Wine Decline Linked to Less Social Dining in West
Changing social habits in Western societies, with fewer communal meals and more isolation, are causing a noticeable decline in wine consumption according to recent reports.
Changing social habits in Western societies, with fewer communal meals and more isolation, are causing a noticeable decline in wine consumption according to recent reports.
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The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has announced a public holiday on January 15, 2026, for Makar Sankranti. Get all the official details here.
Banks in Kanpur and Lucknow are closed today, January 12, for Swami Vivekananda Jayanti 2026. Check the full city-wise operational status and available digital banking services here.
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Banks remain closed across India on January 10, the second Saturday. Get the complete list of upcoming bank holidays for January and February 2026, including state-specific dates.
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Maharashtra government declares a public holiday on January 15 for municipal corporation elections. Government offices and banks to remain shut. Get all details here.
As Hyderabad celebrated New Year, mental health helplines received 300 calls from young people battling loneliness and heartbreak. Experts cite 'anniversary reaction' as the trigger. Read more.
Kuwait's Civil Service Commission has declared a nationwide public holiday on Sunday, January 18, for Isra and Miraj. Government offices will be closed. Read details.
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Urban India's loneliness epidemic sparks a new economy. Startups and individuals create paid safe spaces for strangers to connect, from curated dinners to retreats. Explore how isolation is being monetized.
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Banks across India are operational today, Saturday, January 3, except in Uttar Pradesh. Find out the reason for the state-specific holiday and RBI's Saturday rules.
Banks in Aizawl, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram are closed on January 2, 2026, for New Year Celebrations/Mannam Jayanthi. Check the full city-wise operational status and available digital banking services.
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Surat's municipal schools have cancelled the Jan 1 holiday for 2026, replacing it with Rath Yatra. Two separate leave lists issued for Urdu-medium and other schools. Get the full details here.