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D-St set for a positive opening as GIFT Nifty signals firm startIndian equities closed higher Wednesday, ending a two-day slump. The market remains range-bound, with traders anticipating a clear directio...
Good Friday 2026: Meaning behind the name, date and fasting rules explainedGood Friday is a solemn Christian observance held before Easter, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In 2026, it falls on April ...
Easter 2026 Dates revealed: When are Good Friday, Palm Sunday and Lent this Year?Easter 2026: Christians worldwide are preparing for a season of devotion and celebration. Understanding the timeline, from Ash Wednesday to...
When is Ash Wednesday 2026? When does Lent start in 2026? Key dates and what to know about the sacred seasonAsh Wednesday 2026: On this day, millions of Christians worldwide gather for church services, where clergy mark worshippers’ foreheads with...
Ash Wednesday 2026: Wishes, quotes, greetings, fasting rules, why people wear cross on forehead and meaning behind the holy dayAsh Wednesday 2026 Quotes: Ash Wednesday, observed on February 18, 2026, initiates the Christian season of Lent. This day involves church s...
What is Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday? The history, traditions, and why the festival still mattersMardi Gras 2026 is set for Tuesday, February 17. This grand finale of Carnival celebrations in New Orleans promises parades, music, and vib...
Fat Tuesday 2026: Date, how it is celebrated, wishes, and how Mardi Gras marks the final feast before LentFat Tuesday does not fall on a fixed date, as its timing is tied to Easter. Since Easter changes each year, it also determines the dates of...
Is Good Friday a public holiday? What you need to know about the day’s meaning, Lent’s end, and Easter’s approachGood Friday, observed on April 18, 2025, commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and is a day of mourning and penance for Christians. ...
Ash Wednesday 2025: What to know about first day of Lent, where to get ashes in Central New YorkWhile not all Christians observe Ash Wednesday, those who do usually attend a service to mark the occasion. This year's Ash Wednesday takes...
Mardi Gras 2025: A colourful festival with parades, delicious food and rich traditions that signal the end of Carnival seasonMardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, marks the final day of the Carnival season before Lent begins. Taking place on March 4 this year, this festival...
When is Easter 2025? Why is it so late this year, and what are the key Christian holidays and Lent observances leading up to the celebration?Easter 2025 will be celebrated on Sunday, April 20, marking one of the most significant Christian holidays. The date is determined by the s...
Fasting during Lent & Ramadan can do wonders for your heart health!Intermittent fasting has also become a popular form of weight management. Some plans, such as the Daniel Fast popularised by film star Chri...
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The period of Lent this year merges with the beginning of the month of Ramzan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims believe tha...
Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year. Everything what you need to knowCatholics are encouraged to prioritize Ash Wednesday over celebrating Valentine's Day. The Feast of St. Valentine holds significance, but A...
Why people keep fast on Ramzan, Navratri, Lent and other holy days across religionsFasting across religions is practiced for a wide range of reasons that include spiritual purification and self-discipline. In Hinduism, fas...
What is Ash Wednesday? Here’s all you need to know about the holy day observed by ChristiansAsh Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season for Christians worldwide, during which they observe prayer, fasting, and receive ash...
First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2022: Know date, significance, history, rituals, and moreThe First Sunday of Advent is a revered day in the Christian community, marking the beginning of the holy Advent season and providing a tim...
Turn a new leaf, lent for a good causeAs such, there’s no better time to do abstain from polluting single-use plastics for the greater good of mankind, rather than merely abstai...
- IDFC says it lent Rs 500-cr to TTSL for expansion
IDFC on Wednesday said it has lent Rs 500-crore to Tata Teleservices(TTSL) as a long-term debt for carrying out its expansion plans.
- Banks non-food credit soars on high corporate demand
Reflecting a pick-up in investment activity by India Inc, bank credit in the second quarter July to September has recorded a furious growth...