Holidays 2019
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List of bank holidays in December 2019
In December 2019, banks will be closed for eight days.
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Dhanteras 2019: Date, significance and time of the festival
Dhanteras is an auspicious day for Hindus and is marked by buying new utensils, gadgets and jewellery.
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World Post Day 2019: Why we celebrate this day
World Post Day is celebrated each year on 9 October to mark the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in Bern.
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Bank holidays in October 2019: See the full list here
Bank holidays may differ for different states. Here’s a list of national holidays issued by the RBI.
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Gandhi Jayanti 2019: What is the significance of 2 October in India
Mahatma Gandhi, fondly known as the father of the nation, was born on this day in 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat.
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Diwali 2019: Five-day festivities to kick off in late October, Diwali on Oct 27th
The quintessential Hindu festival season: the five day festival is scheduled to begin with Dhanteras on October 24th, with Diwali on Oct 27th.
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Video
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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Muharram 2019: Why Muharram is observed, date and significance
This year the day of mourning falls on 10th September.
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National Doctor’s Day, 1 July 2019: Why we celebrate it, theme and history
National Doctor’s Day is celebrated on the 1st of July in India every year in the honour of Dr BC Roy.
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World Blood Donor Day 2019: Theme, objectives and why we need safe blood for all
The host country for World Blood Donor Day 2019 is Rwanda. The global event will be held in Kigali, Rwanda on 14 June 2019.
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The Reel
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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International Mother’s Day 2019: Why we celebrate Mother’s Day
The modern Mother’s Day was first celebrated in the United States when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother in 1908.
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Labour Day, 1 May 2019: Why do we celebrate International Labour Day?
The theme of International Labour Day 2019 is “Sustainable Pension for all: The Role of Social Partners”.
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Holi 2019: Mark your calendar for March 20th and 21st
Holi, a Hindu spring festival celebrated largely across India and among Indian diaspora abroad, falls on March 20th and March 21st this year (2019).
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja stars with all-round performance in Chennai’s win over Punjab
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Women’s T20 World Cup: India to face Pakistan on October 6 as ICC announce tournament schedule
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24 final: Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant for second Cup title
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IPL 2024: Bengaluru keep play-off hopes alive on back of dominating win over Gujarat
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Shooting, Baku World Cup: Shreyasi Singh placed eight at end of first day of women’s trap event