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Dhammachakra Pravartan Din: Ambedkar's 1956 Conversion at Deekshabhoomi Explained
On October 14, 1956 Dr B. R. Ambedkar embraced Buddhism at Nagpur. What happened, why the 70th anniversary date and the Deekshabhoomi observance can differ.
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IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok: Dates, Schedule and What to Watch
The IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings run October 12-18, 2026 in Bangkok. Key dates, the October 14 sessions in India time, and what is and is not confirmed.
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October 14, 2026: History, Festivals and Events to Watch
Wednesday, October 14, 2026: Ambedkar's 1956 conversion, World Standards Day, Navratri, IMF-World Bank talks in Bangkok and India's T20I in Hyderabad.
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International Day of the Girl Child 2026: Date, Theme and Why It Matters
International Day of the Girl Child is on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The UN theme is "End child marriage and invest in girls' rights". History, facts and ways to take part.
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Jayaprakash Narayan Jayanti 2026: Life, Total Revolution and Legacy of Lok Nayak JP
October 11, 2026 is the 124th birth anniversary of Jayaprakash Narayan. JP's life from Sitab Diara to the 1974 Total Revolution call, the Emergency and the Bharat Ratna.
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Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti 2026: Date, Story of Agroha and How It Is Celebrated
Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti 2026 is on Sunday, October 11, the first day of Sharad Navratri. The legend of Agroha, the "one brick, one rupee" ideal, and how the day is marked.
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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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