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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2026: Safe Homes for All
The UN marks the Day for the Eradication of Poverty on October 17, 2026 with the focus "Safe Homes for All". Origins in 1987, key figures and what is confirmed.
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October 17, 2026: History, Festivals and Events to Watch
Saturday, October 17, 2026: Maha Saptami, UN poverty day, Sir Syed Day, the IMFC plenary in Bangkok, India's fifth T20I and the history of October 17.
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Sir Syed Ahmad Khan Birth Anniversary and Sir Syed Day: October 17 Explained
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was born on October 17, 1817. Who he was, how Aligarh's college grew into AMU, how Sir Syed Day is marked, and what is confirmed for 2026.
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October 16, 2026: History, Festivals and Events to Watch
Friday, October 16, 2026: World Food Day, Navratri's sixth day, Durga Puja's Shashthi, IMF-World Bank talks in Bangkok, India women's cricket and Bengal's 1905 partition.
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Partition of Bengal, October 16, 1905: What Happened and Why It Still Matters
The Partition of Bengal took effect on October 16, 1905. Learn what Curzon's decision changed, how the Swadeshi movement answered it and why it was undone in 1911.
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World Food Day 2026: Theme, History and Why October 16 Matters
World Food Day falls on Friday, October 16, 2026. The FAO theme is "Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow." Here is the history, the hunger data and what the day involves.
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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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