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It is always said and heard that you should always take a back up of your important files, folders and documents whether it is in laptop or on your mobile. In today's time, taking a back up has become really important as there might be times when your mobile might hand or your laptop can create problems.  It is better to be safe rather than sorry. The backup of anything and everything will make you feel safe and secure as you have your data with you even if gets deleted by mistake or some other factors can erase your data.  As the world has become digital in every aspect, so has the safety and security of your work has become a priority. This day falls just before April Fools Day and reminds you that instead of postponing things for tomorrow it is better to complete them in advance. 

The main objective behind World Bipolar Day is to bring awareness across the world about bipolar disorder and to remove it from society. It is a day to bring out more information on bipolar disorder and make people sensitive towards the illness.  Bipolar disorder is a mental life-long health problem that mainly affects your mood. It affects the way you feel and brings a great change in your mood. You can experience both mania and depression if you are suffering from bipolar disorder.  At times, you will feel well, high, energetic and will do everything you want. Then there might be a time when you feel sad, depressed and low on energy levels. Bipolar disorder is also called manic depression.  The symptoms of bipolar disorder are very severe and can tend to affect your relationships, work, school, college etc. It is very important to handle people having bipolar disorder very carefully as they have no control over their feelings and emotions. 

Holi is one of the most colourful and vibrant festivals of India. The festival has been celebrated to commemorate the victory of good over evil. When Hirankashayapu tried to burn his son Prahlad in the fire his sister Holika who was sitting with the child got burnt.  The festival shows unity in diversity as we can apply colour to anyone without caring for caste, colour or creed. The festival is a celebration of everything good and positive in our life and removes all kinds of negativities in our life. On this day, we can apply colours on all and make colours at home and distribute sweets and make and eat items which you do not eat on regular basis. 

The main objective behind the celebration of National Balck Forest Cake Day is to relish and indulge in a lip-smacking dessert where many layers of chocolate cake are layered with whipped cream and cherries. The cake is decorated with chocolate shavings.  The cake is named after a liquor produced in Germany. All the bakers and pastry chefs create beautiful displays while baking Black Forest cake. The rich chocolate is combined with different layers of contrasting colour and bold red cherries which makes up for a wonderful display.  The day can be celebrated by buying Black Forest Cake from the nearest bakery or you can bake the cake in your house and enjoy it with your family and loved ones. There are many recipes which can be tried for the cake and one can also look out for cake decoration shows to see how bakers design the black forest recipe. 

World Theatre Day is celebrated across all ITI Cooperating members, ITI centres, theatre organizations, theatre universities, theatre professionals and theatre lovers. It is a reminder for all regarding the importance of theatre and a wake-up call to government, politicians and individuals who have not yet recognized the value of the art form.  On this day, a person from the theatre who practices the art from mind and heart is called upon to put forward his/her views. The message is translated into more than 50 languages and it is read before all the spectators before a performance and is also published in newspapers.  The people in the audio-visual field also contribute greatly in making this message reach across all the continents. On this day, we can learn more about theatres and various famous personalities who gained popularity through the theatrical art form. 

An international week starting from 21st March and extending up to 27th March is celebrated to show our support for people who are struggling against racism and racial discrimination. Racism in any form is never good for the healthy progress of society.  Despite advancement in every field across the world, we still observe a lot of racial discrimination that pulls us back to many centuries. It is really saddening to see people beaten up or fairness creams being endorsed if you do not have fair skin.  On this day, the least we can do is to stop discriminating between people and encourage everyone around us to do the same. There is no joy in progressing alone if we want to prosper. Teamwork can take us to greater heights and this is what the day is all about. 

15 million men, women and children have been victim of transatlantic slave trade for around 400 years which is considered to be one of the darkest chapters of human history. The day is a golden opportunity to remember and honour those who have died and suffered because of this brutal slavery system.  The day raises awareness about the side effects of prejudice and racism today. To permanently honour the victims, a memorial has been made at United Nations Headquarters in New York.  The winning design for the memorial called The Ark of Return by Rodney Leon was selected through an international competition on September 2013.  On this day, we can learn more about various forms of slavery especially transatlantic slave trade and how they suffered brutally through the hands of different people which ultimately led to their death. 

Tuberculosis at one time was considered to be one of the deadliest diseases for mankind as people used to die after contacting this disease. As technology advanced, the cure for tuberculosis was made available and accessible for all so that nobody dies because of it.  The main objective behind celebrating this day is to raise awareness about the socio-economic consequences of the disease, deteriorating health and ways and measures to help end this epidemic. About 4,000 people lose their lives because of TB and 28,000 fall prey to this disease.  At this tough time when COVID 19 is still continuing to affect the world, it is very important to stop Tuberculosis from further spread so that the world can become a happy and healthy place to live in. 

World Meteorological Day is celebrated every year on March 23 by World Meteorological Organization in order to commemorate its establishment in 1950. The day highlights the contribution of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services for safety and well being of society and is celebrated with different activities round the world.  The common themes chosen on this day range from climate, topical weather or water related issues. The ocean and weather are interrelated to each other. If there is a turmoil in the ocean bed, it is bound to affect the climate in a wrong manner.  Ocean is the lifeline of humanity as there are many water trades which take place among different countries. The ocean is regularly monitored by the organization in order to observe any kind of fluctuation taking placing in the water bodies.  On this day, one can learn more about the organization and their contribution towards the society as a whole in preventing hazards and mishaps across the world...

Water is one of the most important necessities for the survival of mankind. Without water, an individual cannot survive for a single day. Our body also constitutes of water which implies that water is the base of life.  Many of us waste the water by keeping taps open when not required and leaving the water flowing even after the container is full. We need to understand that we should save water for future generations. Some of us also contaminate water bodies by washing clothes on the river bank or taking a bath in the river.  On World Water Day, it is important to conserve water as well as prevent it from contamination so that our future generations do not face water shortage in any form. 

Forests are one of the major factors that bring along a balance in the ecosystem. Without forests, the whole of humanity would be wiped away in a jiffy. It is very important to preserve the green cover of the world that is forests by taking corrective measures.  There is no stopping to natural calamities as forest fires destroy a great amount of green cover but if we observe it carefully, then somewhere or the other we are also at fault as we throw cigarettes or some other inflammable substance in the forest without realizing its repercussions.  Cutting the trees can also lead to loss of green cover as without trees there cannot be any existence of the forest. On International Forests Day, we should try to understand the importance of forests and prevent and protect them from further destruction. 

In the modern world, happiness has tend to become a luxury that cannot be enjoyed by everybody. Due to the stress and tension surrounding people, they have forgotten to laugh out and enjoy their lives.  The major aim of celebrating the International Day of Happiness is to bring back smiles on people's face in whatever manner possible. The day has been officially declared by the United Nations. You can take happiness coaching, webinars by experts and join communities that promote happiness.  Always remember that you are not alone. If you ever feel sad or depressed, talk to someone you can trust as this will make you feel lighter and stress-free. Take care of yourself by having a proper diet, sleeping and exercising well and connect with people you love to see the positivity around you.  At times, it's okay if you do not feel okay as you might be struggling with vast emotions which is understandable and common. In case you do not have anyone to talk to, consult a therapist ...

It is a known fact that reading is one of the best mind exercises as it makes us creative and enhances our imagination. The children who listen to bedtime stories can perform well in all the fields as their mindset becomes broad.  The major reason behind celebrating International Read to Me Day is to enhance the mindset of children and increase literacy across the world through books. It has been established by Child Writes Foundation who encourage the spread and growth of adult literacy.  Adult literacy is a major problem across the world as adults do not take up the hobby of reading even for pleasure. It is a fact that if bedtime stories are read to you as a child, you can harbour reading as a hobby as an adult.  The holiday mainly focuses on children but has now been extended to adults as well. Reading to someone can make you feel closer to a person. Reading stories to your partner brings a better sense of togetherness than watching a movie together.  The day can ...

The Ordnance Factory Board is celebrating 220th Ordnance Factory Day today and some of the worker's federations who are opposed to the idea of corporisation of OFB has asked that the day should be observed as Save Ordnance Factories Day.  The day marks the foundation of the establishment of the first Ordnance Factory at Cossipore near Kolkata in 1801. The network of Ordnance Factories includes 41 factories which have been divided into five operational divisions of OFB and makes a defence production group having one of the widest range of products across the world.  The government wants to corporatise OFB which has faced opposition from the workers federation of 41 ordnance factories and associated units across the country.  The opposition has brought together many opposition parties who are favouring the workers. Despite all the opposition from three major federations, the Defence Ministry is continuing with the process. 

The main reason behind the celebration of Saint Patrick's Day is to remember the traditional death date of Saint Patrick who was one of the topmost religious saints of Ireland. It has been celebrated by most of the churches including the Eastern Orthodox Church, Lutheran Church, Catholic Church and Anglican Communion.  It celebrates the culture and history of the Irish people and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland through Saint Patrick. The celebrations usually involve festivals, public parades, ceilis and wearing green attire or shamrocks. Many people also consume alcohol on this day.  It is a public holiday in Ireland and is widely celebrated across the United States, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Brazil, especially among Irish communities. It is more than a national festival as it is celebrated across different countries.  The celebrations of the day are majorly influenced by Irish communities, particularly which have been developed in North America...

National Vaccination Day, also known as National Immunization Day is celebrated to make the country realise the importance of vaccination. The day has been observed since 1995 ever since India commenced the Pulse Polio Programme.  The National Vaccination Day is very important this year as the country has started the biggest COVID 19 immunization drive in early 2021 which has already crossed the 30 million mark. Immunization is a process where an individual's immune system is protected against foreign harm causing agent.  Vaccines train a person's immune system to create antibodies. Vaccines are actually weakened forms of germs like virus or bacteria which do not harm a person but create antibodies to safeguard the body when a strong and active disease attacks the body.  National Vaccination Day was observed to stop Polio from plaguing the world. The day was observed to give better awareness of the disease and how it can be completely removed from the planet. Around 172 c...

The main objective behind celebrating World Consumer Rights Day is to raise awareness across the world about consumer needs and rights. The celebration of this day is a golden opportunity to demand that the rights of all the customers should be protected and respected. The day can also be used to raise a protest against social injustices and market abuses that underplay these rights. The day was inspired by President John F Kennedy who sent a special message on 15th March 1962 to US Congress. In his message, he addressed the issue of consumer rights.  He was perhaps the first global leader to do so. The consumer movement marked that date for the first time in 1983 and now that day is utilized every year to take action on important campaigns and issues.  On this day, one can learn more about their rights as a consumer so that they are not cheated on any step and also make others aware of the same. The details of these rights can be read online through various articles and descr...

Rivers form a very important part of human life. This is because they help us to survive as our body constitutes 75% of water. If we talk about India, we see that despite considering rivers to be a form of gods and goddesses we still do all the miscellaneous activities and dump all the wastes in the rivers which leads to river pollution.  The Indian Government has taken measures to clean up the rivers through its various schemes and plans but they all will be unsuccessful if we ourselves are not aware of the implications of river pollution and take responsibility for cleaning up the rivers.  On International Day of Action for Rivers, people across the world need to take responsibility for cleaning up the rivers in order to create a balance of flora and fauna as well as the environment. 

Sound sleep is very important for physical and mental health. Without proper sound sleep, a person tends to feel lazy and dizzy all day. It is the sleep that makes us feel fresh and energetic to start our day afresh. All of us need to make a proper schedule to sleep and wake up. The day emphasises the importance of sleep to improve global health and achieve a good quality of life. Children need to get good sleep as their mindset grows well in term of creativity as well as they can concentrate well on academics.  There are many kinds of health problems that can be avoided with proper sleep. One can improve their sleep quality by eating healthy and light food before sleeping and do not take a nap for more than 45 minutes. Do not exercise just before going to bed and avoid caffeine 6 hours before sleeping.  On World Sleep Day, let us understand more about the benefits of taking proper sleep by reading articles and write-ups online and opting them into our daily routine. 

Mauritius Day is a public holiday that falls on March 12 every year. It is both Independence and Republic Day for the country and celebrates two very important events which took place on March 12 in the country.  The country gained Independence from Britain in 1968 and became a Republic in 1992. Mauritius has been considered to be a prized possession for all European countries who wanted to establish trade routes and control in the Indian Ocean.  Mauritius passed from Dutch, French and finally came under British control in March 1810. The British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan had given a speech in 1959 whereby the British Government intended to free many of its overseas colonies.  This speech made Mauritius raise a voice for self-rule. The 1966 elections led to the victory after which an alliance was formed between Mauritius Labour Party and other self-ruling parties. Mauritius adopted a new constitution in 1968 and gained Independence as a constitutional monarchy....

Smoking is bad for health and this is a warning which is written on cigarette packs and even shown before viewing cinema. However, most of us do not take this warning very seriously and continue to smoke and make a house for different kinds of diseases.  The day is celebrated all across the United Kingdon to make people aware of the harmful effects of tobacco and encourage them in leaving the habit through various means and methods. Frequent smoking can become one of the deadliest habits which can harm your health.  To celebrate this day, we can participate in campaigns and workshops organised against smoking and encourage people around us to quit smoking as it can pose more side effects than good effects. 

Central Industrial Security Force famously known as CISF is the central armed police force of the country. It functions under Union Home Ministry and has headquarters in Delhi. The force came into existence in 1969 with around 2,800 personnel.  It was created for the security and protection of industrial installations across the country. One of the major duties of CISF is to guard sensitive government installations and other important facilities. It is a unique organization that guards airways and seaways.  It maintains peace and security within the country and has been awarded many medals for its outstanding services in different fields. On this day, we can read and understand more about CISF and its contribution to the advancement of the country's economy. 

Barbie doll has been one of the famous toys for a very long time from now and most of the children love playing with it. There have been many movies, books and variations of Barbie doll available in the market.  Barbie has been a favourite doll of many children and enjoys popularity all across the world. She is an 11-inch tall diva who made her debut at American International Toy Fair in New York. She has been designed by Ruth Handler who was the co-founder of Mattel Inc.  She was a doll that allowed girls to foresee their future. She dressed in everything from nurse to pilot. She has done all of it with the help of a companion. The day celebrates everything related to Barbie. On this day, we can gift Barbie to those who love and adore the doll or watch the movies or read books written or made on Barbie for fun. 

Women in the modern world have progressed and uplifted themselves to greater degrees. Some of them have really inspired all the women of the generation to move forward with their choices and preferences. Though the world has been unfair to a few women, they have beaten all of it and gained success.  There are many instances we read about women who have come up after a lot of struggle but most of us still do not take any lesson from the same. We must recognize the efforts of these women and encourage ourselves as well as all the ladies around us to move on with what they like.  The recent incident of a Muslim girl who was killed for dowry had shaken all of us that despite being so modern and educated we still believe in a system called dowry and kill innocent lives because of it. I think on this day we should understand the role of women in society and not kill them for foolish reasons. 

Flapjack Day gives us goodness and a hot flavour. The objective behind celebrating the day is to honour wholesome and hard cakes which have been made for generations. Recipes are brought down from grandmother to son and mother to daughter to bring smiles across the world.  Flapjacks were actually wholesome food for those who guarded the frontier. It had energy and nutrients and they provided the fuel needed to stand the hard trials. The flapjacks remind us of grandma's kitchen where the coffee was fresh.  The flapjacks were topped with fresh blueberries and real maple syrup. Today, the toppings on flapjacks can be thick sliced bananas, nut butter, walnuts or pecans or fresh whipped cream. The aroma and flavour of flapjacks is something that stays with you irrespective of where you are.  On this day, one can make flapjacks by looking at the recipes online or purchase them from the market. You can also gift them to your loved ones as they are tasty and healthy. 

Everybody loves having cookies and sharing them with their friends and their loved ones. The primary objective behind celebrating National Oreo Cookie Day is to celebrate the origin of a wonderful cookie that is enjoyed by everyone.  The cookies had captured the stomachs and hearts of people. The cookies were introduced in 1912 in America and have been the best selling cookies across the country. We can twist them, dunk them or taste them directly to have a bite.  The cookie is about 108 years old and it is one of the most notable achievements of Nabisco. There are many sizes, flavours and colours of the cookie and it is innovated every year by retaining the taste so that customers can get to see the variety of the cookie.  To celebrate this day, one can simply eat Oreo cookies or keep an Oreo dessert part or taste Oreo in different forms whether it is cake, ice-cream. One can also taste different Oreo flavours and judge which one is better for them. 

National Cheese Doodle Day is held every year on March 5 and is an annual celebration where fingers turn cheesy orange while indulging in the tasty and crispy snack item. These snacks are found all over the world and are coated with cheddar cheese. They can be either baked, fried, crunchy or puffed.  The inventor of Cheese Doodles is controversial. The credit normally goes to a man called Morrie Yohai who made different kinds of snack foods in the 1940s for his family company called Old London Foods. There are similar kinds of products made in 1930s in New Orleans and Wisconsin.  Though the origin is unclear, today they are enjoyed all across the world due to crunchiness and its orange colour. They come in different sizes, flavours and shapes and 15 million pounds of the product are produced annually.  On this day, we can add cheese doodles or some orangish snack to our meal. There are many recipes related to cheese doodles that can be checked online. 

National Safety Day is celebrated with the sole aim to raise awareness on the safety measures which need to be taken for preventing mishaps and accidents. The main objective behind this day is to renew the commitment of employees and the general public to work safely and ensure the integration of a sound and safe lifestyle and work culture.  The day is celebrated to remember the establishment of the National Safety Council in 1965. It is a self-financing, non-profit and the apex body at the national level. It has been established by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India.  It is an autonomous body that takes care of Health, Safety and the Environment. The day is celebrated on a wider scale across industries, NGOs, departments and other regulatory agencies in the country.  The objective of the council is to serve and protect society and encourage a preventive culture and scientific mindset among people. Earlier, it was a single day celebration on 4th Ma...

Flora and fauna are very important to bring a balance to the planet and make it more livable. Different plants and animals attract us and thus it is our moral duty to protect them from further extinction. The day is internationally celebrated across the world to celebrate the plants and animals across the world.  The General Assembly in its resolution has recognized the value and benefits of wildlife including scientific, social, economic, cultural, educational, recreational, genetic, ecological, aesthetic, recreational and its contribution towards sustainable development and well being of humans.  There are different themes every year on World Wildlife Day which focus on different animals and plants every year. The day makes us aware of different animals and plants on the planet that might be on the verge of extinction and the ways to save them. On this day, we should try to conserve animals and contribute towards saving them as much as possible by donating to the NGOs who wo...

National Read Across America Day is celebrated all across America on March 2 to celebrate the birthday of Dr Seuss. The day is celebrated on the nearest school day of the country as it encourages students to read as much as possible.  Though the day is celebrated or Dr Seuss's birthday and it asks people to read as much as possible but it is not restricted to Dr Seuss's books and spreads across all the books across the world. It inculcates reading habits in children and makes them realize the benefit of reading. Reading is said to be the food for mind and soul as it takes us to a fantasy world and enhances our imagination to a greater level. It gives us the power to create new things and think out of the box. It is one of the best hobbies which one can include in our daily life.  On this day, one can read as many books as possible and ask their loved ones to do the same. We can also gift books to others if possible so that they can read and broaden their vision. 

Discrimination in any form whether it is cast, creed or gender is something that cannot make us progress in society. Despite so many anti-discriminatory campaigns preached across the world the discriminations still happen in any parts of the world which shows our regressive mentality.  Inequality and discrimination are interrelated to each other. Inequalities in any form can lead to discrimination and social stigma. To reduce discrimination, it is very important to address inequalities on a priority basis.  There has been a great amount of discrimination and inequality while accessing the COVID 19 vaccine which can lead to the spreading of the disease in a great amount. It is very important to form policies that can eradicate inequalities and discrimination from the ground level.  On this day, on should stop discrimination in any form in their surrounding environment and encourage their family members to do the same to make the world a better place to live in for a long t...