World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day this time around is celebrated under the theme, ”Mental health is a universal human right” While every human must have access to be consulted & treated for mental health-related disorders one must also bear in mind that mental health should...
World Teachers’ Day

World Teachers’ Day

“One good teacher in a lifetime may sometimes change a delinquent into a solid citizen.” – Philip Wylie  Philip Wylie has nicely translated his thoughts about teachers into words. Behind every educated individual, there stands a dedicated teacher,...
International Children’s and Elders’ Day

International Children’s and Elders’ Day

Let’s make a better place for the children to enjoy and the elderly to unwind On the 20th of November each year, children around the world are celebrated for their existence and importance to society. However, here in Sri Lanka, the day falls on the first day of...
International Translation Day

International Translation Day

“Without translation, we would be living in provinces bordering on silence.” -George Steiner International Translation Day is celebrated on September 30th each year to honor the essential role that translators and interpreters play in bridging language barriers,...
World Tourism Day

World Tourism Day

“World is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustin  The modern concept of tourism originated in the 17th century with the “Grand Tour.” This European tradition was not just about travel; its primary aim was to explore...