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Muharram Date 2026 : When is Muharram and Ashura in 2026? Will banks and schools be closed? Full holiday schedule, history, and significance explainedMuharram Date: Muharram, marking the Islamic New Year and a significant religious observance, is anticipated around June 26, 2026. Ashura, ...- BJP backs NCERT's move to include Emergency chapter in Class 9 textbookThe BJP has endorsed the NCERT's move to include the Emergency period in Class 9 textbooks, deeming it a crucial "dark chapter" for student...
- Muharram 2026: Will schools be closed? Here’s the latest update on state-wise school holidaysMuharram, marking the Islamic New Year, holds deep spiritual significance. Ashura, on the 10th of Muharram, will be observed around June 25...
- Lohagad Fort: From 2,000-year-old legacy to ghost sightings, what makes it Maharashtra’s most mysterious landmarkA recent death at Lohagad Fort, initially deemed accidental, has amplified attention on this ancient Maharashtra landmark, known for its my...
- Exporters urge govt not to impose curbs on onionsIndian onion exporters are urging the government against imposing export curbs, citing a surge in wholesale prices at Lasalgaon market. Del...
- Madhavan’s watch grabs eyeballs at Padma Shri ceremony. It comes with 18 karat-gold case. Check its jaw-dropping priceActor R Madhavan's recent Padma Shri award ceremony was a style highlight, with his choice of a rare Titan Nebula Jalsa Flying Tourbillon w...
- Best proverb of the day: "No matter where you turn or wander, you will always end up at home"Best proverb of the day: The Italian proverb "Chi si volta, e chi si gira, sempre a casa va finire" ("No matter where you turn or wander, y...
- The original Aam AadmiUnboxed, a podcast from Azim Premji University, explores India's deep-rooted mango obsession. Hosts Sharmadip Basu, Amit Basole, and Divya ...
- West Bengal to review road names, Suvendu Adhikari rules out Mughal, Pathan referencesWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a committee to review road and area names in Kolkata, vowing to remove those honoring...
- Apple CEO John Ternus looks to revive design culture amid AI fervourApple's incoming CEO is expected to strengthen the company's design-led culture as AI reshapes the technology industry.
- West Bengal unveils jobs-led budget with tourism, North Bengal pushWest Bengal's new budget prioritizes a five-pronged revival strategy, focusing on women's empowerment, youth employment, and agriculture. K...
- Taj Mahal to Bidar Fort: ASI hosts Yoga Day eventsYoga sessions unfolded at iconic Indian heritage sites, including the Taj Mahal and Warangal Fort, to celebrate the 12th International Day ...
- 'TMC almost destroyed Bengal through looting': Giriraj Singh backs PM Modi, claims 'second independence' under BJPUnion Minister Giriraj Singh echoed Prime Minister Modi's views on West Bengal's history, accusing Congress of appeasement politics post-Pa...
- What NCERT's censored Dancing Girl reveals about how we see objectsNCERT's decision to censor the 'Dancing Girl' statue sparked a debate on objectification, leading the author to reflect on how we perceive ...
- In 1960, a physicist fired a flash lamp into a synthetic ruby rod: It produced the first working laser and changed how humans control lightOn May 16, 1960, Theodore Maiman made history by demonstrating the first functional laser at Hughes Research Laboratories. His innovative d...
- Bengal broke free of its shackles, return of state's glory has begun: ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi declared West Bengal has "broken free from its shackles" and is on a new development path, citing visible chan...
- In 1903, a traveler sketched a rubber arm for a streetcar windshield, and bad-weather driving got a clearer futureA winter journey in New York City sparked Mary Anderson's 1903 invention: a movable arm with a rubber blade to clear vehicle windshields fr...
- Paschimbanga Divas revives debate over Bengal's birth, identity and historical memoryWest Bengal's June 20, marking its partition-era birth, has become a potent political symbol. The BJP government's official observance of P...
- Juneteenth 2026: History, significance and everything you need to know about the holiday marking the end of slaveryJuneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the US. This federal holiday, officially recognized in 2021, marks th...
- IHCL's domestic hotel demand strong even as Middle East crisis drags on Dubai business: Puneet ChhatwalIndian Hotels Company Limited anticipates a year-long recovery for its Dubai hotels due to the Middle East crisis, though domestic business...
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