National Memorial Monument Cellular Jail, Port Blair

The Cellular Jail, also known as Kālā Pānī (Hindi for black waters), was a colonial prison in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. The prison was used by the British for the express purpose of exiling political prisoners to the remote archipelago. Many notable independence activists, including Batukeshwar Dutt, Yogendra Shukla and Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, were imprisoned here during the struggle for India's independence. Today, the complex serves as a national memorial monument

01 – 07 September National Nutrition Week (NNW)

 

National Nutrition Week in India is observed annually from September 1 to September 7. The week is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of nutrition, healthy eating habits, and the role of a balanced diet in maintaining overall health. It was first launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 1982 to address and combat malnutrition and its associated health issues across the country.

During National Nutrition Week, various programs, campaigns, and activities are organized by government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and educational institutions to educate people about the significance of proper nutrition, especially for vulnerable groups like children, pregnant women, and the elderly. The week serves as a platform to promote healthy lifestyles, encourage dietary changes, and reduce the prevalence of malnutrition-related diseases in India.

Congrats Team India for winning Chess Olympiad finals and win the gold medal

 

Congrats Team India for wining the online Chess Olympiad finals and winning the gold medal.

India, Russia share trophy after tech failure at online Chess Olympiad

After an appeal by the Indian team, FIDE decreed that both Russia and India were joint winners of the tournament, the server crash reaffirming that online chess is only a practical alternative, not a foolproof solution.

#chess #IndianChess 

31 August - Wilhelmina of the Netherlands birth anniversary

 

Wilhelmina Helena Pauline Maria; (31 August 1880 – 28 November 1962) was Queen of the Netherlands from 1890 until her abdication in 1948. She reigned for nearly 58 years, longer than any other Dutch monarch. Her reign saw the First and the Second World Wars, as well as the Dutch economic crisis of 1933.

The only child of King William III of the Netherlands and Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont, Wilhelmina ascended to the throne on 23 November 1890 at the age of 10 after her father's death , under her mother's regency. After taking charge of government, Wilhelmina was generally popular for maintaining Dutch neutrality during the First World War and solving many of her country's industrial problems. By that time, her business ventures made her the world's first female billionaire in dollars. She ensured that her family was one of seven European royal houses remaining in existence.

Following the German invasion of the Netherlands in 1940, Wilhelmina fled to Britain and took charge of the Dutch government-in-exile. She frequently spoke to the nation over radio and came to be regarded as a symbol of the resistance.By 1948, she had already returned to the liberated Netherlands and was the only survivor of the 16 monarchs who were sitting on their thrones at the time of her coronation.Increasingly beset by poor health, Wilhelmina abdicated in favour of her daughter Juliana in September 1948 and retired to Het Loo Palace, where she died in 1962.

30 August - Victory Day Turkey

 

Victory Day , also known as Turkish Armed Forces Day is a public holiday in Turkey commemorating the decisive victory in the Battle of Dumlupınar, on 30 August 1922. It is also observed by Northern Cyprus.The day also honours the founder of modern Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.

Following the defeat of the Ottoman Empire at the end of World War I, Turkey was occupied by allied forces. This led to the start of the Turkish War of Independence in 1919, with the Turkish forces led by General Mustafa Kemal. The battle of Dumlupinar took place in Kütahya province in western Turkey.

The stamp shown is a special stamp issued on 30th August 2018 to commemorate the 96th Victory Day of Turkey. The stamp was issued with the denomination of 2 Turkish liras and depicts a collage of moments of Turkish Was of Independence.

#victory

#victoryday

29 August - National Sports Day

National Sports Day in India, celebrated on August 29th, commemorates the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, one of the most iconic figures in Indian sports history. Known as the "Wizard of Hockey," Dhyan Chand's extraordinary skill and leadership helped India secure three consecutive Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932, and 1936, solidifying the nation's dominance in field hockey during that era. His legacy continues to inspire athletes across the country.

The day is not only a tribute to Major Dhyan Chand's contributions but also a celebration of the importance of sports in fostering a healthy and active lifestyle. Across the country, various events, including sports competitions, fitness programs, and awareness campaigns, are organized to encourage people, especially the youth, to engage in physical activities. The President of India also presents prestigious sports awards like the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, and Dronacharya Award to outstanding athletes and coaches in a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

National Sports Day serves as a reminder of the critical role sports play in nation-building, promoting unity, and developing a strong, disciplined, and health-conscious society. The day reinforces the belief that sports are not just about competition but also about instilling values, building character, and enhancing the overall quality of life.

29 August - Andrew Fisher birth anniversary

Andrew Fisher (29 August 1862 – 22 October 1928) was an Australian politician who served three separate terms as Prime Minister of Australia – from 1908 to 1909, from 1910 to 1913, and from 1914 to 1915. He was the leader of the Australian Labor Party from 1907 to 1915.

Fisher contracted a severe case of influenza in September 1928, and eventually succumbed to complications of the disease on 22 October, aged 66.He is one of only three Australian prime ministers to die overseas, and he and George Reid are the only ones who both began and ended their lives outside Australia.

Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Fisher

28 August - National Bow Tie Day

 

August the 28th is National Bow Tie Day. If you’re a fan of a neck tie why not jazz things up a bit and wear a bow tie to celebrate this occasion!

The first bow ties allegedly appeared in the early 17th Century in France, when French soldiers brought cravats to their homeland at the end of the Thirty Years War. The garments are based upon the Croation Soldiers neck tie, which was designed to keep the collars of the shirts together.

National Bow Tie Day is commemorated on August 28 every year. A bow tie is usually more than the regular necktie that is worn by the men for formal occasions. They are an essential part of men’s fashion. National Bow Tie Day is celebrated as to honour those men who are timelessly honouring the bow tie. You can wear a Bow Tie to celebrate the more joyfully.

26 August - Mother Teresa born in 1910

 

Mother Teresa (26 August 1910 – 5 September 1997), honoured in the Catholic Church as Saint Teresa of Calcutta,was an Albanian-Indian Roman Catholic nun and missionary.She was born in Skopje (now the capital of North Macedonia), then part of the Kosovo Vilayet of the Ottoman Empire. After living in Skopje for eighteen years, she moved to Ireland and then to India, where she lived for most of her life.

Mother Teresa was the founder of the Order of the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic congregation of women dedicated to helping the poor. Considered one of the 20th Century's greatest humanitarians, she was canonized as Saint Teresa of Calcutta in 2016.

Nun and missionary Mother Teresa, known in the Catholic church as Saint Teresa of Calcutta, devoted her life to caring for the sick and poor. Born in Macedonia to parents of Albanian-descent and having taught in India for 17 years, Mother Teresa experienced her "call within a call" in 1946. Her order established a hospice; centers for the blind, aged and disabled; and a leper colony. 

In 1979, Mother Teresa received the Nobel Peace Prize for her humanitarian work. She died in September 1997 and was beatified in October 2003. In December 2015, Pope Francis recognized a second miracle attributed to Mother Teresa, clearing the way for her to be canonized on September 4, 2016.

26 August - Women’s Equality Day - USA

 

Women's Equality Day is celebrated in the United States on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment (Amendment XIX) to the United States Constitution, which prohibits the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States on the basis of sex. It was first celebrated in 1972, designated by Congress in 1973, and is proclaimed each year by the United States President.