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07 September - Krishna Janmashtami 2023
10 August - Lion Day
Lion Day aims to raise awareness of the majestic hunter, the ultimate feline, the king of the jungle,
On #WorldLionDay, let us resolve to protect & conserve the King of Jungle so that their number increases in the country. These magnificent species are a beauty to behold. We need to also save the natural habitat of the lions to ensure their survival.
Each year on August 10, lion lover’s around the globe use this day to bring awareness to the declining population of lions. Furthermore, we suggest learning about ways to help the preservation of lion habitats, as well.
The lion species, also known as Panthera leo, is one of the largest species on earth. Typically weighing 300 to 550 pounds, the lion can vary from a light buff color to a deep reddish brown color. Surprisingly, there is also the rare white lion found in the wild. Easily recognized by it’s thick mane, the lion is also muscular and has a loud, deafening roar. Unfortunately, as majestic lions my seem, they are slowly disappearing.
10 August - World BioFuel Day
Every year 10th August is observed as World Bio-Fuel Day in a bid to create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green Fuels), "World Biofuel Day" is observed every year on 10th August.
Biofuels are environment friendly fuels and their utilization would address global concerns about containment of carbon emissions. Biofuels are derived from renewable bio-mass resources and, therefore, provide a strategic advantage to promote sustainable development and to supplement conventional energy sources in meeting the rapidly increasing requirements for transportation fuels associated with high economic growth, as well as in meeting the energy needs of India’s vast rural population.
Biofuels have the benefits of reducing import dependency on crude oil, cleaner environment, additional income to farmers and employment generation in rural areas.
09 August - Vinayaka Krishna Gokak birth anniversary
Vinayaka Krishna Gokak was an eminent Indian writer, scholar, and academician, known for his contributions to literature and education in the Kannada language. He was born on 09 August 1909, in Savanur, Karnataka, and passed away on 28 April 1992.
Gokak was a prolific writer in Kannada literature, known for his poetry, plays, essays, and critiques. He played a significant role in the Navodaya movement, which aimed to bring about modernization and progress in Kannada literature. His poetry is known for its lyrical quality, social consciousness, and philosophical depth.
Gokak's notable works include "Bharatha Sindhu Rashmi," an epic poem that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of India, and "Vishwa Kannada," a collection of essays that reflects his vision for the global spread of Kannada language and culture.
Apart from his literary pursuits, Gokak had a distinguished career in academia. He served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mysore and later as the Chairman of the National Book Trust of India. He was also honored with several awards for his contributions to literature and education, including the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors.
Vinayaka Krishna Gokak's legacy continues to inspire writers, scholars, and students of Kannada literature, and he is remembered as one of the towering figures in the cultural and intellectual landscape of Karnataka.
08 August - International Cat Day
08 August - Bhisham Sahni born in 1915
08 August : 1942 The Quit India Movement
The Quit India Movement , also known as the August Movement, was a movement launched at the Bombay session of the All-India Congress Committee by Mahatma Gandhi on 8 August 1942, during World War II, demanding an end to British Rule of India
The Cripps Mission had failed, and on 8 August 1942, Gandhi made a call to Do or Die in his Quit India speech delivered in Bombay at the Gowalia Tank Maidan.The All-India Congress Committee launched a mass protest demanding what Gandhi called "An Orderly British Withdrawal" from India. Even though it was at war, the British were prepared to act. Almost the entire leadership of the Indian National Congress was imprisoned without trial within hours of Gandhi's speech. Most spent the rest of the war in prison and out of contact with the masses. The British had the support of the Viceroy's Council (which had a majority of Indians), of the All India Muslim League, the princely states, the Indian Imperial Police, the British Indian Army, the Hindu Mahasabha and the Indian Civil Service. Many Indian businessmen profiting from heavy wartime spending did not support the Quit India Movement. Many students paid more attention to Subhas Chandra Bose, who was in exile and supporting the Axis Powers. The only outside support came from the Americans, as President Franklin D. Roosevelt pressured Prime Minister Winston Churchill to give in to some of the Indian demands. The Quit India campaign was effectively crushed.The British refused to grant immediate independence, saying it could happen only after the war had ended.
25 October - Shambel Abebe Bikila death anniversary
Shambel Abebe Bikila (August 7, 1932 – October 25, 1973) was an Ethiopian marathon runner who was a back-to-back Olympic marathon champion. He is the first sub-Saharan African Olympic gold medallist, winning his first gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome while running barefoot. At the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, he won his second gold medal. In turn, he became the first athlete to successfully defend an Olympic marathon title. In both victories, he ran in world record time.
07 August : Mata Hari birth anniversary
Margaretha Geertruida "Margreet" MacLeod (7 August 1876 – 15 October 1917), better known by the stage name Mata Hari, was a Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan who was convicted of being a spy for Germany during World War I. Despite her admitting under interrogation to taking money to work as a German spy many people still believe she was innocent because the French Army needed a scapegoat. She was executed by firing squad in France.