Pandit Makhanlal Chaturvedi's Birth Anniversary

Pandit Makhanlal Chaturvedi, born on 4 April 1889, also called Pandit ji, was an Indian poet, writer, essayist, playwright and journalist who is particularly remembered for his participation in India's national struggle for independence and his contribution to Chhavavaad, the Neo-romanticism movement of Hindi literature. He was awarded the first Sahitya Akademi Award in Hindi for his work Him Tarangini in 1955. The Government of India awarded him the civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan in1963. For his works reinforcing Indian nationalism during the British Raj, he is referred to as the Yug Charan.

Sagarmal Gopa's Death Anniversary

 

Sagarmal Gopa, who passed away on 4 April 1946, aged 45, was a freedom fighter and patriot from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. His father Akhairaj gopa was a courtier in Maharawal Jawahar Singh's court. Sagarmal Gopa had recorded the atrocities of Jawahar Singh, the contemporary ruler of Jaisalmer, in his book "Jaisalmer ka Gundaraj", after which the enmity between Jawahar Singh and Sagarmal Gopa increased. He took active part in the Non-cooperation movement in 1921. He opposed anti-people policies of then rulers of Jaisalmer. He was expelled from Jaisalmer and Hyderabad. Even in exile he continued to work for freedom movement. After his father's death in 1941, on his return to Jaisalmer he was arrested on 25 May 1941. Sagermal gopa was tortured in prison for years. He was burnt to death in the prison on 4 April 1946. "Gopal Swaroop Pathak commission" was formed to investigate the murder of Sagarmal Gopa, which under the influence of Jawahar Singh, declared this murder as suicide. 3 books were written by gopa 1) aajadi ke diwane 2) jaisalmer ka gundaraj 3) raghunath singh ka mukadma.

The Government of India issued a postage stamp in 1986 in honour of Sagarmal Gopa. A branch of Indira Gandhi Canal is named after him.

World Party Day

 

World Party Day is celebrated every year on April 3rd and it is also known as P-Day. It encourages people around the globe to celebrate life together.

It's an unofficial holiday that promotes universal fun and harmony with the aim to make the world a better place. 

The Story Behind The Origin Of World Party Day

The idea for this unofficial holiday derives from the book Flight: A Quantum Fiction Novel, published in 1995 by American author Vanna Bonta.

In the book, there is a clock that counts down to April 3, 2000, which marks the day when a synchronized worldwide celebration takes place to display joy all around the globe. 

People got inspired by the novel and the first World Party Day was celebrated in 1996 with the help of people from different organizations. 

The goal of this day is to bring people together in a joyful celebration to promote cooperation, peace, and humanitarian progress, and to contribute to a happy and positive future. 

How to Celebrate World Party Day

This day is all about partying, but it is also about cooperation and diversity. Organize a party at your house, school, or even a block party to bring your community together.

Encourage people to talk, get together and have fun! Ask people from different backgrounds and cultures to share their food and customs, to really bring in the spirit of World Party Day.

Everyone has a different idea of what a party is. If you're more of a private person, invite some family and friends over to party with you, your own way.

Whether that's a barbecue, a pizza party, a themed party, a murder mystery, a movie night, or a game night. The possibilities really are endless! Just make sure everyone is having fun. 

It is also likely that there will be a big party happening near you. If you're a party animal, get a group of friends together and go celebrate life by dancing and having fun! 

World Cloud Security Day

On 3rd April, we observe World Cloud Security Day annually, a day dedicated to spreading awareness about the significance of cloud security in our progressively digital world. It was when a whopping 70% of all corporate data was stored in the cloud. The surge in cloud usage, hastened by the global pandemic, highlighted the critical need for robust cloud security measures.

As businesses and individuals worldwide increasingly adopt cloud-based solutions for storage and operations, the security of these platforms has become of utmost importance. From multinational corporations to small businesses and individual users, everyone has a stake in ensuring the security of their data.

World Cloud Security Day acts as a global call to action. It encourages all cloud users to assess their security posture and implement robust measures to safeguard their data and systems. This can include multifactor authentication, regular software updates, and stringent security policies.

The day also aims to bridge the gap between data clouds and online safety. It serves as a reminder that while the cloud offers numerous benefits, it also presents new challenges and vulnerabilities that must be addressed.

As we look towards the future, World Cloud Security Day will continue to play a pivotal role in promoting best practices and fostering a culture of security. It is a day for every cloud user, irrespective of their location or the size of their data footprint, to reevaluate and strengthen their digital security.

World Cloud Security Day is more than just a date on the calendar. It’s a global initiative that underscores the importance of cloud security and encourages proactive measures to safeguard our digital world. As cloud usage continues to grow, so too will the significance of this day.

National Find a Rainbow Day

 

The month of April brings spring showers. After those showers, the sun comes out and a rainbow often appears. Each year on April 3rd, National Find a Rainbow Day challenges us to look to the sky and find a colourful ray of hope cast across it.

A rainbow is a spectrum of light in the form of a multi-coloured arc, appearing in the sky, that is caused by both reflection and refraction of light in water droplets in the Earth’s atmosphere. Rainbows always appear directly opposite of the sun. The light is refracted (bent) when it enters a droplet of water (which acts as a prism), then is reflected inside on the back of the droplet and refracted again when leaving it.

A rainbow has seven colours because water droplets in the atmosphere break sunlight into seven colours. When light leaves one medium and enters another, the light changes its propagation direction and bends. Red is the colour that is visible on the outer part of a rainbow and violet on the inside of a primary rainbow.

First Human Canonball Launched in 1877

 

The first human cannonball, launched on April 2, 1877 at the Royal Aquarium in London, was the 17-year-old Rossa Matilda Richter, going by the stage name "Zazel". She was launched by a spring-style cannon invented by the Canadian William Leonar Hunt ("The Great Farini"). She later toured with the P.T. Barnum Circus. Farini's cannon used rubber springs to launch a person from the cannon, limiting the distance they could be launched. Richter's career as a human cannonball ended when she broke her back during an unrelated tightrope act.

National Walking Day 2025

Every year, on the first Wednesday of April, we celebrate National Walking Day.  In 2025, National Walking Day falls on April 2.

Walking is considered one of the easiest ways to stay fit and healthy; it has been proven effective in preventing many illnesses including diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease, with only as little as 30 minutes a day. So, what makes walking good for your health, and why you should you build it into your daily routine? Read on to find out…

Why walking?

Walking is easy. It does not require any special skills, complex technique or equipment. You can walk pretty much everywhere, be in charge of your pace and time without spending any money (except for some comfy shoes). Regular walks can help to prevent cardiovascular diseases, lower your blood sugar and boost immune function. During a brisk walk, our heart pumps more blood, which makes it stronger. It’s also great for getting those legs toned up!

1.      Instant mood-booster

When we walk our bodies are getting more oxygen, which translates into more energy and puts us in a better mood. Generally, people who walk regularly are physically fitter than those who do not exercise at all. Regular walking also has a positive effect on our immunity, with people who walk daily are less likely to catch a cold. As you walk outdoors, you also get more vitamin D which contributes to higher energy levels, improved immunity, and better bone and muscle health.

2.     Supports maintaining a healthy weight

After only a few weeks of implementing regular walks into a daily routine, those trying to lose weight will begin to notice its effect. Unlike running or jogging, walking does not put pressure on your joints, back or spine. Though it can be a less aerobic exercise, brisk walking for 45 minutes will enable your body to burn around 300 calories (depending on the pace and your weight). This makes it a perfect form of exercise for people with joint injuries or those looking to maintain or lose weight.

3.     Better sleep 

It is said that 10% to 30% of adults suffer from insomnia. While there may be many reasons behind this, one of the solutions to aid better sleep is walking. Even a 20-30 minutes’ walk in the fresh air can help improve the quality of your sleep. Especially for those who prefer working out in the evening, walking is a perfect alternate evening exercise to vigorous activity such as aerobics, which can disrupt your sleep.

4. Discover new parts of your local area

There are plenty of great walks around you if you choose to discover. The list of benefits or regular walks is endless. It gives many physical and mental health benefits and is a great way to go back to regular physical activity. It can prevent serious illnesses and even make you live longer. On top of that, it is free and easy to fit into our daily routines.

So put your walking shoes on and enjoy!