May 29 – International Day for Peacekeepers

May 30, 2020 By IndiaHappening Leave a Comment

May 29 marks International Day for Peacekeepers. The day marks as a tribute to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve in United Nations peacekeeping operations to establish peace in the world. On This day in 1948, UN Truce Supervision Organization was formed to monitor the ceasefire after the 1948 Arab-Israel war, which wasthe first ever UN peacekeeping mission.

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World Music Day

June 21 is celebrated across the world as Music Day to celebrate music and musicians. Due to Covid-19, this year, the day will be celebrated indoors. Like Yoga, music is considered to act as a therapy and helps lower stress, treats mental health issues and helps in treating sleep disorders. World Music Day started in 1982 in France as ‘Fete de la Musique’, a music festival. The man behind it was the then French Minister of Culture Jack Lang. It soon spread worldwide, and people in every country celebrate music in their unique way.
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Self-belief and Consistency are the Secrets to Success

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Another shocker for Bollywood industry, Music composer Wajid Khan dies at the age of 42

Music composer and singer Wajid Khan of Saji-Wajid duo passed away in Mumbai in the early hours on June 1. The cause of death is not known yet. He had been composing songs for most of Salman Khan’s movies. Some of the films include Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya, Tere Naam, Dabangg, Mujse Shaadi Karoge, Ek Tha Tiger and many more. Music composer Salim Merchant was the first one to confirm the news on twitter. Condolences poured in from many film fraternity. Lately, he had composed a pop anthem title ‘Pyaar Karona’, encouraging everyone to fight the coronavirus. Lauding his …
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May 29 – International Day for Peacekeepers

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