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79th Independence Day: Let's know history and significance of Tricolour
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Indian national flag, also known as the Tiranga, was officially adopted on July 22, 1947. Its design features three equal horizontal stripes - deep saffron at the top, white in the middle, and dark green at the bottom. The white band has a navy blue wheel, known as the Ashoka Chakra,
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India celebrates its 78th Independence Day, let's look at the history and
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Each time we see the Tricolour fluttering in the wind, it reminds us of the sacrifices made by countless freedom fighters and the enduring spirit of unity and diversity that binds us together.
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As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day, let's look at the history a
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Each time we see the Tricolour fluttering in the wind, it reminds us of the sacrifices made by countless freedom fighters and the enduring spirit of unity and diversity that binds us together.
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World AIDS Day: Know all about its history, significance and this year's t
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
World AIDS Day was first celebrated in 1988 in order to close the gaps and disparities that limit HIV testing, prevention, and access to care. This day also serves as a call to action for people to band together globally.
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President Murmu to present Silver Trumpet to President's Bodyguard on Oct
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The presentation parade shall be followed by an audio visual presentation highlighting the history and significance of the Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner and the modern-day role of the PBG
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World Mental Health Day: History and Significance
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 10 (ANI): Every year on October 10, World Mental Health day is observed. In 1992, the World Federation for Mental Health observed the day for the first time.
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Dussehra 2022: History and Significance of Vijayaydashami
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): Today is Dussehra or Vijayadashami as many call it. Well actually, in North Indian states it's called Dussehra while in West Bengal it's called Vijayadashami.
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Maha Ashtami 2022: Significance, Puja timings, celebrations
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Maha Ashtami, also known as Ashtami or Durgashtami, is considered as one of the most auspicious days of Navratri and Durga Puja festivities.
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Pitru Paksha 2022: Here's all you need to know about it
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): Hindus will observe 'Pitru Paksha' or 'Shraadh' from September 10 this year. The 15-day period before Navratri is known as 'Pitru Paksha' or 'Shraadh', during which Hindus send food offerings as 'tarpan' (prayer) to their ancestors.
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76th Independence Day: History and Significance of 'Tricolour'
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): As India marks its 76th Independence Day on Monday, the seven and half decades of freedom, the whole country is gripped by patriotic fervour.
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Bakra Eid 2022: History and significance behind the 'festival of sacrifice
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Eid al-Adha or Bakra Eid, which will be observed on July 10 this year, is a holy occasion also called the 'festival of sacrifice' and is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic or lunar calendar. It marks the end of the annu
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National Doctor's Day 2022: History, significance behind celebrating noble
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): National Doctor's Day is an occasion celebrated annually on July 1 by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy by acknowledging the contributions of doctors toward mankind.
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