The Imperial School, Sri Ganganagar

World Olympic Day is celebrated worldwide to commemorate the birth of the modern Olympic Games on June 23, 1894, at the Sorbonne in Paris. Many athletes participate in the Olympics and represent their country. On this World Olympic Day, let us salute and get inspired by the achievements of the champions.

Yoga is an ancient Indian practice which improves flexibility, muscle strength, respiration, energy, and vitality. International Yoga Day is celebrated to spread awareness about the numerous positive benefits of yoga. Yoga combines physical and mental disciplines to achieve a peaceful body-mind balance. On this International Yoga Day, let us awaken our inner strength through yoga.

World Refugee Day is observed to spread awareness about the refugee crisis. This day also honours the refugees and empathises with their struggle for equal rights. On this World Refugee Day, let us voice our concerns over the forced displacement of the people around the world.

"Fathers and father figures have a great influence in the upbringing of children and in shaping them into responsible individuals. They act as a guiding light to children and inspire them to spread their wings and fulfill their dreams. On this Father’s Day, let us honour our fathers' patience, sacrifices, and hard work and thank them for being a pillar of strength.




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" Picnic, as we know it today, is a common term that signifies a fun outing that brings people together for carefree times. Several factors like globalisation and its representation in popular culture have converged in promoting picnics overtime. This International Picnic Day, let us spend our time with our loved ones and dedicate some time to revisit evergreen children's classics that celebrate the beauty of picnics.






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International days are powerful advocacy tools to create awareness on the pressing issues that the world faces on several fronts. World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is one such day which is observed to call for international efforts on desertification and drought. Being one of the major environmental challenges that the world faces today, working toward solutions that can reverse land degradation is the need of the hour.









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Global Wind Day is observed on the 15th of June, and it aims to highlight the potential of wind energy and the possibilities it holds in redefining our energy systems. Apart from being a clean and sustainable energy source, it significantly decarbonises our economies. Owing to the pressing concern of global warming, there is a dire need to rely on alternative sources of energy that do not harm the planet now more than ever.

World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Karl Landsteiner - the founder of modern blood transfusion. The day emphasises the importance of access to safe blood and urges non-remunerated blood donors to come forward to donate blood regularly. This year Mexico is hosting World Blood Donor Day through its National Blood Centre in Mexico City.

The International Albinism Awareness Day aims to create awareness on albinism and the challenges that the condition presents to people who are born with it. People affected by albinism endure social isolation and insensitive attitudes that stem from various factors like lack of understanding, predisposition on appearance and misconceptions about the condition. Today let us develop positive attitudes towards albinism by educating ourselves on the condition and erasing the social stigma associated with it.

World Day Against Child Labour was launched by International Labour Organisation in 2002 to mobilise governments, policymakers and people around the world to collectively work toward strategic solutions to eradicate child labour in all its forms. Every year a global conference is conducted in connection with international anti-child labour day to create awareness of the same. This year three children from Rajasthan represented India in the 5th Global Conference on Elimination of Child Labor.

Beavers are well-known ecosystem engineers and an important keystone species that play a critical role in maintaining ecological balance. Being prolific builders, Beavers build dams that aid restoration of wetlands, control flood control downstream, promote biodiversity, and clean water by breaking down toxins. Can you identify a few keystone species in your surroundings? Let us know in the comments below!

ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility), developed by Honda, is the world's first humanoid robot to walk independently and climb stairs. It can also understand preprogrammed gestures and recognise voices and faces. ASIMO was built with the idea of helping the elderly or someone confined to a wheelchair or bed. Such incredible technological advancements ensure inclusive development.