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Quote of the day by Gordon Granger for Juneteenth: 'The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are...' - the Union Army officer's General Order No. 3 marked the end of slavery in TexasQuote of the day by Gordon Granger for Juneteenth: On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce ...
Juneteenth 2026: Where and how NYC, Southern California and Central Illinois are celebrating the federal holidayJuneteenth celebrations are underway nationwide, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. Events range from food festivals and parades ...
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...
Quote of the day by Abraham Lincoln: 'Every man is born an original, but sadly, most men...' Life lessons on human nature, education, knowledge and success by US president known for abolition of slavery and winning American Civil WarQuote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln highlights the importance of individuality, education, knowledge, human nature, and success. The quote,...
Quote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln: “Adhere to your purpose, and you will soon feel as well as you ever did. On the contrary, if you falter and give up, you will...” — Learn today’s timeless lesson on discipline, persistence, and never giving up even during life’s hardest strugglesQuote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln reminds readers why purpose, discipline, mental strength, and self-belief still matter in today’s stres...
Quote of the Day by Quobna Ottobah Cugoano: ‘If a man has no love in his heart...’ Why does this centuries-old message feel relevant in the age of hate and online negativity?Quote of the Day by Quobna Ottobah Cugoano: Abolitionist Quobna Ottobah Cugoano's powerful words from the 18th century resonate today. His ...
Juneteenth 2025: From Texas to Washington, check 10 best places to celebrate with amazing activities across USJuneteenth 2025 in US: Juneteenth has become one of the most important and symbolic celebrations in African American history in the United ...
Juneteenth 2025: What’s open and closed — Banks, stock market, schools and moreWith its formal recognition still recent, Juneteenth continues to expand in public awareness and civic importance. While some institutions ...
Juneteenth 2025: Date, holiday status, history, meaning, and why it’s celebratedJuneteenth, a pivotal celebration in African American history, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, particularly marking J...
Juneteenth 2024 date, history: Is it federal holiday? Are New York Stock Exchange, banks, postal services closed?Juneteenth holiday is nearing and it will be observed on Wednesday, June 19. It is a federal holiday.
Who are the two India-origin authors shortlisted for 2023 British Academy Book PrizeNandini Das and Kris Manjapra, two authors of Indian origin, have been shortlisted for the 2023 British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultu...
Juneteenth in America: History, significance, events and celebrations; Here’s all you need to knowJuneteenth is celebrated in the United States to commemorate the end of slavery in the country. It is also the longest-running African-Amer...
Backlash forces Walmart to pull out the Juneteenth Ice cream: Critics point to CreamaliciousA few days back, the world-famous departmental store Walmart faced a backlash on social media following the sale of Juneteenth-themed ice c...
SC rejects plea for immediate hearing in Karnataka hijab caseA three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana rejected a plea for an immediate hearing sought by some Karnataka students agai...
Bhimrao Ambedkar cult spreading across worldStatues and university chairs in Ambedkar’s name as also studies on his thought are growing at a rapid pace across continents.
Gender equality of rural women a key driver of inclusive growth: India"Gender equality and emancipation of rural women is recognised as a key driver of inclusive growth and social progress in India," Sanghi sa...
View: Neither Sasikala nor EPS, the real winner in Tamil Nadu is...When Sasikala seized power, Tamilians protested vociferously , the #NotMyCM hashtag trended and a Chennai rapper's dissenting
Politics, currently dominated by rural culture, must concede space for urban interests"The culture of our politics is overwhelmingly determined by the culture of our rural masses. This is a problem."
A TV commercial gets it spot onA television commercial for bridal jewellery shows a woman with a young daughter getting married to a handsome young man, a shade fairer th...
- Towards women’s equality
Move to reserve one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha for women is welcome.