World Dosa Day

 

Every south Indian breakfast is incomplete without adding a plateful of idli and a crispy dosa. Whenever we talk about South Indian dishes, this beloved rice-based dish or dosa is the first thing that pops into our head. Fermented for 8-10 hours or preferably overnight, this crispy and golden brown dosa is relished with coconut chutney and piping hot sambar for a flavourful taste. Dosa has managed to become a flavourful breakfast staple that has found its home in many homes, other than the South Indian regions.

Dosa, the quintessential South Indian delicacy, is celebrated worldwide on March 3rd as World Dosa Day, an occasion that pays homage to the beloved crispy crepe. Spread all across the world, this pancake-like dish, referred to with many names like dosha, dosai and more, people love experimenting with this South Indian dish. 

 

World Hearing Day

 

Today, we live in a world suffering from catastrophic levels of noise pollution. Loudness has become a new normal in almost every sphere of our lives—work, celebration, community gatherings, and more! However, this growing level of noise pollution has led to many cases of hearing impairment and hearing loss worldwide. World Health Organisation has reported that over 5% of the global population — roughly 430 million people urgently need rehabilitation to prevent hearing loss. This includes 34 million children as well. To address the need for awareness of hearing loss, the WHO commemorates March 3rd as World Hearing Day every year.

World Hearing Day is a significant opportunity to raise awareness about hearing loss and the importance of ear health. It is also related to maximising health insurance benefits to cover necessary care, such as hearing aids. This article will emphasise the significance of World Hearing Day.

What is the History of World Hearing Day?

World Hearing Day was first observed on March 3, 2007, when the First International Conference on Prevention and Rehabilitation of Hearing Impairment was hosted in Beijing, China. The delegation emphasised the significance of raising awareness about hearing impairment and observed that day as the “International Ear Care Day.” Later, in 2014, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared March 3rd the World Hearing Day.