ON THIS DAY TODAY by krutika zala - 6 year ago | 2806 519 years ago today Vasco Da Gama set foot in INDIA. Discovery of India by Da Gama is considered to be the milestone in the field of navigation. Vasco da Gama left on his first voyage from Lisbon, Portugal on July 8, 1497. He had 170 men and 4 ships. Read more 0 0
TURTLE DAY by krutika zala - 6 year ago | 2906 World Turtle Day is celebrated to protect turtles and their place in the world, and encourage people to take action to help and protect them. First created in 1990 by the American Tortoise Rescue, World Turtle day recognizes that some species are almost on the verge of extinction. It was created by Susan Tellem and Mashall Thompson, a married pair of animal activists who had a particular passion for tortoises. Read more 0 0
Menstrual Hygiene day by krutika zala - 6 year ago | 3204 This May 28th, more than 145 organizations from all over the world are coming together to celebrate the world’s first Menstrual Hygiene Day. To break the silence around menstrual hygiene management (MHM). How did this happen? Read more 0 0
World No Tobacco Day-WHO by krutika zala - 6 year ago | 2889 It is believed that Tobacco is discovered by Christopher Columbus and subsequently introduced to the rest of the world. Tobacco contains the alkaline nicotine, a stimulant which makes tobacco very addictive. Tobacco use is known to cause a myriad of cancers and according to the World Health Organization, is the largest preventable cause of death and disease today. Read more 0 0
