Sep 6, 2024 | Commonwealth News
On September 6, 1968, the Kingdom of Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland) gained formal independence within the Commonwealth. This national holiday, called Somhlolo Day, honours King Sobhuza I (Ngwane IV), the revered founder of Eswatini, also known as...
Sep 5, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Maldives National Day is celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm across the island nation. The day commences with a flag-hoisting ceremony, where the national flag is raised amidst a show of pride and unity. Government officials, school children, and citizens...
Sep 4, 2024 | Commonwealth News
The Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce, in delegation with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), recently participated in Cameroon Investment Week in India, significantly strengthening economic ties between India and Cameroon. A key highlight of...
Sep 3, 2024 | Commonwealth News
The 19th CII India-Africa Business Conclave, held in New Delhi under the theme “Creating One Future,” focused on enhancing the strategic partnership between India and African nations. This high-profile event brought together dignitaries and delegates to...
Aug 26, 2024 | Commonwealth News
The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India and by Hindus around the world. Devotees observe a day-long fast, which they break at midnight, the time traditionally believed to be Krishna’s birth. Temples and homes are decorated, and idols of...
Aug 19, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Rakshabandhan is a vibrant celebration of the bond of love, duty, and lifelong care between brothers and sisters. It is observed on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana (usually in August). On this day, sisters perform a small puja (ritual), applying a...
