Culture and Entertainment (page 2)
Bollywood and OTT, box office numbers, people in the news, and the days and celebrations that shape Indian culture.
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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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October 15, 2026: History, Festivals and Events to Watch
Thursday, October 15, 2026: Tata's 1932 first flight, Kalam's birth anniversary, Navratri day five, Rural Women's Day, UPI MDR and IMF-World Bank talks in Bangkok.
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World Students' Day on October 15: Kalam's Birthday and the UN Claim Explained
World Students' Day is observed in India on Dr Kalam's birthday, October 15. The UN has not declared it. What is true, where the claim began and how to mark the day.
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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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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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Toxic Movie Review: Yash's Big Comeback Splits Critics as Day 1 Bookings Cross ₹57 Crore
Toxic movie review roundup: Yash's gangster epic released on August 26, 2026 to sharply divided reviews even as day 1 advance bookings crossed ₹57 crore in India.
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Onam 2026: Thiruvonam Date, Sadya, Pookalam & 10-Day Guide
Onam 2026 begins August 16 and culminates with Thiruvonam on August 26. Explore the ten-day schedule, Mahabali legend, Sadya feast and Pookalam tradition.
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Independence Day 2026: Date, Theme, History & Why It's the 80th Celebration
India celebrates its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, marking 79 years of freedom. Know the date, 2026 theme, history, and how it is celebrated.
