International Day of the Seal - 22 March.

Every year on March 22nd, the International Day of the Seal promotes the conservation of seals worldwide. It’s also a day to celebrate this amazing marine mammal. A seal is a type of animal called a pinniped, which is Latin for “fin-footed.” Other pinnipeds include the walru…

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Diebedo Francis Kere becomes first African to win Pritzker Prize.

Burkina Faso-born architect Diebedo Francis Kere has become the first African to be awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize, architecture’s most prestigious honour. Kere, 56, was recognised for his “pioneering” designs that are “sustainable to the earth and its inhabitants –…

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Serdar Berdimuhamedov sworn in as Turkmenistan's new president.

Serdar Berdimuhamedov was sworn in as Turkmenistan’s new president on Saturday 19, officially taking the reins of the Central Asian country from his father.  Berdimuhamedov, who was declared the winner of the March 12 presidential election earlier this week, took oath of off…

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F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2022.

Charles Leclerc (Ferrari- Monaco) has won the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix 2022 at the Bahrain International Circuit, a motor racing circuit in the west of Bahrain. Carlos Sainz Jr. (Ferrari – Spain) came second while Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-Great Britain) came third.  Thi…

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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - 21 March.

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on 21 March to remind people about the negative consequences of racial discrimination.  The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the day …

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Ash Barty announces retirement from tennis.

Australian tennis star Ash Barty has announced her retirement from tennis. Barty made the announcement via her Instagram account. Barty, 25, finishes her career with three major singles titles — the French Open (2019), Wimbledon (2021) and this year's Australian Open. Bart…

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Incredible new supersonic jet will fly from China to New York in 1 hour.

A Chinese company is developing a supersonic jet capable of traveling from New York to China in just one hour (via Robb Report). The company behind the jet is Space Transportation. It says that it is developing a “rocket with wings”, which will work for space tourism and po…

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World Water Day - 22 March.

On March 22, World Water Day focuses our attention on the Earth’s most vital resource.  Ensuring clean water sources for all the world’s inhabitants is the goal of World Water Day. World Water Day is the chance to remind ourselves that billions of people to this day live the…

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Finland named world’s happiest country for fifth year running.

Finland has been named the world’s happiest country for the fifth year in a row, in an annual UN-sponsored index that ranked Afghanistan as the unhappiest, closely followed by Lebanon. The latest list was completed before the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Bulgaria, Romania and…

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World Sparrow Day - 20 March.

World Sparrow Day is celebrated on March 20 every year to raise awareness for the conservation of common house sparrows, which are increasingly disappearing due to urbanisation, high pollution levels, global warming and loss of ecological resources among other reasons.  The …

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China develops laser weapon that could destroy satellites in space.

Researchers in China have developed a microwave machine "Relativistic Klystron Amplifier (RKA)", that could jam or destroy satellites in space. The device can generate a wave burst measuring 5-megawatts in the Ka-band, a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum incr…

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NASA to roll out mega moon rocket to launchpad for key tests.

NASA will roll out its massive "mega moon rocket" to a launch pad Thursday afternoon for key tests as the space agency plots its return to the lunar surface for the first time in 50 years. The 322-foot-tall stack designed to carry out NASA's uncrewed Artemis I …

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American Astrophysicist Eugene Parker passes away.

American Astrophysicist Eugene Newman Parker, who contributed to solar physics, has passed away at the age of 94. Eugene Parker witnessed the launch of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Parker Solar Probe in 2018, the first NASA mission named after a li…

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International Day of Forests - 21 March.

Each year on March 21st, the International Day of Forests celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. Forests cover one-third of the Earth’s landmass. Around 1.6 billion people depend on forests for their livelihood, medicines, fuel, food, and …

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World Down Syndrome Day - 21 March.

World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st gives people with Down Syndrome and their advocates a voice and an opportunity to be heard. It’s a day where we assemble and organize activities to promote public awareness for the genetic disorder. The goal is to educate others on the …

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International Day of Nowruz - 21 March.

Spring cleaning has an entirely different meaning when celebrating the International Day of Nowruz. This global holiday is the annual start to a new year in many parts of the world. Nowruz (pronounced “no-rooz”) translates as “new day” and represents the first day of spring.…

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World Poetry Day - 21 March.

World Poetry Day on March 21st serves as a reminder of the magnitude that reading and writing poetry has enriched and inspired the way we live our lives. Ever since humans have been recording history, poetry has challenged the norm with new ways of thinking through allegory…

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International Colour Day - 21 March.

Every year on March 21st, International Colour Day celebrates all aspects of colour and the impact it has on our lives. The day also encourages people to think about how colour makes our world a better place. The Portuguese Color Association proposed an International Colour …

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World Oral Health Day - 20 March.

Every year on March 20th World Oral Health Day encourages people around the world to make a pledge to look after their oral health. According to the FDI World Dental Association, oral diseases affect nearly 4 billion people around the globe. Untreated tooth decay is the most…

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French Language Day - 20 March.

On March 20, French Language Day explores the influences of the language as a culture, how it marks history and celebrates achievements. Around the world, the human race communicates in numerous languages. Spoken in more than 25 countries, French developed from Latin between…

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International Day of Happiness - 20 March.

Every year on March 20th, the International Day of Happiness promotes the idea that part of humanity’s progress should include how to increase happiness and wellbeing. According to research, three things make people happy: 1. The quality of their relationships. 2. Having a job…

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World Flour Day - 20 March.

On March 20th, World Flour Day recognizes the importance of flour in our daily diets and our health. In every part of the world, products made from flour provide daily sustenance for billions of people. Flour is the main ingredient in delicious foods like pasta, cakes, pastr…

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Russia announces the arrival of Rossgram.

Russian tech entrepreneurs are set to launch a picture-sharing application on the domestic market to help fill the void left by Instagram, which the authorities blocked this week. The new service, known as Rossgram, will launch on March 28 and have additional functions such …

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Poland's Karolina Bielawska crowned as the Miss World 2021.

At the grand finale of Miss World 2021, Karolina Bielawska of Poland was crowned the winner, while Shree Saini of USA and Olivia Yacé of Cote D'Ivoire emerged as the first and second runners-up, respectively.  The contest, conducted in two parts, one in December and agai…

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Oscar-winning Director Steve McQueen honoured with Royal Knighthood.

On Tuesday, March 15, Oscar-winning filmmaker and artist Sir Steve McQueen has been recognised with a royal honour at Windsor Castle.  The filmmaker is known for some of his best works including Hunger,12 Years A Slave, Deadpan, Lovers Rock and many others. He won several ac…

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UN declares March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia.

The UN General Assembly has adopted by consensus a resolution declaring March 15 as International Day to Combat Islamophobia. The resolution on Tuesday 15 March 2022 was introduced by Pakistan on behalf of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). It marks the day when …

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Axis Bank won ‘Asian Bank of the Year’ at IFR Asia Awards 2021.

India’s third-largest private sector bank, Axis Bank has been awarded IFR Asia’s Asian Bank of The Year, for its breadth of coverage and depth of expertise in the Asian investment banking space. The award acknowledges the bank’s outstanding performance in equity and debt is…

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Hurun Global Rich List 2022.

SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk has bagged the top position on the 2022 M3M Hurun Global Rich List, with a total net worth of $205 billion. The 2022 M3M Hurun Global Rich List is published by research and luxury publishing group Hurun India in association with realty fir…

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World Day Against Cyber Censorship - 12 March.

Every year on March 12th, World Day Against Cyber Censorship rallies support for an unrestricted Internet that is accessible to all. The day also draws attention to ways governments around the world censor free speech online. Reporters Without Borders launched the first Worl…

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Global Recycling Day - 18 March.

Every year on March 18th, Global Recycling Day invites everyone to look at their trash in a different way. The initiative serves as a reminder that much of our trash is reusable, recyclable or not really trash at all. The Bureau of International Recycling established Global …

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