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With Diwali celebrations just concluding, many are now preparing for Chhath Puja, leaving several customers uncertain about whether banks are open or closed. The month of October has seen a series of festival holidays, ranging from Navratri, Vijayadashmi to Diwali and Lakshmi Pujan. Are banks closed on October 27? Banks in several parts of the…
City, suburbs record light rain; IMD withdraws red alert CHENNAI: Once again, IMD’s red and orange alerts turned out to be a false alarm. Except for some light rain spells, city and the suburbs were mostly dry on Wednesday as schools and colleges stayed shut. Between 8:30am and 7:30pm, Nungambakkam recorded 2.6mm and Meenambakkam 1.2mm…
Diwali may be over, but festive celebrations continue to light up states across the country.With several holidays lined up for the five-day festival of lights, many people are left wondering whether the stock markets will be open or closed today, October 22. Are stock markets open on October 22? NSE remains closed for trading today,…
As Diwali celebrations continue across the country, many people are wondering whether banks are open or closed today, on October 22. The festival of lights is not limited to a single day, it stretches over nearly five days in several states, with each day marking a unique cultural and religious significance. This year, the festive…
As the festive season of Diwali approaches, banks across India are set to remain closed for multiple days in October 2025. Known as the festival of lights, Diwali is not just a one-day celebration. In many states, it spans several days, with each day holding its own cultural and regional significance.This year, the festive week…
Diwali 2025 bank holidays: As the festive week of Diwali approaches, several states will see a string of bank holidays. However, banks will not remain closed nationwide for three consecutive days, with most closures being state-specific based on regional festivals. Are banks closed for Dhanteras 2025? This Saturday, October 18, banks across India will remain…
Taylor Swift’s rule has left Blake Lively shattered.(Image via Getty Images) Taylor Swift and Blake Lively have had very different experiences in the last year as they found themselves involved in the legal mess with Lively’s former co-actor, Justin Baldoni. While Taylor Swift seems to have cut ties with Blake Lively and has enjoyed her…
Representative Image (AI-generated) October 13 marks a unique occasion in the United States as the country observes both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Celebrated on the second Monday in October, Columbus Day has been a federal holiday since 1892, with parades honoring Italian-American heritage and pride. Indigenous Peoples’ Day was first recognized through a…
Afghanistan’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has warned that Kabul has “other options” if peace efforts with Pakistan fail, amid escalating border clashes that have left dozens dead on both sides. His remarks came after intense fighting between Afghan and Pakistani forces along the Durand Line, marking one of the most serious confrontations since the…
When is Diwali? Five-day school holidays confirmed covering Dhanteras, Diwali and Bhai Dooj. (AI Image) Diwali, the festival of lights, is approaching, and schools across several states are preparing to close for an extended period. This year, students will enjoy a five-day break, covering major festivities including Dhanteras, Chhoti Diwali, Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Bhai…
