Holidays 2020
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Bank holidays in June 2021: Check list here
Banks are likely to remain shut for nine days in June 2021 as per the Reserve Bank of India.
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Gudi Padwa 2021: Know the timing, significance and more about the auspicious festival
This auspicious festival is observed on the first day of the Chaitra month to mark the beginning of the New year according to the Hindu calendar.
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International Women's Day 2021 is all about celebrating the indomitable “Nari Shakti”
The theme for International Women’s Day 2021 is “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world”.
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Trending
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Arundhati Roy: The dismantling of democracy in India will affect the whole world
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‘Jaane Jaan’ review: A dream cast and solid craft steer ‘The Devotion of Suspect X’ adaptation
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Gangster Sukhdool Gill shot dead in Canada, say reports
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Sriram Raghavan: Remembering the dark side to Dev Anand
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Fiction: Rumours say an ex-army chief is staging a military coup. How will the government respond?
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World Wildlife Day 2021 is all about “Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet”
The day celebrates the beautiful and varied forms of wild flora and fauna and raises awareness of the multitude of benefits that their conservation provides.
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National Science Day 2021: Remembering CV Raman and celebrating India’s science geniuses
The theme for National Science Day 2021 is “Future of STI: Impacts on Education, Skills and Work”.
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Shivaji Jayanti 2021: 391st birth anniversary of Shivaji Bhonsle, celebration begins virtually
This year, the day marks the 391st birth anniversary of Shivaji Bhonsle, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
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Video
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Watch: Rahul Gandhi puts on railway porters’ uniform and badge and carries luggage as he meets them
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Watch: The moment when Pope Francis joined a priest’s video call to his family back in Kerala
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Watch: Scenes of chaos at Mumbai Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations as crowd breaks through barricade
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Watch: Man brews coffee and records it in cinematic style inspired by the film ‘Oppenheimer’
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Watch: Deep-sea footage of World War II shipwrecks from the Battle of Midway in the Pacific Ocean
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Basant Panchami 2021: Know all about Saraswati puja, history and significance of the day
This year, Basant Panchami will be celebrated on Feb 16. The Panchami Tithi begins at 3.36 AM on Feb 16 and ends on Feb 17 at 5.46 AM.
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World Radio Day 2021: Celebrate ‘New World, New Radio’
This edition of World Radio Day is divided into three main sub-themes — Evolution, Innovation, and Connection.
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Martyrs’ Day 2021: Tribute to freedom fighters of the nation
Shaheed Diwas aims to pay tribute to the freedom fighters who lost their lives fighting for the freedom, welfare and progress of our nation.
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The Reel
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‘Jaane Jaan’ review: A dream cast and solid craft steer ‘The Devotion of Suspect X’ adaptation
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What’s behind the Kareena Kapoor Khan swerve: ‘It’s important to keep changing yourself’
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Sriram Raghavan: Remembering the dark side to Dev Anand
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‘Khufiya’ trailer: Tabu, Ali Fazal in Vishal Bhardwaj’s spy thriller
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Start the week with a film: ‘The Host’ is a Korean creature feature with head and heart
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National Voters’ Day 2021: Significance, theme for celebrating the power of vote
The National Voters’ Day is observed on January 25 every year to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India in 1950.
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Makar Sankranti 2021: Auspicious time, significance and history
This Makar Sankranti, Maha Punya Kala begins at 8.30 AM and ends at 10.15 AM. This is the best time to perform the special puja for the day.
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Lohri 2021: All you need to know about the history, importance and significance
Lohri holds great significance as it marks the beginning of the harvest season of Rabi crops in Punjab and the end of winter.
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The Field
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India at Asian Games, September 22 schedule: Indian paddlers in action; Volleyball team to play R12
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ICC Men’s ODI World Cup: South Africa announce revised squad with pacers Nortje, Magala ruled out
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Misplaced priorities: India’s preference for multi-sport events needs a relook
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Watch, Asian Games highlights: India stun three-time champs Korea to make it to volleyball knockouts
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Asian Games, Boxing: Deepak Bhoria – once undernourished and counted out, now India’s best medal bet