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Important Days, Weeks & Observances in India and International – 2026 Calendar

Important Days, Weeks & Observances in India and International – 2026 Calendar

2026 India & Global Calendar | Full Comprehensive List of Important Days 2026 India & Global Calendar The Definitive Chronological List of National, International, and UN Observances Date Observance / Designation JANUARY 2026 01 Jan New Year’s Day; Global Family Day; World Peace Day National 02 Jan World Introvert Day 03 Jan International Mind‑Body Wellness Day; Magh Mela begins 04 Jan World Braille Day UN 05 Jan National Bird Day 06 Jan World Day of War Orphans; Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti Festival 09 Jan NRI Day (Pravasi Bharatiya Divas) National 10 Jan World Hindi Day 11 Jan Death Anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri; National Human Trafficking Awareness Day 12 Jan National Youth Day (Swami Vivekananda Jayanti) National 13 Jan Lohri Festival 14 Jan Makar Sankranti; Pongal; Sh...
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Gautala Autramghat Sanctuary: A Sensory Escape in Maharashtra | Tina Khatri

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Glaucoma Awareness: 12 Million Indians Affected, 80% Undiagnosed | Tina Khatri

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Celebrate World Maths Day and Pi Day with Tina Khatri. Discover the magic of Ramanujan, bake Archimedean cinnamon spirals, and calculate Pi with Buffon's Needle.

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Indore: Second forest fire in 20 days destroys saplings at Bijasan Ramna. Masking a 12,000 Sapling Discrepancy? | Tina Khatri

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Indore CBSE Students Relieved: Board Clarifies 'Rickroll' QR Code Rumors | Tina Khatri

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Indore emerges as hub for small-town IT talent

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From failing in Class 11 to mentoring 1,000 professionals: How Indore-based entrepreneur Satyam Dixit built opportunities for small-town youth

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