• Creativity starts in the mind; it is simply imagination put into practice. Big companies began as ideas, which emerged from innovation and creativity. Similarly, many careers thrive on creativity, including design, new media, performing arts, publishing, and visual arts.

Step up and innovate, even as the world marks World Creativity and Innovation Day.

World Creativity and Innovation day celebrated every April 21, aims to raise awareness of the role of creativity and innovation in all aspects of human development.

Nobody is born with creativity; it is nurtured through practice. That is why it is always essential to step out of your comfort zone and explore avenues that can spark creativity within you. The only way to be creative is by practising creativity, engaging in activities that open your mind and encourage you to look at things from a different perspective.

Creativity starts in the mind; it is simply imagination put into practice. Big companies began as ideas, which emerged from innovation and creativity. Similarly, many careers thrive on creativity, including design, new media, performing arts, publishing, and visual arts.

Creativity can be applied in various departments to solve different issues. The United Nations emphasizes that creativity and innovation are needed to tackle the world's biggest challenges, from poverty to inequality.

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Other international organizations have also chipped in with their views on the transforming nature of creativity and innovation:

@UNIDO: "What if your idea could change the world?" From a spark of creativity to game-changing innovation, that’s how transformation begins. On this #WorldCreativityAndInnovationDay, we celebrate the power of ideas that drive impact.

@OECDEduSkills: “Creativity is increasingly becoming recognized as an important skill for workers.”

@ThinkPalm: “Happy World Creativity and Innovation Day!” Today, we're celebrating the brilliant minds behind the ideas that spark change and drive progress. Take a moment to give a big shoutout to the creative minds on your team—the on

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The future is shaped by those who dare to choose creativity, embrace Innovations and create differently.

While creativity originates in the mind, it requires a lot of practice to fine-tune ideas. Today, create differently.