Pride Parade in Chennai for the first time...Its never too late..

those eyes spoke of sorrow.... with stories of unrivaled lust.... they spoke of anger and wonder.... they asked for hope.... like they were waiting waiting colors to come in… waiting for their pride to triumph...

Iranian diplomats disinvited from Canada Day ceremonies

Next Wednesday, Canada Day will be celebrated.  It will be the celebration of Canada's 142nd Anniversary as a Federation.  A traditional National celebration is held on Parliament Hill and the Canadian...

An Apology on the Eve of Juneteenth 2009

On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas on horseback, accompanied by 2,000 Union soldiers and read General Order 3 to those assembled, including the 250,000 enslaved persons of...

Let us seize the fresh opportunity for a new and better era

Source: http://www.thebottomline.lk/2009/05/20/editorial.htm Date: 20 May 2009 Scenes of jubilation and euphoria have pervaded the streets of the capital Colombo, and many other parts of the country, as the Sri Lankan President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces,...

Celebrate Arbor Day 2009: what is it exactly?

Today in the United States, it's Arbor Day! It's a day to celebrate all things 'tree' related, it's a day to plant trees, and to give thanks for the amazing varieties of trees that habitate our planet and clean...

Armed Forces Day 2009: Celebrations across the United States

Armed Forces Day, May 16th 2009, is a day that is held in many nations around the world, prominently in the United States, and is a day to honour all military forces for the work they do or have done to serve their...

"Scudetto" Cagliari

Celebration in Piazza Yenne. Cagliari won its only Scudetto in 1970, especially thanks to its top scorer Gigi Riva "Rombo di Tuono"

Seijun Shiki Day ( 成人式) in Japan.

By, Uwe Paschen. Today is a very important day here in Japan (日本 Nihon or Nippon, officially 日本国  Nippon-koku or Nihon-koku) for most Families since most have some one in their family that will celebrate...

Will America 'Go Green'?

In a time of recession and job and money crisis will America participate in 'Go Green' is a big question. Can America afford to 'Go Green' is the burning question in current circumstances. What will happen will...

N.Korea celebrates the birthday of the "Great Leader" Kim Il Sung

North Korea celebrated the birthday of its "great leader" and "eternal president" late Kim Il Sung, the father of current leader Kim Jong Il, on April 15. The traditional North Korean festivities involving precise...

Theatre Activism

Thirty years ago a feminist theatre movement came into being in Pakistan. Based in Karachi, the Tehrik-e-Niswan has used dance, drama and daring for raising its voice against injustices, in particular against...

Newroz: From tradition to politics, why it is important to Kurds

Today in London, the Kurdish community gathered to celebrate Newroz, the Kurdish New Year, a tradition going across countries in Middle East and Central Asia. It coincides with the spring equinox of 21st of March...

What is International Women's Day on March 8?

International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 every year, and this year marks the 100th Anniversary of the beginning of this tradition. It celebrates the economic, political and social achievements of all women all over the world. The day has since become less...

Lantern Festival kicks off: fireworks cause fire at Beijing hotel

The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar, which happens to be today, February 9th. The festival is truly a beautiful celebration of light, marking the end of...

Vancouver 2010 One Year Away

    As the countdown clock ticked past 365 days Wednesday night celebrations began across the lower mainland and Whistler. The IOC and VANOC planned several events centered around the 2010 Games to...

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