As the world observes World Heritage Day on April 18th, the focus extends beyond mere commemoration to a crucial call for proactive engagement. This annual observance, officially known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites (IDMS), underscores the imperative to preserve, protect, and promote the 1,223 UNESCO-recognized World Heritage Sites across 168 countries, a testament to our planet's diverse natural and cultural legacy. As the world observes World Heritage Day on April 18th, the focus extends beyond mere commemoration to a crucial call for proactive engagement.
Cyberattacks have compelled everyone to be on red alert: companies, governments, security architects and security engineers are navigating cybersecurity tools, technologies and trends to stay cut above the rest. Stakeholders have furthered their investments to safeguard their organizations from cybercrime, including phishing, malware, password attacks, denial-of-service attacks and password attacks.
The U.S. President has slapped a reciprocal tariff rate of 26% imposed on goods exported by India to the U.S. The announcement was made during the “Liberation Day” address on April 2, 2025, triggering economic debates and market reactions globally. The quantum of tariffs on India was based on cumulative tariffs imposed by a country on American goods. Potus has also announced his contemplation to form universal baseline tariffs of 10%, along with the tariffs announced. Meanwhile, country-specific reciprocal tariffs will reportedly replace the baseline tariffs starting April 9, 2025.
Maternal and natal care forms a critical link in the chain of human development, impacting not only individual families but also the broader health and economic landscape. Recognizing this profound connection, the World Health Organization (WHO) has designated it as the central theme for World Health Day 2025, observed on the 7th of April every year.
The transformation sweeping through the Indian industry shows most clearly in the pulp and paper sector. ITC, a leader in sustainable business practices, made its intent clear when it announced the acquisition of Century Pulp & Paper's operations. This strategic move highlights a fundamental truth that progressive Indian companies now embrace: lasting resilience requires balancing economic growth with environmental responsibility.
Every April 2nd, the world pauses to recognize World Autism Awareness Day – not just as a date on the calendar but as a vital opportunity to reshape how we understand and support the autism community. Behind the statistics and awareness campaigns lie real stories of individuals navigating a world that often struggles to accommodate neurodiversity.
The current decade, due to end soon, is expected to be remembered for the global attention towards climate change, as well as the introduction of sustainable products in our lives. Every industry has had to make process and ingredient changes so that they can be considered as environmentally conscious. Use of chemicals in production is now becoming a strict no-no for many industries, and they have brought out their own range of eco-friendly products.
Every year on March 30, the world unites to observe International Day of Zero Waste, a global initiative established by the UN General Assembly in 2022 to confront the urgent challenges of overconsumption, waste mismanagement, and unsustainable production. This year’s theme, “Towards zero waste in fashion and textile,” calls for transformative action in an industry projected to generate 134 million tonnes of waste by 2030. But this crisis is not insurmountable. A zero waste future is within reach through innovation, collaboration, and accountability, powered by green technology & sustainability practices.
As the world gears up to celebrate Global Recycling Day on March 18, 2025, the spotlight is firmly on the urgent need to rethink our approach to waste management and packaging. With global waste production expected to reach 3.4 billion tons by 2050, businesses and consumers alike are waking up to the reality that our current linear economy: take, make, dispose, is no longer sustainable.
The UNCTAD marks World Consumer Rights Day on March 15 to meet the needs (for goods and services) of present and future generations that are environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. Global consumer movement and other doyens will come on the same page for the theme “A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles.” The theme for 2025 is a clarion call to make sustainable and healthy lifestyle choices accessible, available and affordable for all.
In the bustling digital landscape of 2025, World Day against Cyber Censorship on March 12 is a call to action for a free and open web, serving as a moment of reflection for businesses, governments, and individuals alike. Ever since the day was started by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in 2008, it has been a reminder that the world demands an open internet where everyone can access news, share opinions and connect freely.
Every year, International Women’s Day serves as a moment of reflection, celebration, and renewed commitment to gender equality. This year’s theme, “Accelerating Action,” calls on us to move beyond incremental progress and take bold, decisive steps toward a more equitable world. It is a reminder that while we have made significant strides, there is still much work to be done, especially in areas like women’s health, economic empowerment, and leadership.
The growth of the next-generation batteries market is on an upward curve, with the evolving electric vehicles (EV) market among the key growth factors. The increasing climate change globally has led to many changes in the policies of governments globally. To combat global climatic changes and control pollution levels, there has been a major policy implemented regarding the use of clean, efficient, and sustainable energy sources.
The past two years have been a whirlwind of AI evolution. Companies raced to tout generative AI as an elixir, investors poured billions into startups, and cloud providers pledged to build data centers at breakneck speed. But recent signals, including subtle shifts from industry leaders like Microsoft, suggest a recalibration is underway.
In the ever-evolving narrative of industrial innovation, the story of Industry 5.0 is that of collaboration, creativity, and human-centric progress. At the heart of this new era lies a transformative protagonist: collaborative robots, or cobots. These intelligent machines are not just tools, they are partners, enabling a seamless fusion of human ingenuity and robotic precision. As we step into this new chapter of industrial evolution, cobots are redefining the way we work, produce, and innovate.
Every year, on the last day of February, the world comes together to observe Rare Diseases Day, a day dedicated to amplifying the voices of the 300 million people worldwide living with rare diseases.
Our planet groans under the weight of a burgeoning waste crisis, with plastic pollution choking our oceans and landfills overflowing. In this era of heightened environmental awareness, businesses are increasingly exploring sustainable alternatives. Enter compostable packaging, a promising solution that aims to minimize our ecological footprint.
The World Day of Social Justice is marked on February 20 every year to remind the significance of creating societies that are just and more equitable. Pervasive job insecurities, rampant injustice and soaring inequality are the deepest cleavages in society, putting the onus on surmounting poverty, inequality, unemployment, lack of social protection and exclusion.
Apple on Wednesday introduced an affordable version of iPhone 16—iPhone 16e—seen by tech pundits as a strategic move to stay at the helm in the budget smartphone market. The iPhone 16e, priced at $599, could be a defining moment to put the company’s Apple Intelligence in the hands of more consumers. The affordable iPhone will be available beginning Friday, February 28.
February 14th isn't just Valentine's Day; it's World Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Day. It's a day when we pause to reflect on the tiny hearts that beat with extraordinary strength, the families who champion their every milestone, and the relentless pursuit of medical innovation that fuels their journeys. It's a story of hope, resilience, and the power of human ingenuity
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