26 February - USA celebrates National Pistachio Day

 

 

 Sometimes great things really do come in small packages. Known as the “happy nut” in China and the “smiling nut” in the Middle East, pistachios have a unique, small shape but pack a powerfully nutritious punch. Aside from having a great smile, these vibrant green nuts let you snack your way to good health by containing as much protein as an egg per serving and myriad of other nutrients. They are part of a very nutty, yet irritating family of plants, the evergreen family, which includes mangoes, pistachios, cashews, and yup… poison ivy! Aside from their curious genealogy, pistachio’s incredible health benefits sure give other nuts a run for the money! Stock up on these gloriously green nuts because today on February 26 we celebrate them with National Pistachio Day. Its an excuse for pistachio lovers worldwide to snack on their favorite nut all day long

26 February - Vinayak Damodar Savarkar died

 

Vinayak Damodar Savarkar also commonly known as Veer Savarkar (28 May 1883 – 26 February 1966), was an Indian politician, activist, and writer.

Savarkar developed the Hindu nationalist political ideology of Hindutva while imprisoned at Ratnagiri in 1922.He was a leading figure in the Hindu Mahasabha.He started using the honorific prefix Veer meaning "brave" since he wrote his autobiography.

On 26 February 1966 Saverker was died. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar "Veer Savarkar", great revolutionary freedom fighter, social reformer, politician and writer, passed away at the ripe old age of 83. He was known for the first person to flee by swimming from Port Blair Jail and was associated with right-wing Hindu Mahasabha, started the Abinav Bharat as a secret society of revolutionary terrorists. He was a great Novelist and Poet.

He wrote 38 books in English and Marathi,consisting in many essays, two novels called Moplah Rebellion and the Transportation,poetry and plays, the best-known of his books being his historical study The Indian war of independence, 1857 and his pamphlet Hindutva: Who Is a Hindu?

01 February - World Book Fair

 

The 31st edition of New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF), held for the past 53 years, is a major calendar event in the publishing world. NDWBF 2023 is scheduled from  01 February to 09 February 2025 in Halls 1-5  at the centrally located Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The Fair is organized by National Book Trust, India, an autonomous organization of the Government of India under the Ministry of Education in collaboration with India Trade Promotion Organization. Today, Indian publishing stands poised at significant crossroads towards the path of growth. NDWBF offers the exhibitors a unique opportunity for business with this growing book industry. It is also an ideal venue for promoting titles, co-publication arrangements and trade. Besides the many literary and publishing conferences and programmes that are organized during the Fair, it also opens up a gateway to the publishing and intellectual world of South Asia. The Fair attracts participation from major publishing houses across the globe. In 2021, the Fair was organized virtually and the platform had more than 2.8 million hits, visitors from 70 countries across the world, 150 Indian Exhibitors and about 15 Foreign Exhibitors.

25February - Bommireddy Nagi Reddi death anniversary

 

Bommireddy Nagi Reddi (2 December 1912 – 25 February 2004) was an Indian film producer and director mainly in Telugu cinema. He set up Vijaya Vauhini Studios in Chennai, which was then Asia's biggest film studio.As his elder brother (who was also a director) had the same initials and was known as B. N. Reddi, Nagi Reddi was popularly known as B. Nagi Reddi. Some of the movies produced by Nagi Reddi include Patala Bhairavi (1951), Missamma (1955), Maya Bazaar (1957), Gundamma Katha (1962), Maduve Maadi Nodu (1965-Kannada), Enga Veetu Pillai (1965), Ram Aur Shyam (1967), Nam Naadu (1969-Tamil), Shriman Shrimati (1982), Julie (1975), and Swarg Narak (1978), the latter two of which were in Hindi. Reddi has served as the president of Film Federation of India twice, in 1960–61 and 1962–63

25 February - Prithvi I was produced in 1988

 

 

Prithvi (Sanskrit: pṛthvī "Earth") is a tactical surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP). It is deployed by India's Strategic Forces Command.

Prithvi I class is a single-stage liquid-fueled surface-to-surface ballistic missile having a maximum warhead mounting capability of 1,000 kg, with a range of 150 km (93 mi). It has an accuracy of 10–50 m (33–164 ft) and can be launched from transporter erector launchers. This class of Prithvi missile was inducted into the Indian Army in 1994. As Per (DRDO)'s former Chief Avinash Chander , the tactical 150 km-range Prithvi missile will be replaced with the Prahaar missile, which is more capable and has more accuracy. According to Chander, the Prithvi I missiles withdrawn from service would be upgraded to be used for longer ranges.
Prithvi I was produced on 25 february 1988

24 February - Talat Mahmood birth anniversary

 

Talat Mahmood was born on 24 February 1924 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He is considered to be one of the greatest male non-classical and semi-classical singers of India who conquered innumerable hearts and stirred countless souls with his beautifully soft silken voice and profoundly artistic subtle method of singing. Even though he is particularly admired for his rendition of soft and sombre semi-classical and non-classical ghazals, the film songs sung by him are also considered critically flawless and outstanding. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1992, in recognition of his profound artistic contributions in the spheres of cinematic and ghazal music. He was died on 9 May 1998 (aged 74) in Mumbai.

24 February - Independence Day Estonia

Independence Day, formally the Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia is a national holiday in Estonia commemorating the Estonian Declaration of Independence which was published in the capital city Tallinn on 24 February 1918, establishing the Republic of Estonia. Since then, it has been the national day of Estonia.

The Estonian Declaration of Independence, also known as the Manifesto to the Peoples of Estonia was drafted in Tallinn by the Salvation Committee which had been elected by the elders of the Estonian Provincial Assembly. Originally intended to be proclaimed on 21 February 1918, the proclamation was delayed until the evening of  February 23, when the manifesto was printed and announced publicly during a political demonstration in the city of Pärnu. On the next day, 24 February 1918, the manifesto was printed and distributed in the capital, Tallinn. At the time, during World War I, as the declaration of independence occured between retreating Bolshevik Russian and advancing German troops, Tallinn remained free of foreign military presence for only one day, the 24 February 1918.

24 February - Flag Day Mexico

 

 "Flag Day" is a national holiday in Mexico dedicated to the flag of Mexico. Flag Day is celebrated every year on February 24 since its implementation in 1937. It was established by the President of Mexico, General Lázaro Cárdenas, in front of the monument to General Vicente Guerrero; Guerrero was the first to pledge allegiance to the Mexican flag, on March 12, 1821.

24 February - Tirupati foundation stone year 1130

 

Tirupati is a city in Andhra Pradesh and is home to the important Hindu shrine of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple and other historic temples and is referred to as the 'Spiritual Capital of Andhra Pradesh'. It is one of the eight Swayam Vyaktha Kshetras (Self-Manifested Temples) dedicated to Vishnu.

According to Varaha Purana, during Treta Yuga, Rama resided here with Sita and Lakshmana on his return from Lankapuri.

Tirupati Temple is one of India's most well-known and historic temples in the south which is currently commemorating its 893rd birthday. The date is marked based on the historical references to its inception on this date in 1130 AD. It is an iconic Hindu temple in India with one of the richest shrines in the world.

Sri Vaishnavite saint Bhagawad Ramanujacharya laid the foundation for the Govindaraja Swamy temple, which is today situated in the centre of the city, about 893 years ago.

Bhumana Karunakar Reddy, the city's legislator, purchased all of the antiquated inscriptions that were found inside the Govindraja Temple and it showed that Ramanujacharya laid the city's foundation stone on February 24, 1130

22 February - USA celebrates National Chili Day

 

 

National Chili Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of February each year. In 2024, this would fall on February 22nd. This day is dedicated to the beloved dish known as chili, which is a spicy stew typically made with meat, tomatoes, beans, and various chili peppers.

People often celebrate National Chili Day by enjoying a bowl of chili, either homemade or from their favorite local restaurant. It's a time for chili cook-offs, tasting events, and sharing different variations of this flavorful and hearty dish.

If you're a fan of chili, you might consider cooking up your favorite recipe or trying a new one on National Chili Day. It's a great opportunity to appreciate the warmth and deliciousness of this classic comfort food.