To day is the Spring Equinox . Rohini bakshi has written a very informatively on the festivals associated with it.
 The above link tells us of the different ways we celebrate New Year. It is also the start of the nine day Vasantha Navaratri. Happy Vasantha Navaratri to all.
  This prayer from the rig Veda is something we must strive for in this disturbing Social atmosphere.. The site also gives the lyrics in Devanagari & English scripts along with meaning. Beautiful.
 Loka SamastahaBhava Sukinoh Bhavanthu.