International Asteroid Day

Asteroid Day aims to raise awareness about asteroids and what can be done to protect the Earth, its families, communities, and future generations from a catastrophic event.

National Doctors’ Day (India)

In India, the National Doctors' Day is celebrated on July 1 all across India to honour the legendary physician and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy. He was born on July 1, 1882 and died on the same date in 1962, aged 80 years.

World Photography Day

World Photography Day is observed worldwide on 19th of August every year with a lot of zeal and enthusiasm. The day is not only celebrated by the staunch followers of photography, but all the people across the globe irrespective of their professions and interests come together and inspire the coming generations to understand the importance […]

International Day for South-South Cooperation

International Day for South-South Cooperation 12 September  is a term historically used by policymakers and academics to describe the exchange of resources, technology, and knowledge between developing countries, also known as countries of the Global South. Every year on 12 September UN observes this day.

Celebrating GIRLS for Life | A short file contest

NCCI joins different organisations in celebrating the Girl Child Celebrating Girls for LIFE is a joint campaign to empower the girl child. One of the main highlights of the campaign is a Short Film Competition. The multi-pronged campaign will also include workshops and awareness programs in the lead up to the International Day of the […]

World Tourism Day

Since 1980, the United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day on September 27. This date was chosen as on that day in 1970, the Statutes of the UNWTO were adopted. The adoption of these Statutes is considered a milestone in global tourism. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness on the role of tourism within the […]