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On PM Narendra Modi's birthday, here are some lesser-known facts about him

On PM Narendra Modi's birthday, here are some lesser-known facts about him

This year, to commemorate PM Narendra Modi's birthday, the Ajmer Sharif Dargah will distribute 4000 kilos of vegetarian langar on September 17

PM Modi Birthday: 10 major schemes launched by PM to propel India's development

PM Modi has unveiled ten significant schemes aimed at accelerating India's development across various sectors

15 September,2024 10:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Hindi Diwas 2024: Celebrating the evolution and literary heritage of Hindi

Hindi Diwas commemorates the establishment of Hindi as India's national language in 1949, honouring its significance in bringing people together across the country.

14 September,2024 05:55 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Hindi Diwas 2024: Date, history, significance; here's all you need to know

The roots of Hindi Diwas trace back to September 14, 1949, when the Constituent Assembly of India adopted Hindi, written in the Devanagari script, as the official language of the Republic of India

13 September,2024 02:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Hindi Diwas 2024: Know Hindi language's cultural and official significance

Hindi Diwas is observed every year on September 14 and it highlights the significance of Hindi as a key component of India’s cultural and linguistic heritage

10 September,2024 09:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

US 9/11 attacks: Key facts and everything you should know

On September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists affiliated with al-Qaeda hijacked four US commercial aeroplanes to use them as weapons against symbolic American landmarks

10 September,2024 08:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

US 9/11 attacks: How terror strike took place in America on Sep 11

The 9/11 attacks had profound effects on U.S. and global security policies

08 September,2024 10:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Apple Event 2024: Date, time and how to watch iPhone 16 launch LIVE

The company's launch tagline this year is "It’s Glowtime", and the event will broadcast from Apple Park in Cupertino, California, in the US

08 September,2024 03:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: The story behind the tradition of Ganesh Visarjan

According to rituals, people keep Lord Ganesha inside their homes for one-and-a-half days, five days, seven days, or ten days; the festival ends with Anant Chaturdashi.

02 September,2024 02:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Lalbaugcha Raja 2024: Darshan date, time, how to reach and live streaming detail

Lalbaugcha Raja, nearly century-old puja pandal is one of the most revered and grand Ganesh festivities in the city, drawing thousands of devotees

30 August,2024 10:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Mother Teresa's birth anniversary: Famous quotes by the Nobel Peace Prize winner

Known for her unwavering compassion, humility, and devotion, Mother Teresa’s words have inspired millions around the world

24 August,2024 09:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Mother Teresa's birth anniversary: All you need to know

Among the most notable was the Nobel Peace Prize, which she received in 1979 for her humanitarian efforts

24 August,2024 09:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mother Teresa's birth anniversary: Famous quotes by the Nobel Peace Prize winner

Mother Teresa's birth anniversary: Famous quotes by the Nobel Peace Prize winner

Known for her unwavering compassion, humility, and devotion, Mother Teresa’s words have inspired millions around the world

24 August,2024 09:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mother Teresa's birth anniversary: All you need to know

Mother Teresa's birth anniversary: All you need to know

Among the most notable was the Nobel Peace Prize, which she received in 1979 for her humanitarian efforts

24 August,2024 09:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
WATCH: Meet Pune's 'Golden Boys' visit Venkateswara Temple wearing 25-kg gold

WATCH: Meet Pune's 'Golden Boys' visit Venkateswara Temple wearing 25-kg gold

According to news reports, one of the people in the video is Sunny Waghchaure, a resident of Pimpri-Chinchwad, who is known for his obsession for gold ornaments. The other man is Sanjay Gujar, Waghchaure's friend. The duo are known as 'Golden Boys' for their possession of heavy gold jewellery, cars and phones

23 August,2024 03:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Krishna Janmashtami 2024: Origin and significance of Dahi Handi tradition

Krishna Janmashtami 2024: Origin and significance of Dahi Handi tradition

Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the month of Bhadrapada as per the lunisolar Hindu calendar

22 August,2024 10:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Krishna Janmashtami 2024: Do’s and don'ts to keep in mind while fasting

Krishna Janmashtami 2024: Do’s and don'ts to keep in mind while fasting

Krishna Janmashtami, also known as Gokulashtami, celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu.

21 August,2024 04:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

In Photos: Have you ever been welcomed at a cafe by a robot?

Kenya's Robot Cafe is gaining popularity among citizens in the capital city of Nairobi. (Pics/AFP)

27 August,2024 07:46 PM IST | Divya Nair
August 2003 Mumbai bombings: Car blasts that killed 54

August 2003 Mumbai bombings: Car blasts that killed 54

One of the bomb explosions took place at the Gateway of India, a major tourist attraction. The other bomb went off in a jewellery market Zaveri Bazaar in south Mumbai

20 August,2024 08:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Mother Teresa Birthday 2024: Some lesser known facts about Nobel laureate

Mother Teresa Birthday 2024: Some lesser known facts about Nobel laureate

Known worldwide for her humanitarian work and dedication to the poor, Mother Teresa, born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, continues to inspire people with her selfless service

20 August,2024 07:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Raksha Bandhan 2024: The importance of the festival in Indian tradition

Raksha Bandhan 2024: The importance of the festival in Indian tradition

Raksha Bandhan is often simply called Rakhi; Raksha Bandhan 2024, let us understand the significance of the festival in Indian tradition.

19 August,2024 08:01 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Rajiv Gandhi Birth Anniversary: Here's why former PM was assassinated

Rajiv Gandhi Birth Anniversary: Here's why former PM was assassinated

The assassination of Rajiv Gandhi was reportedly a result of complex political and regional tensions that culminated in a devastating act of violence

18 August,2024 11:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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

    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 IST
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