India Observes National Press Day on November 16
November 16 marks National Press Day in India. This was the day on which the Press Council of India started functioning as a moral watchdog of the press.
November 16 marks National Press Day in India. This was the day on which the Press Council of India started functioning as a moral watchdog of the press.
World Diabetes Day is observed by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization on November 14 in response to the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. Theme for 2018 …
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International Translation Day is celebrated every year on 30 September. The theme for ITD 2018 Translation: promoting cultural heritage in changing times. ITD 2018 highlights the role of translation in promoting an understanding of …
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