From 1924 to 1938 and between 1945 to 1999, Austria’s currency was the schilling, which was divided into 100 groschen. Thereafter, the euro replaced the schilling.

Acclaimed Indian director Shyam Benegal is best known for his intimate portraits of Indian women, so it comes as some surprise that his latest offering is a biopic of one of India’s most famous male icons, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Sachin Khedekar plays Bose, a revolutionary whose mission is to rid India of the British Empire, even if it means …

Is the controversy about Netaji Subhash Chandar Bose death important to his daughter Anita Bose-Pfaff? NO. She is interested in how he lived. And, how he died is no longer relevant. The whole country knows that during the freedom movement, Nothing positive was done by certain parties. One certain ex-PM was involved as a British informer, and one certain other …

World Savings Day (WSD) is an event created to increase the public’s awareness of the importance of savings both for modern economies and for individuals alike. Savings is important in the global economy and every depositor contributes to its development. About World Savings Day For more than 90 years, the World Savings and Retail Banking Institute and its members have …

The distinct Halloween humor can be an amazing way to enjoy the Celtic festival. There are jokes on every occasion, and so is true for the spirited festival of Halloween as well. In fact, Halloween humor can have many shades; it can be spooky, slapstick or attacking. People also play funny and scary tricks on each other, on this day, …

Halloween Festival Greetings: Halloween is celebrated almost all across the world. However, different countries celebrate the holiday according to their own customs and traditions. For instance, in Ireland, Scotland and parts of Northern England, the cultural event has been celebrated for centuries and the practice is still going strong. It is also celebrated in Central and South America, Mexico, Australia, …

World Animal Day (WAD) is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare celebrated annually on October 4, the feast day of Francis of Assisi, an animal lover and patron saint for animals, whose feast day falls on this day. WAD creates an opportunity to engage public in a discussion and create awareness on various issues like cruelty …

Born: Abhas Kumar Ganguly 4 August 1929 Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, India Died: 13 October 1987 (aged 58) Bombay, Maharashtra, India (present-day Mumbai) Occupation: Singer, Lyricist, Composer, Actor, Film Producer, Film Director, Screenwriter Years active: 1946 – 1987 Kishore Kumar was one of the most popular play back singer in Hindi films. He was not only a singer but also an …

The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is a United Nations International Day against drug abuse and the illegal drug trade. It is observed annually on 26 June, since 1989. The observance was instituted by General Assembly Resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987. On 26 June 1987, two important texts (Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Outline of Future Activities in Drug …

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