to mark World Coconut Day. It's not a national holiday, and most people won't even notice it on their calendar. But for the…

Indian Armed Forces Flag Day is a day dedicated to honoring the brave soldiers, sailors, and airmen of India who have served or continue to serve their country. Observed annually on December…

World Humanitarian Day is an international day dedicated to recognizing the efforts of humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives while working for humanitarian causes. It is…

National Mathematics Day is celebrated annually in India on December 22nd to commemorate the birth anniversary of the legendary Indian mathematician, Srinivasa Ramanujan. The day was…

Hiroshima Day is an annual observance that commemorates the atomic bombing of the Japanese city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. The bombing was carried out by the United States during the…

Most people in Indian cities go through December 23 without a second thought. It sits quietly in the calendar, between year-end deadlines and the run-up to Christmas. But in farming…

World Theatre Day - The purpose behind celebrating this day is to glorify and generate awareness about theatre arts, basically to understand every intricate detail

Not every significant date on India's calendar gets a public holiday or a trending hashtag. March 18 is one of those dates. Ordnance Factories Day is observed quietly within the defence…