Printing of Budget begins with this sweet ceremony

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Printing of Budget begins with this sweet ceremony Minister of State for Finance and senior officials of the Finance Ministry Monday observed the symbolic 'Halwa Ceremony' to mark the launch of formal printing of documents relating to the Union Budget 2019. 'Ram Naam Bank' at Kumbh for devotees seeking solace For almost a century, people from different religions have been writing the name of Lord Ram in a booklet and depositing it in the 'Ram Naam Bank' in search of solace and peace. Delhi gets its first round-the-clock animal care hospital In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the national capital got an exclusive and certified veterinary hospital operating 24x7 in Tis Hazari. Japan's Emperor Akihito to become the first to abdicate in two centuries Akihito has chosen to buck tradition and abdicate while he is alive, citing frail health. His son becomes emperor May 1. Thaipusam: Tamil community around the world celebrates Lord Murugan's festival Celebrated during the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai, which is falling on 21 January this time, the Tamil community in the country and the world over are set to celebrate Lord Murugan's Thaipusam festival. Total lunar eclipse: Snap the only 'Blood moon' of 2019 An unusual set of celestial circumstances comes together Sunday for skywatchers in Europe, Africa and the Americas, where a total lunar eclipse glimpsed, offering a view of a large, red Moon. After suicide attacks and bombs, Kabul faces another deadly threat For weeks a thick layer of toxic smog has blanketed the sprawling city as cold air traps pollution caused by people burning coal, wood, car tyres and even garbage to stay warm. After 600 years, night watchman still keeps vigil over Lausanne Every evening, the night watchman clambers to the top of the Lausanne cathedral bell tower and gets to work: he shouts out the time each hour, keeping a six-century-old tradition alive. Maharashtra lifts trophy at Khelo India The Khelo India Youth Games, part of the revamped national programme for development of sports - Khelo India, saw 10,000 participants, which included 5925 athletes. Bizarre book predictions which came true From virtual reality to social media, here's a look at books that made some bizarre predictions which actually came true.

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