World Elephant Day is a global reminder of the majesty, vulnerability, and cultural significance of one of the world’s most iconic animals—the elephant. First observed in 2012, the day was founded by filmmaker Patricia Sims and the Elephant Reintroduction Foundation of Thailand to highlight the critical threats elephants face and to inspire collective action. This…
Day: August 12, 2025
Vikram Sarabhai: A Legacy of Science, Vision, and Nation-Building
On 12 August, India proudly celebrates the birth anniversary of Dr. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai, a name synonymous with vision, innovation, and nation-building, widely regarded as the Father of the Indian Space Programme. Born in 1919 in Ahmedabad to a well-known industrialist family, Sarabhai had every privilege at his disposal, yet he chose the path of…