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15th August: Indian Independence Day (स्वंत्रता दिवस)

Independence Day of India is celebrated on the 15th of August to commemorate India's independence from the British rule and its birth as a sovereign nation in 1947. 15th August is a national holiday in India. All over the country, Flag hosting ceremonies are conducted by the local administration in attendance. The Main event takes place in New Delhi, the capital city of India, where the prime minister hoists the national flag at the Red Fort. The Prime Minister also pays his tribute to leaders of the freedom struggle.

Is Your KYC Protected?

We submit our KYC Documents (Aadhar card, PAN Card etc) for various reasons, but are our documents safe? Your vigilance & a few precautionary steps would help. Read more...

A Salute to Kargil War Heroes

Remembering the brave war heroes who fought for our great nation.

India's Victory over Pakistan in Kargil

Remember the limited conventional war between two nuclear nations that started with Pakistan infiltrating India and ended with Pakistan's defeat and subsequent withdrawal.

India-Pakistan Dispute: UN Resolution No. 47 on Kashmir

The United Nations Resolution No. 47 on Kashmir Plebiscite is not only Non-Binding or Non-Mandatory in nature but also calls for Pakistan to first withdraw its troops and nationals in POK which it has illegally occupied. Read More.

Buddha Purnima (बुद्ध पूर्णिमा)

Buddha Purnima (बुद्ध पूर्णिमा)is an annual holiday observed traditionally by Buddhists in the Indian subcontinent, Sri Lanka, and the South East Asian countries of Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia,Myanmar, and Indonesia. Sometimes informally called Buddhas Birthday, it actually encompasses the birth, enlightenment (nirvana), and passing away(Parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha.

Claiming Service Tax; Paid to Developer

All you wanted to Know about how to get your Service Tax from the Developer/Builder that you paid while purchasing your flat.

Ashoka (अशोक)

अशोक महान का पूरा नाम अशोक मौर्य था अशोक का राज्यकाल लगभग २७२-२३२ ईसा पूर्व रहा। सिद्धार्थ गौतम की मानवतावादी शिक्षायो से प्रभावित होकर अशोक जीवन के उत्तरार्ध में बौद्ध हो गये और उन्ही की स्मृति मे उन्होने एक स्तम्भ खड़ा कर दिया जो आज भी नेपाल में उनके जन्मस्थल - लुम्बिनी मे मायादेवी मन्दिर के पास अशोक स्तम्भ के रुप मे देखा जा सकता है। अशोक ने बौद्ध धर्म का प्रचार भारत के अलावा श्रीलंका, अफगानिस्तान ,यूनान ,मिश्र में भी करवाया । अशोक काल में उकेरा गया प्रतीतात्मक चिह्न, जिसे हम 'अशोक चिह्न' के नाम से भी जानते हैं, आज भारत का राष्ट्रीय चिह्न है। बौद्ध धर्म के इतिहास में गौतम बुद्ध के पश्चात् अशोक का ही स्थान आता है।

Abdul Sattar Edhi: Pakistan's Mother Teresa

Abdul Sattar Edhi, often referred to as 'Pakistan's Mother Teresa' passed away on July 8, 2016. He will be given a state funeral on Saturday July 9, 2016 in recognition for his services.

Akshaya Tritiya ( अक्षय तृतीया )

Akshaya Tritiya , also known as Akha Teej is a Hindu and Jain holy day, that falls on the third Tithi (Lunar day) of Bright half (Shukla Paksha) of Hindi month of Vaishakha.

Navratri (नवरात्रि)

Navratri, Navaratri or Navarathri is a Hindu festival of worship and dance. The word Navaratri literally means nine nights in Sanskrit, nava meaning nine and ratri meaning nights. During these nine nights and ten days, nine forms of Shakti Devi are worshipped.

Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (डॉ॰ भीमराव रामजी अंबेडकर)

Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar डॉ॰ भीमराव रामजी अंबेडकर का जन्म १४ अप्रैल १८९१ को हुआ अम्बेडकर एक विश्व स्तर के विधिवेत्ता थे, अम्बेडकर भारतीय सविधान के मुख्य शिल्पकार तथा एक हरिजन राजनीतिक नेता थे । वे बाबासाहेब के नाम से लोकप्रिय हैं।