Share List Shaheen P Parshad Although he claimed to have been ignorant about the sport of running or the Olympics due to his rustic upbringing till his recruitment in the Indian Army, India’s legendary sprinter Milkha Singh’s life was a constant race that ended on Friday, June 18, 2021, whenContinue Reading
Share List Shaheen P Parshad World Malaria Day is an annual observation commemorating the elimination of malaria from countries reporting heavy incidence of the same each year. The day is marked on April 25 to celebrate the milestones attained by the affected countries approaching the goal of zero cases ofContinue Reading
Share List Shaheen P Parshad A day commemorating the beauty of our Planet, World Earth Day which falls each year on April 22, is more than just a universal celebration of the uniqueness of the Earth. It is a global prayer to bestow humanity with the wisdom to restore whatContinue Reading
Share List Shaheen P Parshad COVID-19 has posed myriad challenges for people from various walks of life, but not for Manjot Dhillon, the new Chairperson of Amritsar Chapter of FICCI FLO. For her, ‘challenges are a way of life’. Going by her beliefs, trials lend spice to life and encourageContinue Reading
Share List Shaheen P Parshad Sparrows, crows, pigeons, lapwings and cuckoos have always graced the trees of my house with their presence since my childhood, with some of the ‘friendly’ culvers occasionally resting on my shoulders or head before resuming their flight, thanks to the abundant cover of more thanContinue Reading
Share List Shaheen P Parshad His humble origins notwithstanding, Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (B R Ambedkar), has carved a niche for himself in world history as a global icon and champion of freedom and equality thanks to his unforgettable work and legacy mirrored in the Constitution of India which isContinue Reading
Share List Shaheen P Parshad Baisakhi or Vaisakhi, which is observed as a harvest festival in Northern India, marks the first day of the month of Vaisakh (usually celebrated on April 13 or 14) and the onset of the Hindu solar new year. Primarily dedicated to India’s agrarian community, particularlyContinue Reading
Share List Shaheen P Parshad While sages and thinkers the world over have time and again underscored the importance of good health, by equating it with wealth, besides suggesting ways and means of securing optimal mental and physical wellbeing for all, the human race has by and large ignored theirContinue Reading
Share List Shaheen P Parshad Unlike other spring festivals, which celebrate worldly rejuvenation and reconciliation of human beings with each other, Good Friday, is a solemn Christian festival, commemorating the spiritual revival and reunion of man with God and access to eternal life through the death of the Lord JesusContinue Reading
Share List Shaheen P Parshad The Holy Bible says that at the time of creation of the world, the Earth was covered with water. Eons later, water has become a major cause of concern for the inhabitants of the Earth due to their own indifference. Observed on March 22 annually,Continue Reading