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"Protected animals should not be sacrificed": SP leader ST Hasan advises against politicising religious matters on Eid-al-AdhaSamajwadi Party leader ST Hasan emphasized that religious sentiments should not be politicized. He stated that traditional sacrifice will c...
"BMC must act": BJP's Kirit Somaiya alleges illegal animal slaughter in several Mumbai localities on Bakrid"Dozen'Katal at Mankhurd, Deonar, Govandi.... in Housing Societies/Complexes. Bakri Eid Kurbani inspite of Markets/Shops Kurbani Places (de...
Eid al-Adha 2026: When is Eid al-Adha 2026? Why Muslims celebrate two Eid holidays every year across the globeMuslims globally are observing Dhul Hijjah, the holiest month. This period culminates in Eid al-Adha on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The festiv...
Quote of the day by Persian poet and polymath Omar Khayyam: ‘To wisely live your life, remember two main rules. You better starve than eat whatever, and better be alone than with whoever.’Omar Khayyam, a Persian poet and scholar, remains influential centuries after his death. His wisdom on self-respect and mindful living reso...
PM Modi pays homage to Rabindranath Tagore, terms him 'timeless voice of India's civilisational soul'Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary. He described Tagore as an exceptional phi...
Bank holiday today on Ambedkar Jayanti 2026: Are banks open or closed on Tuesday, April 14, 2026? Check state-wise listBank holiday today: Central government offices will observe a holiday on April 14, 2026, for BR Ambedkar's birth anniversary. Many banks wi...
Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: Date, time, significance, puja rituals and Ganesh mantrasDevotees will observe Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi on April 5, 2026. This Hindu festival honors Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. Follo...
Is Publix open on Easter 2026? Here’s what's open and closed on EasterPublix will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, across Florida, including its pharmacies and liquor stores. However, shoppers can fi...
When is Kamada Ekadashi 2026? March 28 or 29? Check the correct date, puja rituals and significanceKamada Ekadashi, a sacred day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, will be observed on March 29, 2026. Devotees will undertake strict fasting and enga...
What is Orthodox Christmas? Why do 250 million people celebrate Christmas on January 7, is it a holidayEvery year, for millions of Christians worldwide, Christmas falls on January 7 rather than December 25. The difference exists because these...
New Year 2026: Date, day, history & why it’s celebrated on Jan 1New Year celebrations today mix traditions and modern rituals. Fireworks, music, and gatherings mark hope and fresh beginnings. The January...
SIgnificance of Leap Days: Without them we may have summers in November!Have a look at some of the numbers, history and lore behind the (not quite) every four year phenom that adds a 29th day to February.
Happy New Year 2024: History, importance and why 1st January is celebrated as New Year’s Day worldwide?Happy New Year 2024: Rooted in ancient traditions and refined by the precision of modern calendars, January 1st has become a shared moment ...
New Year 2023, January 1: History, importance, and everything you should knowThe celebration of the New Year has significant cultural and social significance as it represents a new start and the opportunity to set go...
Thank god it's no longer FridayFor many, a first-ever Friday working day not only 'felt wrong' but it also meant juggling between office time and Friday prayers.
Why Indian govt's decision to do away with calendars, diaries makes senseCalendar sales have been declining for decades – as far back as 1992 the Times of India (ToI) published a story on companies slashing budge...
PM coins new acronyms for BC and AD to take a swipe at Congress, says it is 'Before Congress' and "After Dynasty'Modi said the Congress keeps bringing up 1947 like BC and AD whenever the current government speaks about its achievements since 2014 when ...
How calendars went from featuring gorgeous women to being just purely functionalThere are fewer calendars these days but the earlier ones helped fashion modern Indian visual culture.
The real reason why the world celebrates April Fool's DayThere are various theories as to why the day came into being.
Should we have a Mahabharat day?U.S pop culture trying to appropriate a chunk of Gregorian Calendar offends national sentiment, one is open to strike with a Mahabharat Day.