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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Business Standard
World Environment Day 2025: How to make this Bakrid 2025 eco-friendly?
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on Jun 5 to save nature. Also, Bakrid 2025 will be celebrated tomorrow, June 6. So, let's celebrate both simultaneously with eco-friendly habits Sonika Nitin Nimje New Delhi World Environment Day is observed annually on June 5 to preserve the environment and the global ecosystem. Around the world, people celebrate the day on June 5 of each year. Raising awareness of the growing environmental challenges is the goal of this day. Apart from this, Bakrid in India will be celebrated tomorrow, i.e, on June 6, 2025. So, how about we celebrate both of them simultaneously, with eco-friendly habits for a more sustainable Eid al-Adha this year. World Environment Day 2025: 5 ways to celebrate Bakrid with eco-friendly habits • Minimise food waste: Methane, which is released when food waste breaks down in landfills, contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. To prevent food waste and save the environment, it is crucial to plan your meals and shop appropriately. • Make use of 'eco-friendly' products: A lot of traditional cleaning products include harsh chemicals that can endanger people, contaminate water, and hurt wildlife. Use basic ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice to make your cleaners. • Drink water from reusable bottles: Single-use plastic bottles contribute significantly to pollution. Therefore, buy a reusable water bottle made of glass or stainless steel instead. This will save money and prevent plastic waste while still being convenient. • Supporting seasonal and local foods: Selecting produce that is in season and locally produced lowers the transportation sector's carbon footprint. Additionally, it boosts the regional economy and farmers. • Prioritise plant-based foods: Diets high in plants often have a smaller environmental effect than diets high in meat. During Eid al-Bakrid, adopting eco-friendly practices is a significant approach to cultivate gratitude and awareness. Even minor modifications to our everyday lives can have a big positive impact, guaranteeing that the benefits reach not just the environment but also our future generations.
Mint
6 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Bank Holiday Alert: Will PSBs, private lenders remain open on June 6 and 7 in your city? Here's what you must know
Banks will be closed for two days this week in many parts of the country on account of Eid al-Adha or Bakrid 2025, per the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) bank holiday calendar. On June 6 and June 7, India will celebrate Eid ul-Adha or Bakrid. Meanwhile, apart from June 6 and 7, 2025, the banks will be closed across the country on June 8, 2025, which is a Sunday. Bank holidays June 2025: Are banks open or closed on June 6 and June 7? To mark Bakrid 2025, banks in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi will be closed on Friday, June 6, 2025. On Saturday, June 7, 2025, banks nationwide, except Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Itanagar, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram, will be closed in observance of Bakrid, also known as EId ul-Zuha. Banks across the country, except Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Itanagar, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, will be closed on Saturday, June 7, 2025, on account of Bakrid, also known as Id ul-Zuha. Commonly known as the 'goat festival', the bank holiday designated regions will celebrate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son on this day. Since Saturday, June 7, 2025, is the first Saturday of the month, banks in Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Itanagar, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram will be open. The 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month are normally bank holidays according to the RBI calendar. Notably, every Sunday of the month is a bank holiday. Therefore, on Sunday, June 8, 2025, banks will be closed. Banks in Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Itanagar, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram will be open on Saturday, June 7, 2025, since it is the first Saturday of the month. As per the RBI calendar, banks are typically closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Notably, banks are closed on all Sundays of the month. Hence, banks will be closed on Sunday, June 8, 2025. During bank holidays, online banking services will be available nationwide. These services are convenient to customers for easy financial transactions. Demand draft request forms, chequebook forms, and NEFT/RTGS transfer forms can all be used to request money transfers. Card services can be used to secure ATM cards, debit cards, and credit cards. Additionally offered are services like establishing standing instructions, requesting a locker, and completing account maintenance documents will also be opened.
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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Bank holidays 2025: Banks to be closed this week for 2 days across India
Banks will be closed for two days this week in many parts of the country on account of Eid al-Adha or Bakrid 2025, per the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) bank holiday calendar. On June 6 and June 7, India will celebrate Eid ul-Adha or Bakrid. Meanwhile, apart from June 6 and 7, 2025, the banks will be closed across the country on June 8, 2025, which is a Sunday. One of the holiest festivals in Islam is Bakrid, also called Eid-ul-Adha. The lunar Islamic calendar determines the date of Eid al-Bakrid, which changes every year. In particular, it coincides with the sighting of the crescent moon on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the last month in the Islamic calendar. Grand prayers, family get-togethers, and the symbolic custom of animal sacrifice are all part of the festival's heartfelt devotion and charitable celebrations. Bank holidays June 2025: Are banks open or closed on June 6 and June 7? To mark Bakrid 2025, banks in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi will be closed on Friday, June 6, 2025. On Saturday, June 7, 2025, banks nationwide, except Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Itanagar, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram, will be closed in observance of Bakrid, also known as EId ul-Zuha. Since Saturday, June 7, 2025, is the first Saturday of the month, banks in Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Itanagar, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram will be open. The 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month are normally bank holidays according to the RBI calendar. Notably, every Sunday of the month is a bank holiday. Therefore, on Sunday, June 8, 2025, banks will be closed. Bakrid 2025: What services are available on a bank holiday? During bank holidays, online banking services will be available nationwide. These services are convenient to customers for easy financial transactions. Demand draft request forms, chequebook forms, and NEFT/RTGS transfer forms can all be used to request money transfers. Card services can be used to secure ATM cards, debit cards, and credit cards. Additionally offered are services like establishing standing instructions, requesting a locker, and completing account maintenance documents will also be opened. Other bank holidays in June 2025 Apart from Eid-ul-Adha or Bakrid 2025 bank holiday, banks are scheduled to be closed for three days, except weekends, in June 2025. • June 11 (Wednesday) — Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti / Saga Dawa — Banks will be closed in Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh. • June 27 (Friday) — Ratha Yatra / Kang (Rathajatra) — Banks will stay shut in Odisha and Manipur.
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Business Standard
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Bakrid 2025 watchlist: Top OTT shows, films to stream or catch in theatres
The monsoon is arriving, and so is a wave of fresh entertainment! As Eid-ul-Adha 2025 (Bakrid) brings families together, streaming platforms and cinema halls are gearing up for a jam-packed weekend of high-octane releases. Whether you're looking to unwind with heartwarming stories or dive into edge-of-your-seat thrillers, this Bakrid weekend promises non-stop entertainment. In addition to the films, a variety of new web series will be available on the OTT platform this weekend on platforms like SonyLIV, JioHotstar, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video. To enjoy this Bakrid 2025 and the long weekend, let us take a look at some of the best films and OTT releases in India. Bakrid 2025: Top 5 OTT releases to stream this weekend 1. Tourist Family - JioHotstar (June 2) A Sri Lankan family looking for a new beginning in India is the focus of the heartfelt comedy, which was directed by Abishan Jeevinth. Through their generosity, they turn a disconnected neighbourhood into a vibrant community. Simran and M Sasikumar play the lead roles in this Tamil film. 2. Criminal Code Season 2 - Netflix (June 4) The Brazilian action series, inspired by real crimes, centres on Isaac and his Phantom Gang, who, after assisting the Ambassador in escaping from jail, become the primary targets of the Federal Police. However, the police, under Suellen's leadership, find it difficult to apprehend the Phantom Gang because of their misdeeds, which have made them legendary. 3. Stolen - Amazon Prime Video (June 4) This week, the Abhishek Banerjee film, Stolen, will make its Amazon Prime Video debut, 2 years after its Venice Film Festival debut. Two brothers watch a kid being snatched from a poor mother at a rural Indian railway station in this suspenseful criminal thriller. Abhishek Banerjee and Mia Maelzer will play the lead characters in the film under the direction of Karan Tejpal. 4. Ginny & Georgia Season 3 - Netflix (June 5) The Miller family's existence will be completely upended by the new episodes, which will continue to explore the repercussions of Georgia's imprisonment after season 2 ended on a cliffhanger. Now it is Georgia and Ginny against the world. 5. Chhal Kapat - The Deception - ZEE5 (June 6) In the course of investigating the death of a well-known influencer at her friend's wedding, a talented police investigator uncovers dark secrets and betrayals. The next series' ensemble cast includes, among others, Ragini Dwivedi, Kamya Ahlawat, and Shriya Pilgaokar. Bakrid 2025 special: Top 5 films to watch in theatres this weekend 1. Housefull 5- June 6, 2025 The hit comedy franchise, directed by Tarun Mansukhani, features a ridiculously massive cast including Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sanjay Dutt, Bobby Deol, Kriti Sanon, Pooja Hegde, Sonakshi Sinha, among others. Expect outrageous jokes, misidentifications, and classic slapstick chaos. Mark your calendars if you want to experience a crazy comedy ride with well-known characters and lots of laughter. 2. Ballerina- June 6, 2025 Ballerina, a spin-off from the John Wick universe, features Ana de Armas as a proficient assassin who wants an act of exact revenge for the death of her family. The movie, which takes place between John Wick: Chapter 3 and Chapter 4, includes cameos by the late Lance Reddick, Ian McShane, and Keanu Reeves. Len Wiseman, the film's director, promises thrilling action scenes and a more in-depth exploration of the franchise's history. 3. The Life of Chuck- June 6, 2025 Mike Flanagan is the director of 'The Life of Chuck', a science-fiction drama based on Stephen King's novella. Tom Hiddleston plays Chuck in the movie, which explores significant events in his life by telling his story in reverse. It won the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. 4. Materialists- June 13, 2025 Celine Song is the director of the romantic comedy, Materialists, which stars Pedro Pascal, Chris Evans, and Dakota Johnson. Modern relationships and the difficulties of love in a materialistic society are the subject of the movie. It is expected to be a delightful addition to the genre because of its all-star cast. 5. Sitaare Zameen Par- June 20, 2025 R.S. Prasanna's heartwarming story, 'Sitaare Zameen Par', marks Aamir Khan's comeback. With an emotional impact and the goal of increasing awareness, the film centres on the life of a child with 'Down syndrome' and the difficulties he and his family encounter. This emotional movie, which also stars Genelia Deshmukh and Darsheel Safary, explores themes of acceptance, empathy, and resiliency.
