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The snake god finds mention in several Hindu scriptures. Lord Shiva's snake Vasuki is mentioned in many scriptures where it played a vital role during the Samudra Manthan or the episode of churning nectar from the ocean.

The population of wild tigers had dropped by more than 95 per cent since the beginning of the 20th century. When the global tiger numbers in the wild hit an all-time low of as few as 3,200 individuals in 2010, the governments of all 13…

Muharram additionally denotes the commemoration of the skirmish of Karbala, where the Islamic prophet Muhammad’s grandson Imam Hussain Ibn Ali was killed. They recall the slaughter on the tenth day, Ashura, with some deciding to observe…

This holiday was started by UNESCO in 1966 to recognize the date of the FIDE foundation on the twentieth of July 1924 in Paris. Today FIDE incorporates 188 national chess organizations, and sorts out various occasions all around the globe,…

The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on July 18, 2010. However, other groups began celebrating Mandela Day on July 18, 2009.

Eid-ul-Adha or Bakrid is observed on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, which is the twelfth and the last month in the Islamic calendar. The festival is celebrated in order to honour the sacrifices made by Prophet Ibrahim due to his strong…

7th July is celebrated as World Chocolate Day around the world. 7th July marked completion of 465 years since chocolate was introduced to Europe. This is the day to indulge in consuming chocolates and also send sweet warm wishes to your…

Happy USA Independence Day: Independence Day, also called Fourth of July or July 4th, in the United States, the annual celebration of nationhood. It commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on…

World UFO Day: Celebrated on June 24 by some and on July 02 by others, World UFO Day is an awareness day when people across the world indulge in parties and sky-watching to look out for unidentified flying objects.

Happy Doctor's Day: July 1 is celebrated as National Doctors’ Day every year. The day recognises and celebrates the invaluable contribution of physicians towards serving mankind. The day is also observed to honour the legendary physician…