The concert will be followed by a tasting of "Sabzi Polo Mahi" traditional dish, served on the occasion this celebration which marks the first day of spring.

UNESCO: Cultural and Special Events at UNESCO House

The slugger rejected a multiyear extension last offseason that was said to include a small percentage of the franchise and cut off negotiations on the first day of spring training.

WSJ: Albert Pujols Leaves St. Louis Cardinals for Los Angeles Angels

On this first day of spring, one animal rights group is urging people to use the occasion of a fresh start, a brand new season, to give up eating meat.

NPR: For Spring, an Attempt to Forgo Meat

The conditions present us with what seems to be a paradox, on the first day of spring - the Met Office warning members of the public to take care in potentially icy conditions because of the low temperatures.

BBC: Spring equinox today but winter lingers

Indeed, the rally was timed not only to coincide with the first sitting day of the Spring session of the parliament but the anniversary of her "no carbon tax" pledge during last year's federal election.

BBC: Canberra's season of protest

The 38-year-old Jeter, who has repeatedly vowed to be ready for opening day, played in his first big league spring training game on March 9 as a designated hitter.

WSJ: Yanks on verge of getting Vernon Wells from Angels

When the road is fully constructed in spring of 2012, the first 10 days of the trip will be cut to a two-day dusty drive.

BBC: Nepal��s shrinking Annapurna Circuit