Serial explosions in Hyderabad

Based on to the first reports from Hyderabad, it is reported that eleven people were killed and more than fifty injured on Thursday ( February 21,2013) night when at least three powerful serial blasts rocked a busy commercial hub of Hyderabad close to a crowded bus stand at Dilsukhnagar. The blasts happened at three points - Anand Kishan Centre, Konark theater and Venkatadri movie theater. The blasts happened simultaneously at around 7pm. The first blast occurred at 7:01 pm. The second blast happened at 7:06 pm. Two cycles were used to cause the blasts as per initial repports. One bomb has been said to have been found to be unexploded near a foot bridge.

International Mother Language Day

International Mother Language Day is an observance held annually on 21 February worldwide to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. It has observed every year since 2000 February. It was first announced on 17 November 1999 by UNESCO.

Washington Monument Dedicated

The Washington Monument is an obelisk on the national Mall in Washington, D.C, built to commemorate the first American president, General George Washington. Construction of the monument began in 1848, but was halted from 1854 to 1877, and finally completed in 1884.completed monument was dedicated on February 21, 1885.