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  Why do we celebrate National Voters' Day on January 25? Know history, significance and more

  Lifestyle | January 25, 2024 9:30 IST

  Mark your calendars! National Voters' Day celebrates the power of your vote & the Election Commission of India. Learn its history, significance & how to get involved. Every vote counts.

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  World Day of War Orphans 2024: When did it start? Know everything about it | Explained

  Explainers | January 06, 2024 15:07 IST

  January 6 marks the World Day of War Orphans, which seeks to highlight the challenges faced by children who are left orphaned due to war, invasions and military conflicts. According to UNICEF, the year 2023 has been one of the worst years for children with wars in Ukraine and Gaza among others.

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  Christmas 2023: Why is Christmas celebrated on December 25? Know history, interesting facts and more

  Lifestyle | December 21, 2023 9:14 IST

  Unravelling the mystery of Christmas: explore the history, symbolism, and intriguing facts behind celebrating Jesus' birth on December 25th

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  "Taj Mahal not built by King Shahjahan": PIL in Delhi High Court demands correction of history books

  Uttar Pradesh | November 04, 2023 13:04 IST

  Taj Mahal history: Ustad Ahmad Lahori has been cited as the architect of the Taj Mahal. However, the study undertaken by the Petitioner establishes that the evidence supporting the identification of Ustad Ahamd Lahori as the architect of the Taj Mahal is only circumstantial.

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  Israel-Palestine conflict: Why do terror groups like Hamas take people hostage? Explained

  Explainers | October 17, 2023 23:19 IST

  Hamas has taken nearly 200 people hostages since the recent war that broke out on October 7, the highest in the history of the Israel-Palestine conflict. It has now reportedly demanded the release of 6,000 Palestinian prisoners lodged in Israeli jails.

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  World Coconut Day 2023: Date, history, significance and other important facts

  Lifestyle | September 01, 2023 14:56 IST

  World Coconut Day, celebrated on September 2nd, was established by the Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC) to highlight the significance of coconuts.

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  World's first lip kiss occurred in Mesopotamia 4,500 years ago: Research

  Science | May 21, 2023 16:29 IST

  Earlier research hypothesised that the earliest evidence of human lip kissing originated in a very specific geographical location in South Asia 3,500 years ago, from where it may have spread to other regions, simultaneously accelerating the spread of the herpes simplex virus 1.

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  Why is Mother's Day celebrated? Know history and significance

  Relationships | May 10, 2023 14:54 IST

  Mother's Day is a special event celebrated worldwide to respect and value mothers and motherhood. It is a day set aside to honour moms, but why is it even celebrated? Read ahead to gain a better understanding of its history and significance.

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  World Red Cross Day 2023: Theme, History and Significance

  Health | May 08, 2023 12:35 IST

  World Red Cross Day is celebrated on May 8th each year to commemorate the birthday of Henry Dunant, the founder of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Read further to know about its theme, history and significance.

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  Hanuman Jayanti 2023: Date, history, significance, shubh muhurat, mantra & more

  Lifestyle | April 05, 2023 15:41 IST

  Hanuman Jayanti is being celebrated on April 6, 2023. The day celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman.

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  Gudi Padwa 2023: Know date, history, significance and celebrations

  Lifestyle | March 22, 2023 15:45 IST

  Gudi Padwa, also known as the Marathi New Year, is a festival that is passionately celebrated in Maharashtra. Read on to know more about the date, history and significance.

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  Bihar Diwas: History, significance, theme and all you need to know

  Bihar | March 22, 2023 11:25 IST

  Bihar Day, also referred to as Bihar Diwas, commemorates the formation of Bihar and Odisha as separate states on March 22, 1912. Bihar Diwas 2023 will be observed from March 22 to 24, with the theme "Yuva Shakti Bihar Ki Pragati" emphasizing the role of youth power in Bihar's progress.

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  Ugadi 2023: Know the date, history, and significance of the first day of Chaitra Navratri

  Lifestyle | March 22, 2023 8:50 IST

  The auspicious festival of Ugadi is being celebrated on March 22 this year in the states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. Learn more about the first day of Chaitra Navratri.

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  World Wildlife Day 2023: Theme, Significance and History of the day

  Lifestyle | March 03, 2023 15:56 IST

  World Wildlife Day is celebrated globally on March 3 every year to raise awareness about the need to protect wildlife and their habitats. The day emphasizes the importance of partnerships for wildlife conservation, and the need to intensify efforts to combat wildlife crime and species extinction.

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  Amit Shah asks historians to concentrate on Pandyas, Mauryas, Cholas, not just Mughals

  India | June 10, 2022 16:27 IST

  Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that history is not written on the basis of victory or defeat but on the basis of the outcome of any event at a book launch in New Delhi. 

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  Qutab Minar Controversy: All things that you should know about one of the tallest buildings

  June 01, 2022 16:48 IST

  Qutab Minar or Qutb Minar, also known as Qutab Minar is a minaret which is a part of the Qutb Minar complex situated in South Delhi, India. There are so many theories around the building of this structure. Let's have a look at some interesting facts about the monument.

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  This Android app lets you delete last 15 minutes of search history

  Technology | March 19, 2022 17:35 IST

  This new feature has taken some time to make its way to the Android app and Google first announced the feature at Google I/O in May 2021, and it came to Google's iOS app in July.

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  International Mother Language Day 2022: History, Facts, How many languages are spoken in India

  Books & Culture | February 21, 2022 11:13 IST

  The International Mother Language Day page on the UNESCO website reads, "UNESCO believes in the importance of cultural and linguistic diversity for sustainable societies. It is within its mandate for peace that it works to preserve the differences in cultures and languages that foster tolerance and respect for others"

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  Shivaji Jayanti 2022: Date, history, significance of this day and and how to celebrate it

  People | February 19, 2022 10:28 IST

  Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is the embodiment of bravery and the tales of his heroics are written about in history books. On his birth anniversary every year, Shivaji Jayanti is celebrated on February 19 in Maharashtra and at other places in the country.

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  International Week of Science and Peace 2021: History, relevance and theme

  Science | November 10, 2021 9:47 IST

  The annual celebration and observance of the 'International Week of Science and Peace' is making a relevant contribution to the promotion of peace.