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Salman Rushdie was greeted with a standing ovation as he walked up to accept the Pen Centenary Courage award.

Maharana Pratap Jayanti 2023: To honour the brave ruler, his birth anniversary is celebrated every year on May 9. Many in his home state of Rajasthan also observe the day on June 2, in accordance with the Hindu calendar

Happy Buddha Purnima 2023 Celebrations: Here are some inspirational Buddha Jayanti wishes, Buddhism images, Buddha Purnima poster and Buddha Purnima stickers for WhatsApp that you can share with your loved ones

Dhoom is considered a classic because it was a game-changer for Indian cinema, bringing new elements to the table and establishing a new standard for action films.

Akshaya Tritiya 2023: The word "Akshaya" means "never diminishing" in Sanskrit, and it is believed that any auspicious activity performed on this day brings never-ending prosperity and good fortune

Happy Baisakhi 2023: Here are some beautiful Punjabi New Year wishes, greeting and quotes that you can share with your family, friends and colleagues on Vaisakhi

Happy Biju Festival 2023: Here are some beautiful Tripura New Year wishes, greeting and inspiring quotes that you can share with your family and friends

Bohag Bihu 2023: Here are some beautiful Assamese New Year wishes, greeting and inspiring quotes that you can share with your family and friends

Good Friday 2023: Wishes, Images: Here are some beautiful wishes, images, greeting and quotes that you can share with your loved ones

Hanuman Jayanti 2023: On the auspicious day of Hanuman Jaynti devotees keep fast and visit temples to worship Lord Hanuman

Holy Week 2023: The term "spy" refers to Judas' act of secretly plotting against Jesus and betraying him to the authorities

Holy Week 2023: Holy Tuesday commemorates various events in the life of Jesus Christ, including his predictions of his own death and the betrayal of Judas Iscariot

Holy Week 2023: The week starts with Palm Sunday, the day when Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem, and proceeded through the Last Supper, his crucifixion. The week culminates with Easter Sunday marking his resurrection

World Theatre Day provides a unique opportunity to celebrate the rich history of theatre and its diverse contributions to society

RAMADAN 2023: The holy month of Ramzan is expected to begin on March 22 or March 23 and end on April 21 or April 22

Google Doodle Today: Dr Mario Molina was one of the first to discover that chlorofluorocarbons were breaking down the ozone and causing ultraviolet radiation to reach Earth's surface