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Ayushman Bharat Diwas: Here's all you may need to know about healthcare scheme

Ayushman Bharat Scheme is one of the revolutionary healthcare programmes in recent times

23 April,2024 10:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Ram Navami 2024: Greetings, wishes and messages to share with family, friends

On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, here are some heartfelt greetings, wishes and messages to share with your family and friends

16 April,2024 07:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Maharashtrians in Sweden celebrate Gudi Padwa in traditional way

On Sunday, the Maharashtrian Mandal in Gothenburg, Sweden celebrated the festival of Gudi Padwa in a traditional way taking pride in the Marathi culture

15 April,2024 09:05 PM IST | Mumbai | Faisal Tandel
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Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: Some lesser-known facts about the 1919 tragedy

Jallianwala Bagh massacre that took place on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar, Punjab marked a turning point in India’s struggle for independence

12 April,2024 10:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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What is Eid ul-Fitr and how it is celebrated by Muslims across the world

The translation of “Eid ul-Fitr” from Arabic sums up the holiday as it means “festival of breaking the fast"

09 April,2024 11:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Eid-ul-Fitr 2024: Significance of one of Muslim's most important festivals

After a month long fasting during Ramadan, the Muslim community around the world prepares to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr 2024

09 April,2024 08:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Solar Eclipse 2024: Precautions for safe witnessing of Surya Grahan

The solar eclipse 2024, also known as Surya Grahan, is scheduled to occur on April 8

07 April,2024 08:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Easter 2024: Date, celebrations and rituals, here's all you need to know

Easter, also known as Resurrection Sunday, commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, as described in the New Testament of the Bible

28 March,2024 02:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Rangpanchami 2024: All you may need to know about the festival

Rangpanchami 2024, a festival, is celebrated with intensity and excitement, occurs five days after Holi

25 March,2024 07:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Easter 2024: Significance, celebrations and rituals on the day

As Easter 2024 approaches, Christians around the world prepare to celebrate the key event of their faith--Jesus Christ's resurrection

25 March,2024 07:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Rangapanchami 2024: Exploring the colourful festival that follows Holi

Rangapanchami 2024: It is a widely celebrated event in Maharashtra, especially in rural areas and small towns. It is the pinnacle of the Holi celebrations.

25 March,2024 07:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Good Friday 2024: Understanding the significance of the day of remembrance

On Good Friday, Christians worldwide commemorate Jesus Christ's crucifixion & death; before Good Friday 2024, understand why we celebrate the day. 

25 March,2024 07:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Good Friday 2024: What is the day celebrated?

Good Friday is a religious holiday usually observed by Christians. It is also called Holy Friday, Black Friday, or Great Friday

25 March,2024 07:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    MPs Suspension: Rahul Gandhi films as TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee mimics RS Chairman

    Amid protests outside Parliament over the MPs suspension from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee mimicked Upper House Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar asking Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to sit on the stairs of the Parliament. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi was seen filming a video of mockery. Hours after 33 members were suspended from Lok Sabha for "misconduct" for the remainder of Parliament winter session on Monday, 45 members from the opposition including Congress' Jairam Ramesh, Randeep Surjewala and KC Venugopal were suspended from the Rajya Sabha for the remaining period of the session which concludes on December 22. While 34 members were suspended for the remaining part of the session, the "misconduct" of 11 others was also referred to the Privileges Committee, which has been asked to give its report in three months.

    20 December,2023 11:58 AM