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VO: GeetanjaliThe theme of International Youth Day (IYD) 2025, Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond, highlights the unique role of youth in translating global ambitions into community-driven realities. As development partners work to translate and implement the global goals within specific local contexts, aligning them with community needs while maintaining consistency with national and int...

VO: GeetanjaliWorld Sanskrit Day, also known as Vishva-Samskrita-Divas (Sanskrit: विश्व संस्कृत दिवस , romanized: Viśvasaṃskṛtadivas), is an annual event focused around the ancient Indian language Sanskrit that incorporates lectures about the language and is aimed to promote its revival and maintenance. It is celebrated on Shraavana Poornima, that is the full moon day of the Shraavana month in the...

VO: Md Ishaq KhanShivmangal Singh Suman (5 August 1915 – 27 November 2002) was an Indian poet and academician who wrote in Hindi. Apart from his poetry, Suman was also known for his contributions to Hindi literature as an editor and critic. He edited several literary magazines and was a respected literary critic who wrote insightful essays on various aspects of Hindi literature. SUPPORT US:Be our...

VO: GeetanjaliKargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on 26 July every year in honour of the soldiers who fought in the Kargil War. This day is celebrated all over India and in the national capital of New Delhi, where the Prime Minister of India pays homage to the soldiers at Amar Jawan Jyoti at the India Gate every year. Functions are also organized all over the country to commemorate the contributions...

VO: Md Ishaq KhanSawan (Śrāvaṇa) is the fifth month of the year, typically beginning in mid to late July and ending in late August. The month of Shravana is very important for the entire Indian subcontinent, as it is connected to the arrival of the south-west monsoons. For many Hindus, the month of Shravana is a month of fasting. Many Hindus will fast every Monday to Shiva and/or every Tuesday to...

VO: GeetanjaliNaseeruddin Shah (born 20 July 1950) is an Indian actor. He was notable in Indian parallel cinema and has starred in various international productions. He has won numerous awards in his career, including three National Film Awards, three Filmfare Awards and the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri and the Padma...

VO: Jasleen KaurGuru Har Krishan also known as Bal Guru (Child Guru), or Hari Krishan Sahib,was the eighth of the ten Sikh gurus. At the age of five, he succeeded his father, Guru Har Rai and became the youngest guru in Sikhism. He contracted smallpox in 1664 and died before reaching his eighth birthday, with the shortest reign as guru, lasting only two years, five months, and 24 days. He is remem...

VO: Md Ishaq Khan Mangal Pandey (born July 19, 1827), Akbarpur (now in Uttar Pradesh], India—died April 8, 1857, Barrackpore (now in West Bengal]) was an Indian soldier whose attack on British officers on March 29, 1857, was the first major incident of what came to be known as the Indian Rebellion (in India the uprising is often called the First War of Independence or other similar names). Pandey...

VO: Md Ishaq Khan Every year on 16 July, snakes finally take the spotlight. World Snake Day 2025 offers a moment to shift our fears and look closer at these silent, slithering creatures. From ancient myths to modern science, snakes have long fascinated—and frightened—human beings. But this day reminds us why they deserve our understanding, not just our caution. Snakes play a key role in balancing...

VO: Geetanjali Rani Laxmi Bai - Martyrdom Day The Rani of Jhansi (born Manikarnika Tambe; 1828 – 18 June 1858), also known as Rani Lakshmibai, was one of the leading figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The queen consort of the princely state of Jhansi from 1843 to 1853, she assumed its leadership after the outbreak of conflict and fought several battles against the British. Her life and deeds...

VO: Md Ishaq Khan On 14 June, the world celebrates World Blood Donor Day, a global tribute to the millions of voluntary, unpaid blood donors who give others a second chance at life. Their generosity saves lives, strengthens communities and embodies the spirit of solidarity. It’s a day to say thank you, but also to spotlight the ongoing, urgent need for safe, regular blood donations. WEBSITE: https...

VO: Geetanjali WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOUR Every 12 June, the International Labour Organization joins forces with ILO constituents and partners around the world to commemorate the World Day Against Child Labour. This year’s theme reflects both the progress achieved and the urgency to intensify action to meet global targets. WEBSITE: https://sites.google.com/view/boondein-podcast SUPPORT US: Be...

VO: Md Ishaq Khan Ram Prasad Bismil (11 June 1897 – 19 December 1927) was an Indian poet, writer, and revolutionary who fought against British Raj, participating in the Mainpuri Conspiracy of 1918, and the Kakori Conspiracy of 1925. He composed in Urdu and Hindi under pen names Ram, Agyat and Bismil, becoming widely known under the latter. He was also a translator. Bismil was associated with Arya...

VO: Geetanjali Food safety: science in action Science is at the heart of food safety. It helps us understand what makes food unsafe and guides us on how to prevent foodborne diseases. The theme of World Food Safety Day on 7 June 2025 draws attention to the use of scientific knowledge as key to reducing illness, cutting costs and saving lives. WEBSITE: https://sites.google.com/view/boondein-podcast...

VO: Md Ishaq Khan WORLD PARROT DAY World Parrot Day is held every year on May 31 to raise awareness of the threat to wild and captive parrots around the world. It is also a day to learn more about this intelligent and wonderful bird… International Parrot Day, also known as World Parrot Day, was established in 2004 and is celebrated annually. It offers a global platform to appreciate the beauty, in...

VO: Md Ishaq Khan PARESH RAWAL Paresh Rawal (born 30 May 1955) is an Indian actor, comedian, film producer and politician known for his works primarily in Hindi films. He has appeared in over 240 films and is the recipient of various accolades. In 1994, he won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in the films Woh Chokri and Sir. For the latter, he received his fir...

VO: Geetanjali International Plastic Free Day is a call to action and brings attention to the plastic we use every day. On May 25th, commit to using no single-use plastic for one day (including bottles, take-out food containers, utensils, bags and wrappers.) #InternationalPlasticFreeDay Over 380 million tons of plastic is produced every year. Half of all plastic produced is single-use – meaning it...

VO: Geetanjali Rabindranath Thakur (7 May 1861 – 7 August 1941) was a Bengali polymath who worked as a poet, writer, playwright, composer, philosopher, social reformer, and painter of the Bengal Renaissance. He reshaped Bengali literature and music as well as Indian art with Contextual Modernism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was the author of the "profoundly sensitive, fresh and be...

VO: Geetanjali World Laughter Day was established in 1998 and the first celebration was on 10 May 1998, in Mumbai, India, arranged by Dr. Madan Kataria, founder of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement. The day is now celebrated on first Sunday of May worldwide. WEBSITE: https://sites.google.com/view/boondein-podcast SUPPORT US: Be our Patron: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boondeinpodcast Send y...

VO: Geetanjali  Earth Day’s  2025 theme  is  OUR POWER, OUR PLANET , calling for everyone to unite around renewable energy so we can triple clean electricity by 2030. WEBSITE: https://sites.google.com/view/boondein-podcast SUPPORT US: Be our Patron: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boondeinpodcast Send your feedback to boondein.podcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boo...

VO: Geetanjali Every year on 18 April, ICOMOS celebrates the “International Day for Monuments and Sites”, whose establishment was approved by the 22nd UNESCO General Conference in 1983. The theme for 2014 is the Heritage of Commemoration. The aim of the International Day for Monuments and Sites is to encourage local communities and individuals throughout the world to consider the importance of cul...

VO: Jasleen Kaur Jallianwala Bagh. 13 April 1919. Twenty-two-year-old Nanak Singh joins the mass of peaceful protestors agitating against the Rowlatt Act. What then turns out to be one of the worst atrocities perpetrated by the British Raj, and a turning point in India’s independence movement, also becomes a life-changing experience for Nanak Singh, who survives the massacre, unconscious and unnot...

VO: Md Ishaq Khan Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan (2 April 1902 – 23 April 1968) was an Indian vocalist, from the Kasur Patiala Gharana. WEBSITE: https://sites.google.com/view/boondein-podcast SUPPORT US: Be our Patron: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boondeinpodcast Send your feedback to boondein.podcast@gmail.com FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boondein.podcast/ Facebook: https://www...

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Bishakha Borgohain in conversation with Seema Jain who is author of the book "Virtual Reveries": Seema Jain: French Language Training Expert and Program Development Veteran || Author Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seema-jain-160678193/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seema.jain35/ Website: https://sorobrain.carrd.co/ Virtual Reveries (A Book by Seema Jain) A Collection of Poetic Journe...