Important Days

Rajendra Prasad Freedom Fighter to the First President of India Being the first President of Independent India was not easy but Dr Rajendra Prasad fulfilled this responsibility with honour and dignity. His presidency has been appreciated by many Indians for his humble dedication to serve the country. Born December 3, 1884, in Zeradai, Bihar, to Mahadev Sahai and Kamleshwari Devi, Rajendra Prasad grew up during the peak of the British rule in India. He was married to Rajavanshi Devi at the age of 12 in the year 1896; they…

NPCD 2019: Curbing Alarming Air Pollution Over the past decade, as air pollution levels have significantly increased in India, the health costs also tend to rise. Each year, post-Diwali, the biggest festival in India; the nation’s capital, Delhi remains covered in toxic fumes due to the firecrackers and stubble burnings in the neighbouring states of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. The alarming levels of pollution levels have led to premature deaths, cancer and mental diseases in various parts of the country. How bad is…

International Men’s Day and its Importance Well, men are an integral part of our society and it is hard to imagine our life without them. Therefore, everyone including men need to understand that men need care and attention. To celebrate and to spread awareness about various issues faced by men globally we celebrate International Men’s Day every year. If you were unaware that a day like this exists then you must read this article till the end. In this article we have covered everything about International Men’s Day. Why…

5 ORGANIZATIONS, WORKING FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN Puja Bhardwaj || The CEO Magazine Gender-based discrimination and violence are major issues in the present world. To bring the world’s attention to this problem and resolve it, the United Nations (UN) recognizes the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on the 25th of November every year. On this day, the UN works to increase awareness to move mindsets and behaviours towards ending all forms of violence against women and…

WORLD PNEUMONIA DAY 2019- PREVENT PNEUMONIA Every year, World Pneumonia Day is held on November 12 to spread awareness about pneumonia, promote prevention and treatment, and take action to fight the illness. On this day, people are asked to help fight the disease by participating in education programs, voluntary activity or contributing via donations. Today, Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in kids under five years. It is a kind of chest infection that adversely affects the lungs. Lungs hold small sacs that…

EFFECTIVE WAYS TO LOWER ALARMING SUGAR LEVELS Purnima Narang || The CEO Magazine Beating Diabetes today is the biggest challenge faced by the country’s youth. The alarming rates of diabetes in the youth of the country are a result of the busy and unorganised lifestyle. With no fixed time for eating, sleeping and working, the young professionals, college students and even kids are a victim of Type 2 Diabetes. Kids and adults may suffer from different problems due to uncontrolled sugar levels. While the kids may witness…

Wilhelm Roentgen Facts: World Radiography Day World Radiography Day is celebrated as the anniversary of the discovery of the x-radiation (x-rays) by Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895. Radiographers worldwide use the date 8th November every year as the World Radiography Day as an opportunity to promote radiography as a career.  Over the years, while many inventions in the industry have taken place and played vital contribution in the modern healthcare, radiography as technology is promoted on the day as it presents an opportunity to…

Success Lessons from Virat Kohli Pulkit Sharma || The CEO Magazine Virat Kohli is known to be the best modern-era batsman; therefore, he is addressed as a legend in Indian cricket.  Well, nothing was given to him; he earned everything with his dedication, hard work, passion and love for the game. Not many people become an inspiration at the age of 31 but Virat Kohli is an inspiring personality to every young boy or girl who wants to achieve greatness in their life. There is a lot to learn from him and his lifestyle. On…

How Different Cities Celebrates World Vegan Day World vegan day is celebrated on 1st November every year and this month is known to be the world vegan month. The vegan society began celebrating this day from the year 1994 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the vegan society. Today the awareness and benefits of a vegan diet is speeded all over the world. Last year this day was trending on twitter. The popularity of world vegan day is getting better with every year and people everywhere are supporting it. On this…

United Nations day – 24 October 2019 The United Nations day is a celebration of the anniversary of the founding Charter as it came to force in 1945. The UN Charter is the landmark document that embodies the hopes dreams and aspirations of the people. The charter of the united nations is a foundational treaty of the United Nations, an intergovernmental organization. It focuses on outlining a broad set of principles relating to achieving ‘higher standards of living’, addressing ‘economic, social, health, and related…

Disaster Awareness: World Tsunami Day 2019 Natural disasters like Tsunami are rare and adverse events resulting from the natural processes of the Earth along with the mismanagement of the natural resources by the human race. Tsunamis around the world have been leading to lost various lives, property damage, destroy telephone and electricity lines which means it knocks the whole ecosystem and infrastructure down at the coastal area. The World Tsunami Awareness Day is designated on November 5 by the UN General Assembly in…

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas – National Unity Day National unity day, also known as the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is celebrated on the occasion of birth anniversary of Sardar vallabhbhai Patel. Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was introduced by the government in the year 2014 and now this day is celebrated every year on 31st October to honour the life of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and his dream of unified India. Because of his strong beliefs he was able to unite the people of India to work as a single unit towards the development of our country.…

60th Police Martyrs’ Day, October 21 2019 Every year since 1959, October 21 is celebrated as the Police Commemoration Day. The day is celebrated to honour the soldiers who sacrificed their lives on this date, five decades ago in the chilling winter of Ladakh serving the country. The 10 brave lost their lives as the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) men bore the brunt of the first of slaughter of the Chinese aggression at the Indo-Tibetan border in Ladakh. The force was ambushed by the Chinese forces as a part of the…

World Osteoporosis Day, Must Know Facts Awareness is the key factor that can lead to a better quality of life for individuals and improve the lives of many as a society. Women’s health is a topic that has not been discussed much in society and ironically amongst women themselves as well. While working professionals including men and women ignore their health at various aspects of their lives. Most people prioritize the needs of their family over their own. World Osteoporosis Day is an initiative to ensure awareness in women…

5 Best Corporate Diwali Gifts Pulkit Sharma || The CEO Magazine Diwali is known to most auspicious festival in India therefore, on this day families and friends exchanges gifts with each other to show respect and love. During this festive season, big companies give gifts to their employees and important clients in order to make them feel special and taken care of. It is important to give useful gifts to your employees which they can appreciate as well. So, here is a list of best corporate Diwali gifts which you should give…

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Poverty is like a big curse on our society and it is important for us to get rid of it. In order to raise awareness to end global poverty, we celebrate world poverty day on 17th October every year. Formal name given by the officials for this day is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. This day aims to provide a great opportunity for the people living below the poverty line to talk about their struggles by giving them an audience who can hear and help them.…

Death Anniversary of the Iron Lady of India Indira Gandhi was known to be the fiercest leader in Indian political history. She was also the longest-serving PM of India from 1966 to 1977 and then from 1980 to 1984 until she was assassinated. She was not only the first female PM of India but she is the only female PM of India till now. There have been many historic incidents under the leadership of Indira Gandhi which most of us don’t know, so here are some major events happen in the life of Indira Gandhi which should be…

Rural Women Day 2019, Climate Resilience Be it agriculture or households, rural women have been a crucial part in ensuring the sustainability of rural households and communities. They have been increasingly recognised for improving rural livelihoods and overall wellbeing. The rural women account for a substantial proportion of the agricultural labour force, including informal work, and perform the bulk of unpaid care and domestic work with families and households in rural areas. An international day, known as…

WORLD POLIO DAY 2019- A FIGHT TO END POLIO Every year, 24th October is celebrated as a World Polio Day to spread awareness towards the eradication of polio. It was initiated by Rotary International to remember the birth of Jonas Salk, who directed the first team to create a vaccine against poliomyelitis. Polio is caused by a virus, which affect the nervous system. This virus is mainly grown by person-to-person contact, fecal-oral route drinking water or other drinks or eating raw or undercooked food that is infected with…

World Students’ Day, Celebrate Kalam’s Vision The former Indian President that was not only famous for his contribution to the country but also his affection for the youth of the country, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam revolutionised the image of India on various platforms globally. Being a teacher to thousands during his lifetime, Kalam’s birthday is celebrated all across the world as the World Students' Day. On the 79th Birthday of Dr Kalam, the United Nations declared the date October 15 as the “World Students’ Day” as the man…

Inspiring Story of Amitabh Bachchan Before a young, tall and skinny man became the superstar of the millennium, Amitabh Bachchan went through a lot of challenges physically as well as financially which can break anyone into pieces. Story of Amitabh Bachchan from no-one to the biggest hero of Bollywood is very inspiring for not only to those who want to try their luck in movies but to everyone who is struggling and want to achieve something great in life. On the 77th birthday of Amitabh Bachchan, we present you his inspiring…

World Migratory Bird Day- Protect Birds and Be the Solution Initiated in 2006, World Migratory Bird Day is a yearly awareness-increasing campaign to show the necessity for the protection of migratory birds and their environments. The ultimate goal of this day is to reach out to a broader audience and expand its message for bird conservation. The day boosts global awareness about the problems suffered by migratory birds, their ecological significance, and the call for international cooperation to conserve them. Background…

International Day of the Girl Child 2019 An international day is celebrated focusing on educating the public on the issues of concern and ensuring action for the same. Gender inequality as an issue has persisted in many countries including the developed ones. While women in one part of the world demand the same pay scale and other rightful demands, in some parts of the same world, certain girls aren’t privileged to study and shape into a woman with her distinct voice. Hence, to ensure gender equality, International Day of…

World Food Day – 16th October 2019 OUR ACTIONS ARE OUR FUTURE. Every year, 16th October 2019 marks as the World Food Day. Food, that is a fundamental human right, has been a hot topic for years, while it is being wasted in so many parts of the world; people in other parts of the world are dying of malnutrition and hunger. It is a 'day of action' dedicated to tackling global hunger where various individuals and organizations come together and events are organized in over 150 countries across the world. A celebration to…

Importance of World Animal Welfare Day As the name says, world animal day refers to a day dedicated to the animal kingdom. Every year on 4th October is celebrated as world animal welfare day; it is done to celebrate the relation between humans and animals. We all know that animals are an important part of our ecosystem, they not only give support and improve our lives but they also teach human the true meaning of friendship. Therefore, this day allows us to celebrate their existence. This day is celebrated around the…

History and Significance of Indian Air force Day Why we celebrate Air force Day. Indian Air force was established by the British government on 8th October 1932. It was called as a backup force by the British government as they were there to help the ground army. Indian air force was awarded the tag ‘Royal’ after they made heroic efforts during World War 2. This tag was kept even after India got its independence in 1947 from the United Kingdom. But after three years in 1950 as India got their constitution and became a…

Remembering ‘Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar’ on his 199th Birth Anniversary Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was a great social worker and a scholar in Sanskrit who challenged the social trends of his time. Some of his great contribution to the society is banning child marriage, education rights for women and widow remarriage laws. The 19th-century educationalist and social reformer has much more significance in the 21st century. In this era when we are facing all kind of social injustice at every level, his battle against odds is…

Revolutionary Movements led by ‘Gandhi’ It is not obvious that if a person who is born in a royal family or has a lot of information in his mind is a great person. A great man is made by his great thoughts. A great human wants to work in favor of society and bring a positive change for a better future. Mahatma Gandhi also knows as the father of our nation was also a simple man like us but has great thinking. He was the man who brings the whole country together to walk against British rule. Because of his great thinking,…

GOVERNMENT TO HONOR LATA MANGESHKAR WITH 'DAUGHTER OF THE NATION' TITLE ON HER BIRTHDAY Recently, the government has announced to honour ‘Nightingale of Bollywood’, Lata Mangeshkar with the 'Daughter of the Nation’ title on her birthday, September 28. The title will be as a tribute to her contribution to Indian film music over seven decades. For this special occasion, Poet-lyricist Prasoon Joshi has written a special song. According to the news, Modiji is a very big fan of Lataji's voice. The Melody queen represents the…

India to Host ‘World Tourism Day 2019’: Theme, History and Celebration All travellers out there; mark your calendar!  World Tourism Day is here. Get ready to celebrate this special day, as India is going to host World Tourism Day this year. World Tourism Day is celebrated every year with a unique theme for making people aware across the world. World Tourism Day: A Brief Overview The World Tourism Day is celebrated since 1980, on the 27the September. The idea was taken in 1979 during the 3rd Session of UNWTO General…