The Navarathri Mandapam concerts, also known as the Navarathri Sangeetholsavam, will be held from October 3rd to October 13th, 2024 at the historic Navarathri Mandapam in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. This prestigious classical music festival celebrates the compositions of Maharaja Swathi Thirunal, a legendary composer and former ruler of Travancore.
The International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK; Malayalam: Anthardeshiya Chalachitrolsavam Keralam) is held in November/ December every year and is acknowledged as one of the leading such events in India. Several national and international films have their premiers at the IFFK each year.
Care work, both paid and unpaid, is crucial to the future of decent work. Growing populations, ageing societies, changing families, women’s secondary status in labour markets and shortcomings in social policies demand urgent action on the organization of care work from governments, employers, trade unions and individual citizens. If not adequately addressed, current deficits in care service provision and its quality will create a severe and unsustainable global care crisis and increase gender inequalities at work.
Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) was established in 1982 by H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, a Member of the Supreme Council and the Ruler of Sharjah. He founded it to bring to life his vision of creating a nation of readers. The rich legacy of the SIBF has extended across four decades. It promotes both cultural and intellectual growth and exchange worldwide.