Every year on April 21st, the world celebrates World Creativity and Innovation Day- a global recognition of the ideas, imagination, and innovation that move humanity and the whole society forward. The theme for 2025, “Step Out and Innovate,” encourages individuals and communities to take initiative, embrace creative risks, and drive meaningful change to make a positive impact. Creativity and innovation work together to bring new ideas to the life. Creativity is about thinking in fresh ways, imagining something new, and seeing possibilities. Innovation takes those ideas and turns them into real solutions that make a [...]

“Art is the queen of all sciences communicating knowledge to all the generations of the world.” – Leonardo da Vinci On April 15, 2024, as we commemorate World Art Day, we gather under the banner of “A Garden of Expression: Cultivating Community through Art.” This theme encapsulates the essence of creativity’s transformative power, inviting individuals worldwide to explore the connections forged through artistic expression. When focusing on history and its significance, World Art Day, established in honour of Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday by the International Association of Art, is a testament to the enduring [...]

World Water Day is observed annually on 22nd March highlighting the significance of freshwater for a sustainable future. This day serves as a global platform to raise awareness about the water crisis and promote actions to address water-related challenges. Each year, World Water Day is celebrated with a unique theme that focuses on a critical aspect of water management. The theme for 2025 emphasizes "Glacier Preservation", that serves as a call to disseminate information about the importance of glaciers as a vital source of freshwater and their role in the water cycle. This theme underscores the urgent need to protect water [...]

Every year on February 20, the world observes the World Day of Social Justice, a reminder of the need to build a fairer and more equitable society. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007, this day calls for collective efforts to combat poverty, unemployment, discrimination, and social exclusion. The theme for 2025, “Empowering Inclusion: Bridging Gaps for Social Justice,” underscores the urgency of ensuring equal opportunities for all, regardless of background. Social justice is the foundation of peaceful and prosperous societies. It encompasses fair wages, equal access to education and healthcare, gender and [...]

The International Day of Education, celebrated annually on January 24, serves as a platform for highlighting the transformative power of education in fostering peace, equality, and sustainable development. Proclaimed by the United Nations in 2018, this day underscores the global commitment to inclusive and equitable education as a fundamental human right and a catalyst for progress. Education empowers individuals to break the cycle of poverty, tackle global challenges, and promote tolerance and collaboration. Despite its importance, millions worldwide, especially in marginalized communities, lack access to quality education. This day serves as a call to action, [...]

Christmas, celebrated every December 25, is a holiday that beautifully intertwines sacred reverence with global festivity. This beloved day has united people for more than two thousand years through customs ranging from religious observance to cultural celebration. Christmas is a very spiritual time for Christians to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, the central figure in their religion. This day serves as a powerful reminder of hope, love, and redemption since his teachings have inspired generations. Beyond its religious origins, however, Christmas has evolved into a widely accepted holiday with many traditions that cheer people and make houses more [...]

Human Rights Day, observed annually on December 10th, commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. As the name implies, human rights encompass the right to life and liberty. They are rooted in the inherent dignity and equal rights of all individuals. The primary purpose of human rights is to protect fundamental freedoms and serve all people according to universal standards. "Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed." – Martin Luther King Jr. This [...]

Sri Lanka is home to a variety of species and comprises various eco-systems with impressive biodiversity. Among these species, marine turtles are given high regard as they are unique, ancient reptiles who have inhabited the earth for more than 100 million years and have evolved to such an extent that they have no natural enemies in the animal kingdom and are an irreplaceable part of marine eco-systems. However, at present, marine turtles are one of the most endangered species in the world, with an 80% decrease in the species in the last 100 years, solely due to human action. Did [...]