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Black Monday 1987: The October 19 Stock Market Crash Explained
On October 19, 1987 the Dow fell 22.6 percent in one day. What happened, the causes, the Federal Reserve response and the reforms that followed, as the anniversary approaches.
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October 19, 2026: History, Festivals and Events to Watch
Monday, October 19, 2026: Maha Ashtami in Durga Puja, Chandrasekhar's birth anniversary, Black Monday 1987, the Council of Europe meeting and India v Zimbabwe cricket.
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Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar Birth Anniversary: October 19 and the Chandrasekhar Limit
Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was born on October 19, 1910 in Lahore. A guide to his life, the white dwarf mass limit named after him, his Nobel Prize and his lasting legacy.
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Durga Ashtami 2026: October 18 or 19? Tithi, Sandhi Puja and Kanya Pujan Explained
Why Durga Ashtami 2026 is listed on October 19 by most calendars even though the tithi begins on October 18, with tithi timings, Sandhi Puja windows and Kanya Pujan guidance.
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October 18, 2026: History, Festivals and Events to Watch
Sunday, October 18, 2026: Ashtami begins in Durga Puja, World Menopause Day, Alaska Day history, the last day of the Bangkok Annual Meetings and a women's T20I in Raipur.
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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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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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