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Is it a bank holiday on Pongal?
Different states have their own rules regarding bank holidays.
The Reserve Bank of India releases a list of bank holidays depending on the festivals being celebrated in states. Different states have their own rules regarding bank holidays.
Since Pongal is not a national festival, the banks will not be closed in all the states. The festival is mainly celebrated by Tamil people in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Puducherry. It is also known as a harvest festival.
Banks in Tamil Nadu will be closed on January 16 on the occasion of Uzhavar Thirunal. However, banks will remain open for all days in all states except Sunday.
In January, festivals like Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, Makar Sankranti, and others are celebrated. According to the bank holiday list released by the RBI, banks will remain shut for 14 days across various states in India in January.
Full list of Bank Holidays in January 2023
Date | Day | Holiday | State |
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January 1, 2023 | Sunday | New Year Bank Holiday & Weekend Bank Holiday | All over India |
January 2, 2023 | Monday | New Year Bank Celebration | Mizoram |
January 5, 2023 | Thursday | Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti | Haryana and Rajasthan |
January 8, 2023 | Sunday | Weekend Bank Holiday | All over India |
January 11, 2023 | Wednesday | Missionary Day | Mizoram |
January 14, 2023 | Saturday | Second Saturday Bank Holiday | All over India |
January 15, 2023 | Sunday | Weekend Bank Holiday | All over India |
January 22, 2023 | Sunday | Weekend Bank Holiday | All over India |
January 23, 2023 | Monday | Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Jayanti | Tripura and West Bangal |
January 25, 2023 | Wednesday | State Day | Himachal Pradesh |
January 26, 2023 | Thursday | Republic Day | All over India |
January 28, 2023 | Sunday | Fourth Saturday Bank Holiday | All over India |
January 29, 2023 | Sunday | Weekend Bank Holiday | All over India |
January 31, 2023 | Monday | Me-Dam-Me-Phi | Assam |
The RBI categorizes holidays into three categories-Holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act and Real-Time Gross Settlement Holiday, Holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, and Banks’ Closing of Accounts.
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Zomato delivery man breaks down, claims food delivery giant has blocked his account days ahead of his sister’s wedding
Popular food delivery platform Zomato is facing backlash online for suspending the account of one of its delivery partners in Mumbai. The incident was brought to light by an X user named Soham Bhattacharya.
A Zomato delivery man from Mumbai broke down as he claimed that the food delivery giant had blocked his account days ahead of his sister’s wedding. An X user, Soham Bhattarchrya met the Zomato delivery man in GTB Nagar, Mumbai and shared his story that has gone viral on social media. The delivery partner who was sobbing like anything told Soham that Zomato had blocked his account.
Soham Bhattacharya who is a law student, recounted encountering the distressed delivery agent, Ayush Sani, in Mumbai’s GTB Nagar. He said as a result the Zomato delivery agent is battling a financial crisis. Soham’s post on X was accompanied by a picture of the distressed Zomato delivery agent. In his post he urged his followers to share the post.
He wrote this guy’s sister’s wedding is in a few days and Zomato, Zomato Care have blocked his account! He was sobbing like anything near GTB Nagar,Mumbai going to everyone and asking for money. He told Soham that he had not eaten anything and was saving it all for her wedding. Soham asked his followers to make the post viral.
Ever since Soham shared the post online, it has gone viral with 3.9 million views till now which are only increasing. The post has garnered the attention not only of social media users but of Zomato as well. The official account of Zomato reacted to the post and said that they understand the impact that actions like blocking an ID have. Zomato Care assured Soham that they would look into the matter seriously.
In order to help the Zomato delivery agent, Soham shared the QR code in the comments section and requested his followers to help the man. Social media users expressed empathy for the delivery agent and tried to offer him monetary aid. In his post Soham also mentioned that the delivery agent was also working for Rapido as his Zomato account was blocked and he had to collect funds somehow.
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Crew social media review: Fans give mixed reactions some call it boring and sleepy while others say it is an entertaining, terrific ride
The story of crew revolves around 3 close friends working as cabin crew for Kohinoor Airlines, whose peaceful lives are shattered when they become entangled in a complex situation.
The much-awaited and highly anticipated Bollywood comedy-drama Crew was released in cinemas on Friday. The film has been directed by Rajesh Krishnan and stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu and Kriti Sanon in important roles. Crew is getting mixed reviews from the audience where some social media users praised the comedy drama while others called the film as average.
One X user Sumit Kadel gave Crew a 4 star rating and said the film is a sure shot super hit. He said Crew takes flight as a supremely entertaining film, skillfully weaving together situational comedy, heist thrills, and drama into a captivating narrative. Inspired by the escapades of a real airline owner on the run from India, the film is a rollercoaster ride of entertainment from beginning to end.
Central to the film’s success is the fantastic camaraderie between its leading ladies: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu and Kriti Sanon. Their chemistry is electric, fueled by superb one liners. Each actress delivers a brilliant performance, elevating the impact of the film.
Director Rajesh Krishnan’s direction is top notch, navigating the challenges of crafting a heist film with a female-led cast with finesse. While the film effectively balances drama, comedy and emotions, sharper writing in the second half, particularly during the heist sequences, could have intensified its impact.
Cameo appearances by Diljit Dosanjh and Kapil Sharma are very good. Crew doesn’t shy away from shedding light on the darker realities of the airline aviation sectors, offering a glimpse into the financial struggles faced by cabin crews. The film’s chartbuster music and well executed situational comedy are major highlights, keeping audiences thoroughly entertained throughout.
Overall Crew is a well crafted entertainer that is sure to resonate with audiences, especially women. With its women combination of humour, thrills and heart, it’s a sure shot super hit.
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Riyan Parag smashes half century as Rajasthan Royals beat Delhi Capitals by 12 runs
Parag’s innings left the opposition in awe and lifted the spirits of the home crowd. One of the defining moments of the match came in the final over, as Parag unleashed a ferocious assault on veteran South African pacer Anrich Nortje.
Rajasthan Royals emerged victorious against Delhi Capitals in a thrilling Indian Premier League clash at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Thursday. Riyan Parag played a scintillating knock of 84 off just 45 balls which took Rajasthan to a commanding victory. The clash was held at a packed stadium which kept fans on the edge of their seats as Parag’s remarkable innings propelled the Rajasthan Royals to a formidable total of 185/5 despite a rocky start.
The Rajasthan Royals faced early setbacks stumbling to 36/3 in the eight over, courtesy of disciplined bowling from Delhi Capitals. The 22 year-old youngster showed maturity and composure beyond his years as he single handedly steered the innings towards recovery. He played an array of exquisite shots which included 7 boundaries and 6 towering sixes.
Parag’s innings left the opposition in awe and lifted the spirits of the home crowd. One of the defining moments of the match came in the final over, as Parag unleashed a ferocious assault on veteran South African pacer Anrich Nortje. He smashed the pace bowler all around the park hitting 25 runs to take his team’s innings to its highest T20 score.
Delhi Capitals was set to chase a challenging target of 186 runs for victory which was led by South African youngster Tristan Stubbs who played a valiant knock scoring 44 not out off 23 balls. The Delhi Capitals fell short of the target, managing only 173/5 in their allotted overs, where Delhi Capitals required 13 runs for victory.
The Rajasthan Royals bowled a disciplined line and length and Avesh Khan was the pick of all the bowlers. Khan’s last over proved to be the decisive factor in securing Rajasthan’s 2nd consecutive win in the tournament. South African pace bowlers Nandre Burger (2/29) and leg spin maestro Yuzvendra Chahal (2/19) claimed 2 wickets each and played an important role in restricting the Delhi Capital’s chase.
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