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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Hockey, Asia Cup, India vs Indonesia, as it happened: India wins 16-0 to go through to the Super 4
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When India was a ‘land of diamonds’, Russian tsars eagerly tried to build ties with Aurangzeb
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Watch: Japanese man transforms himself into a dog with Rs 12 lakh costume
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Behind Gyanvapi’s women petitioners, a network of men who have long fought for Hindutva causes
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Does US have evidence of aliens visiting us on Earth?
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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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‘You are doing nothing’: Democrat leader interrupts Texas governor at press conference over gun laws
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‘Single biggest learning experience of my life’: Rahul Gandhi about father Rajiv’s assassination
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Watch: Indo-Tibetan border police play nostalgic childhood game after snowfall in Himachal Pradesh
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Watch: New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern explains how her country implemented gun control
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Watch: This girl with an amputated leg has to hop to school on one foot in a Bihar town
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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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Watch: Partition, art and the idea of home in short film ‘The Miniaturist Of Junagadh’
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Watch: ‘The Gray Man’ stars Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Dhanush and Ana de Armas
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‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ trailer: Christian Bale joins Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman
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‘Zollywood’ trailer: Marathi film about Vidarbha’s theatre scene is coming soon to cinemas
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Watch: Teaser of new ‘Mission: Impossible’ film ‘Dead Reckoning Part One’ is out
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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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Women’s T20 Challenge, Trailblazers v Velocity live: Velocity win the toss, will bowl first
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Badminton: Lakshya Sen set for another training stint in Dubai with Viktor Axelsen
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Hockey, Asia Cup, India vs Indonesia, as it happened: India wins 16-0 to go through to the Super 4
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IPL 2022: LSG captain KL Rahul – ‘Our stats while chasing haven’t been good, we need to improve’
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Boxing: Meet Manisha Moun, the driven boxer from Kaithal who made her mark at the World C’ships