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 Good afternoon all. Significance of *18th March*: *Events* that took place on this day:    *Holi* is one of the most vibrant and *colourful festivals* celebrated in India. The festival marks the blooming of spring after a long winter season. Holi *signifies the triumph of good over evil* and it's a day when people forgive and forget, and let go of the negative energies from their lives to start afresh. Another legend associated with the festival is that of Lord Krishna. In the Braj region, Holi is also known as  *Rang Panchmi,* in commemoration of his *divine love for Radha.* On 18th March, *Ordnance Factories Day* is observed every year all over India. On this occasion, the Ordnance Factory, Field Gun Factory, Small Arms Factory, Ordnance Parachute Factory, and Ordnance Equipment Factory acknowledge the day. *World Sleep Day* is a call to action on important issues related to sleep, including medicine, education, social aspects, and driving. The slogan o...

 Nationwide Felicitation programme is underway at the block level for Healthcare workers for their commendable efforts on #Polio NID.  https://youtu.be/mFtrnIL5JIM

 Events that took place on this day:    World Consumer Rights Day is observed on 15th March every year for raising global awareness about consumer rights and needs. This day is a chance to demand that the rights of all consumers are respected and protected and to protest against social injustices. 44 BC- The assassination of Julius Caesar takes place. 1564- Mughal Emperor  Akbar abolishes the jizya tax on non-Muslim subjects. 1874 - France and Vietnam sign the  Second Treaty of Saigon , further recognizing the full sovereignty of France over Cochinchina. 1877-  First ever official cricket test match is played: Australia vs England at the  MCG Stadium , in Melbourne, Australia. 1907- The first parliamentary elections of Finland (at the time the Grand Duchy of Finland) are held. 1927- The first Women's Boat Race between the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge takes place on The Isis in Oxford. 1939- Germany occupies Czechoslovakia. 195...

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Good morning  all. Significance of *14th March*: *Events* that took place on this day:    *Pi Day* is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant *π (pi).* Pi Day is observed on March 14 (3/14 in the month/day format) since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant figures of π. It was *founded in 1988 by Larry Shaw,* an employee of the Exploratorium. 1780- American Revolutionary War:  *Spanish forces capture Fort Charlotte* in Mobile, Alabama. 1794 - *Eli Whitney* is granted a patent for the  *cotton gin* (a machine that quickly and easily separates cotton fibers from their seeds). 1864- *Sir Samuel White Baker* was an English Explorer, author, and administrator who *explored the Upper Nile and discovered Lake Albert.* 1900- *The Gold Standard Act* is ratified, placing the United States currency on the gold standard. 1931- *Alam Ara* was released. It was the first Indian sound film and was directed by Ardeshir Irani. 1939- *Slovakia* declares independe...

Two Friends Talking 1st: I visited my new friend in his flat. He told me to make myself at home. So I threw him out. I hate having visitors.

Person 1 : I lost Rs 1000 in a bet, Person 2 : How, Santa: On cricket match, I bet Rs 500 and lost, Person 1 : where did the rest go? Person 2 : I bet on the highlight too!