Lifestyle
International Albinism Awareness Day 2022: Here’s all you need to know
Albinism or pigmentation or colour blindness is a disorder due to which the skin of a person becomes discoloured due to the lack of certain elements in the body. The United Nations celebrates Awareness Day for such people to get their human rights.

Some international days of the United Nations do not appear important at times. But their importance is much greater. One such day is International Albinism Awareness Day.
Albinism or pigmentation or colour blindness is a disorder due to which the skin of a person becomes discoloured due to the lack of certain elements in the body. The United Nations celebrates Awareness Day for such people to get their human rights.
Albinism Awareness
International Pigmentation Awareness Day is celebrated every year on June 13 to spread awareness among people about albinism or pigmentation disease. Albinism is a genetic disease but a non-communicable disease, which is passed on from birth in a person. This disease occurs in both men and women and is found in all parts of the world without discrimination of caste, culture and place.
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Albinism Disease
In this disease, there is a deficiency of pigment called melanin which is found in hair, skin and eyes. Due to this, this person is not able to bear the sun and strong light. The result of this is that every person suffering from this disease, starts having trouble with vision and he or she is at increased risk of getting skin cancer. There is currently no cure in the world for this disease caused due to lack of melanin.
International Albinism Awareness Day Theme 2022
The theme for the International Albinism Awareness Day this year is “United in making our voice heard.” The subject was chosen in order to raise the voices of people dealing with albinism and to highlight the work that is being done by and for them.
The theme will also promote community togetherness by highlighting the acceptance of the many lifestyles that persons with albinism lead. Its purpose is to show that patients with albinism can cope with all adverse conditions.
June 13 special day in India
The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on December 18, 2014, that every year on June 14, International Albinism Awareness Day will be observed. It is considered a symbol of the commitment of the international community to albinism. Due to the Covid-19 epidemic, it is the effort of the United Nations to make every person aware of albinism in the era of this global epidemic.
International Albinism Awareness Day History
Discussions about albinism first spread in the year 2000 with news from Tanzania. Here the violent attacks and murders of people suffering from albinism caught the attention of the world. The local people believed the cause of this disease to be some magical power. It was also believed that people suffering from albinism had magical powers. Since then, efforts have been made to spread awareness about albinism and since 2014, International Day has been declared for it.
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Lifestyle
Armed Forces Flag Day 2023 India: Know history, significance and other details
The Ministry of Defence declared on August 28, 1949, that December 7 would be Armed Forces Flag Day in remembrance of the soldiers, sailors, and airmen.

Our strength lies in the nation’s armed forces. To guarantee that their compatriots get a decent night’s sleep, they risk their lives by standing at the borders. They bravely and valiantly battle the enemy, often losing their lives in the process, all for the sake of the country.
The armed forces put the nation and its citizens above all else, including their own lives, as a sign of their love for it. Armed Forces Flag Day is observed annually to honour those who gave their lives defending our nation and to raise money for the military’s advancement.
December 7 is marked as Armed Forces Flag Day each year. The big day falls on Thursday this year.
The Ministry of Defence declared on August 28, 1949, that December 7 would be Armed Forces Flag Day in remembrance of the soldiers, sailors, and airmen. Additionally, it exhorts individuals to sell badges and stickers in order to raise money for the improvement of the armed forces.
On this day, people get together to discuss the well-being of former service members as well as options for rehabilitation for victims of war.
People across the country get together to sell coupon flags, stickers, and other goods in order to raise money for the improvement of the armed forces on this day. The nation’s researchers, sailors, and pilots risk their life to keep us secure. It is important that we make an effort to express our gratitude for their assistance.
On this day, people honour the martyrs and help to support and care for the nation’s military personnel, including those in the air force, navy, and army.
Donations for the care and rehabilitation of the Indian Armed Forces must be made through the Kendriya Sainik Board’s official website (ksb.gov.in/DonateAFFDF.htm). Donations and funding are distributed to all former soldiers and their families by the Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) through a network of Rajya Sainik Boards (RSBs) and Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs).
Festivals
National Press Day: Election Commission shares archival photo of press conference from 1967 | Watch here
National Press Day is observed every year on November 16 to celebrate the importance of a free and responsible press in a democratic society.

On the occasion of National Press Day, the Election Commission of India shared an archival photo of a press conference from 1967. The National Press Day is observed every year on November 16 to celebrate the importance of a free and responsible press in a democratic society. The day also commemorates the establishment of the Press Council of India, which acts as a regulatory body for the news media industry in the country.
Sharing the archival photo on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, the Election Commission of India said that the picture is of a press conference from 1967, addressed by then Chief Election Commissioner KVK Sundaram.
Meanwhile, several political leaders also extended their greetings to the journalists on the occasion of National Press Day. Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur took to X and wrote that a free press forms the bedrock of democracy and is rightly regarded as its fourth pillar. He also saluted all the journalists who dedicatedly perform their duties in a responsible, unbiased and professional manner, bringing news and educating masses on a variety of issues.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also extended his best wishes to all journalist friends on the National Press Day. He said that journalists are vigilant sentinels of democracy. He also congratulated all the journalists for continuously serving democracy with impartiality and fearlessness.
Extending warm greetings on the occasion, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that the free press is the cornerstone of democracy and gives voice to the people. He further asked masses to pledge to safeguard the independence of the fourth pillar of democracy and empower the people with unbiased information.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah also conveyed greetings to the journalists stating them to be the guardians of truth. He added that journalist’s words shape their reality, shedding light on the stories that matter. He also extended gratitude to the fraternity for their unwavering dedication to journalism.
Festivals
Happy Dhanteras 2023: Wishes, messages to share with your loved ones
Dhanteras is considered the most auspicious day to buy silver, gold and other assets. Devotees welcome Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera into the house. The whole house is decorated in lights, colours and happiness prevails in the hearts of everybody

Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali which is the festival of lights and is the most awaited festival of the year. This year Diwali is going to be celebrated on November 12. Dhanteras is celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha of the Hindu month of Kartik.
Dhanteras is going to be celebrated on November 10. Dhanteras is considered the most auspicious day to buy silver, gold and other assets. Devotees welcome Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera into the house. The whole house is decorated in lights, colours and happiness prevails in the hearts of everybody.The most auspicious time to buy gold is from 12:35 pm to 2:46pm. Apart from gold one can also buy home furniture, broom, utensils, electronic items and metals
People worship Lord Kubera and Goddess Lakshmi and seek their blessings for prosperity and wealth in their lives. Here is a list of quotes and wishes that one can share with his family members lo let them know that they are thinking about them
Happy Dhanteras to you and your family, may your year be filled with joy and success.
If you let your learning lead to knowledge, you become a fool. If you let your learning lead to action, you become wealthy -Tony Robbins
Often the more money you make the more money you spend; that why more money doesn’t make you rich assets make you rich – Robert Kiyosaki
This is the day to trust the gods and let them guide us to the path of prosperity and happiness. Happy Dhanteras
The big money is not in the buying and selling but in the waiting. Charlie Munger.
May you always be guided by the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Durga and Lord Kubera, and may prosperity never leave your life.
If you are saving, you are succeeding – Steve Burkholder
Happy Dhanteras. May Goddess Lakshmi walk into your home and fill it with wealth, prosperity and joy
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