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Azad Hind: The Provisional Government of Free India Proclaimed on October 21, 1943
On October 21, 1943, Subhas Chandra Bose proclaimed the Provisional Government of Free India in Singapore. Who ran it, who recognised it, and how historians assess it.
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India Tour of New Zealand 2026-27: T20I, ODI and Test Schedule with India Time
India tour of New Zealand from October 22 to December 1, 2026: five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests, with venues, local start times and the matching IST timings.
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October 21, 2026: History, Festivals and Events to Watch
Wednesday, October 21, 2026: Police Commemoration Day, the Azad Hind anniversary, Trafalgar Day, Mysuru's Jamboo Savari and India's cricket tour of New Zealand.
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Police Commemoration Day, October 21: The 1959 Hot Springs Incident Explained
Why India marks Police Commemoration Day on October 21: the 1959 ambush at Hot Springs in Ladakh, who was involved, how accounts differ and how the day is observed.
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Dussehra 2026: Date, Vijay Muhurat and How India Celebrates Vijayadashami
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 falls on Tuesday, October 20. City-wise Vijay muhurat, the Mysuru date question, what Ravana Dahan and Shami puja mean, and what to check.
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October 20, 2026: History, Festivals and Events to Watch
Tuesday, October 20, 2026: Dussehra, the 1962 Sino-Indian War anniversary, World Osteoporosis Day, Kenya's Mashujaa Day and India v Zimbabwe women's T20I in Raipur.
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Cricket
Players, records, series previews, results and stats from Indian and world cricket.
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Travel Guides
Hill stations, weekend getaways and destinations across India, with timing and practical tips.
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Spirituality and Festivals
Sacred places, festivals, vrat kathas and puja muhurat timings across Indian traditions.
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Technology
AI tools, apps, gadgets, phone launches and CRM certifications and careers.
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Culture and Entertainment
Bollywood, OTT, box office, people in the news and national days and celebrations.
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Books
Must-reads, bestsellers and classics, including Hindi literature.
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Food and Street Eats
Indian dishes and street food worth seeking out, region by region.
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World Affairs
Geopolitics, global power, policy and the national news that matters, explained.
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Health and Fitness
Fitness apps, healthy habits and wellbeing guides.
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Business and Finance
Startups, markets, prices, sales, banking and the Indian economy, explained.
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