World Leprosy Day

- January 30, 2023


Did you know that Mahatma Gandhi was a big crusader against leprosy? In India, Leprosy Day is observed on 30 January, to coincide with the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Globally, World Leprosy Day (WLD), is observed on the last Sunday of January to raise awareness about Leprosy, a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, a type of bacteria.  

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The Naval Journey of India Book I

This book is the first of a three-book series that takes a deep and detailed look at India's Naval History and a deep insight into the lives of our men and women in white. But any series on the Indian Navy has to start at the very beginning - exploring India's celebrated maritime history. Join our little hero, Bharat, and his grandfather, Commodore Sagar, as they sail into the deep blue waters of time. Book I of The Naval Journey of India takes a sweeping look at India's maritime endeavours, how the seas impacted us over millennia and how the oceans made us who we are.

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