Mar 30, 2023 | Commonwealth News
Rama Navami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. On this occasion, people observe fasts, chant prayers, and perform puja (worship) in honour of Lord Rama. They also decorate their homes and streets...
Mar 29, 2023 | Commonwealth News
The Commonwealth Secretariat and Intel collaborate to jointly launch a digital learning platform that facilitates the understanding and utilisation of emerging technologies by public sector officials across 56 commonwealth countries. This initiative aims to dispel any...
Mar 28, 2023 | Commonwealth News
Ghana gains approval of a $28.49 million grant from the African Development Bank’s Board of Directors to construct renewable energy infrastructure, which aims to increase its use of renewable energy by 10% by 2030. The funding will assist in constructing...
Mar 27, 2023 | Commonwealth News
Nat Sciver-Brunt, the all-rounder from England, scored an unbeaten 60 runs to lead Mumbai Indians to a seven-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in the first-ever Women’s Premier League held in Mumbai. The five-team competition has been praised as a...
Mar 26, 2023 | Commonwealth News
Bangladesh Independence Day is marked by parades, flag-hoisting ceremonies, and speeches by government officials. People also light candles and offer prayers in memory of the martyrs who fought for the country’s freedom. The day is a public holiday, and various...
Mar 24, 2023 | Commonwealth News
A recently discovered deep-sea worm has been named after Judith Gobin, a marine scientist from Trinidad and Tobago. This new species of worm is capable of surviving in extreme temperatures on the ocean floor, be it scorching hot or freezing cold. It is officially...
Mar 23, 2023 | Commonwealth News
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. This means abstaining from food and drink during the daylight hours for the entire month. The end of Ramadan is marked by the Eid al-Fitr festival,...
Mar 22, 2023 | Commonwealth News
49 countries out of 56 commonwealth countries that border the sea are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. New research shows these Commonwealth countries have mainstreamed their commitment to addressing the impacts of climate change on their coastal...
Mar 21, 2023 | Commonwealth News
The Bar Council of India (BCI), the statutory body that governs legal practice in the country, allows the entry of foreign law firms in India. However, they will still operate in the country in a limited capacity, such as by providing legal advice on foreign law, and...
