It was also the first time; the red flag was used in India. In Karnataka, it is called KarmikaraDinacharane. It is a Bank Holiday in Karnataka and on this day all the banks will remain closed.

and children start planning many days before the event. People living in different cities and towns make special arrangements regarding the Day. There is a good religious and cultural harmony present ...

It used to be observed at the start of June but it was replaced with the Spring bank holiday in the UK in 1971 by the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971, after a trial period from 1965 to 1970.

The Spring Bank Holiday was originally marked on the Monday after Pentecost, also known as Whitsun or Whit Monday. Whit Monday is a Christian celebration that takes place 50 days after Easter Sunday.

but Scotland and Northern Ireland have some of their own dates. For example, Scotland’s summer bank holiday falls at the start of August, rather than the end of the month. For the first time ...