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7NEWS
2 days ago
- General
- 7NEWS
Why don't we celebrate the King's Birthday public holiday on King Charles III's actual birthday?
The King's Birthday is a public holiday in all eight states and territories of Australia, but why don't we celebrate it on King Charles III's actual birthday? In fact, it hasn't coincided with a royal's birthday in almost a century. King Charles III was born on November 14, 1948, but the holiday falls on the second Monday in June in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, the Northern Territory, the Australian Capital Territory, and some external territories. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today The release of the Birthday Honours List is timed around the June holiday and includes new members of the Order of Australia and other Australian honours. In 2025, the holiday will be observed on June 9. However, in Queensland, the holiday is celebrated on the first Monday of October, falling on October 6 this year. In Western Australia, they already celebrate Western Australia Day — formerly known as Foundation Day — on the first Monday in June. Instead, the King's Birthday holiday in WA can fall on the fourth Monday of September or the first Monday of October. This depends on school term dates and the scheduling of the Perth Royal Show. The chosen date is announced by the Governor of Western Australia each year and will be observed on September 29 this year. That being said, the holiday is marked on different dates in Karratha and Port Hedland, where they do not observe a public holiday on the state's official date. The City of Karratha has been celebrating the monarch's birthday on the first Monday in August — to coincide with the FeNaCING Festival — since the 1990s. In Port Hedland, the King's Birthday is celebrated alongside the Hedland Cup. Why do most of us celebrate in June? The monarch's birthday was first marked in the United Kingdom in 1748, and an Australian holiday was officially declared by Governor Arthur Phillip in 1788. The holiday was celebrated on the reigning monarch's actual birthday until 1936, when King George V died. His birthday was June 3, and his son King Edward VIII — who abdicated after 327 days — was born on June 23. King George VI, who was born on December 14, then took the throne. The current date was chosen for its suitability in the UK. In the Northern Hemisphere, June marks the start of summer and warmer weather. As a Birthday Parade is conducted each year, ensuring good weather was among the considerations when selecting a permanent date. The holiday's proximity to other holidays was also considered. The state moved the date around a few times in recent years, but Queensland has observed the holiday in October since 2015. Stream free on
West Australian
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Fremantle to host this years only metropolitan WA Day festival at Bathers Beach and the Fishing Boat Harbour
Fremantle will be 'buzzing' on Monday as it becomes the official celebration hub in Perth to mark WA Day. The Port City's free WA Day community event will showcase dragon dancers, unicorn stilt walkers and Latin music among the multicultural melting pot of entertainment that will transform Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and Bathers Beach into a long-weekend holiday hot spot. Fremantle's turn to play host comes after the State's major celebration in Burswood was pushed to November to avoid seasonal poor winter weather again spoiling the party. 'After two years of weather disruptions, a decision was made to shift the timing of our large-scale Burswood event,' Celebrate WA chairman Scott Jones told PerthNow. 'We expect Fremantle to be buzzing this year as it is the only metro WA Day celebration in 2025. Fremantle's iconic backdrop, combined with the expanded program, makes it the perfect setting for a city-wide celebration of who we are as Western Australians.' The festivities in Fremantle will run from 11am to 6pm on WA Day. Festival goers can expect to see Mews Park and Bathers Beach decorated with flags, lanterns, and lights representative of our favourite holiday destination - Bali. The Bathers Beach boardwalk will play host to a vintage fashion parade and the WA Shipwrecks Museum will be decked out for children, with unicorns and mermaids among the attractions. The traditional crowd-drawing derby between WAFL rivals East Fremantle and South Fremantle at Fremantle Oval will also be a highlight of the public holiday. 'It's a full-day experience designed to engage all ages and backgrounds,' Mr Jones said. 'There really is something for everyone. Expect an atmosphere that's colourful, inclusive, and full of surprises — from interactive workshops and cultural story-telling to music and carnival magic. 'It's a joyful celebration of everything that makes WA unique — our people, our stories, and our incredible diversity.' The large-scale Burswood event has been rescheduled to November 22-23 to avoid weather disruptions which have marred festivities in previous years. 'We're committed to delivering an outstanding celebration later this year,' Mr Jones said. 'When the sun is shining and we can tie in with the buzz of the summer of cricket at Optus Stadium. In the meantime, we invite everyone to enjoy our vibrant festival in Fremantle.' Regional WA Day events are being held in Albany, Geraldton, Carnarvon, Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Port Hedland, Newman and Karratha. WA Day was formally established in April 2012 following bipartisan political support in the Western Australian Parliament to make the change from Foundation Day.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Bring the periphery to the centre
It was the final day of the week-long Rongali Bihu celebrations to mark the beginning of the Assamese new year and sowing season. Guwahati was dressed in festive finery, with vibrant japis (hats) and gamosas (white-and-red handwoven fabric) adorning every pause and turn. Assam State Museum was celebrating its 86th Foundation Day, recalling the contributions of many, especially Rai Bahadur Kanak Lal Barua, who had spent their lives collecting, documenting, and disseminating the tangible and intangible heritage of the people of Assam. #Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan Clash Live Updates| Pak moving troops to border areas? All that's happening Why India chose to abstain instead of 'No Vote' against IMF billion-dollar funding to Pakistan How Pak's jihadi general Munir became trapped in his own vice An invitation to Guwahati in end- April felt like being in the right place at the right time. Earning one's pitha (rice cake) and laru (a sweet) by speaking on the sculptural heritage of Assam to an august assembly can be daunting. But delectable larus and the beauty of Assamese sculptures make for a heady combination that can embolden an art historian to let her thoughts flow with the Brahmaputra. The Brahmaputra valley is a connected-yet-distinct geographical space nestled within the eastern Himalayas, Patkai, and Naga hills, and the Garo-Khasi-Jaintia and Mikir hills. Its natural beauty finds mention even in ancient inscriptions that extol its golden hills in the likeness of Kailash, with gushing waters of the grand Lauhitya River resembling the silvery rays of the moon. 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The ancient name of Assam best corresponds to Kamarupa in some historical records, such as Samudragupta's famous Allahabad pillar inscription, and Kautilya's Arthashastra. The other name, Pragjyotisha, of the epics and epigraphs, also included territories corresponding to ancient Assam . Assam's remote antiquity goes back to the Stone Age. But written records in the form of inscriptions begin to offer insights into its early history only from 4th c. CE. Substantial art and architectural remains in stone have survived from 6th c. CE, most notably, a grand temple doorway at Da Parbatia in the Tezpur-Sonitpur region (photo). Live Events Often explained in terms of a 'Gupta art'-inspired door frame, its own localised aesthetics have remained unsung. The personified river goddesses, Ganga and Yamuna, are conceptually aligned with 'Gupta' temple doorframes. But their iconography and stylistics at Da Parbatia reveal refined local artistic sensibilities. The presence of Lakulisha on the door lintel and, beneath him, a majestic garuda (eagle) in combat with nagas (serpents) is distinctively rendered, even if a coin of Gupta king Skandagupta Kramaditya reveals similar iconography. That ancient Kamarupa was connected with the great Gupta empire of central India is well-known. In the Allahabad pillar inscription, the king of Kamarupa is addressed as a 'pratyanta nripati' (frontier king). But even if Kamarupa was peripheral to the Gupta empire, centre and periphery are relative to one's vantage point. In its regional interactions with eastern Indian kingdoms too, from the time of King Shashanka of Gauda (circa early 7th c.) to the Palas of Bengal and Bihar (c. 8th-12th c.), Assam's contributions to regional, national, and Asian histories have remained underrepresented, if not eclipsed. It is a truism to say that West Bengal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Assam and Northeast Indian states formed culturally contiguous zones of contact with shifting political boundaries before the establishment of modern nation-states sharply segregated their identities. Perhaps less obvious is how such shared pasts are sculpted in stone. The artistic imagination of a multi-armed dancing Shiva (Nritteshvara) astride Vrishabha-Nandi (bull) is an east-northeast Indian creative innovation that had travelled to neighbouring and distant lands as far as Champa in ancient Vietnam. Perhaps nowhere is he as evocatively visualised as in a large 10th c. stone roundel housed in the Assam State Museum at Guwahati (photo). The northeast and its artistic achievements deserve to be relocated from the periphery to the centre. It's high time. The writer is professor of art history, Department of History, University of Delhi
Economic Times
10-05-2025
- Economic Times
Bring the periphery to the centre
It was the final day of the week-long Rongali Bihu celebrations to mark the beginning of the Assamese new year and sowing season. Guwahati was dressed in festive finery, with vibrant japis (hats) and gamosas (white-and-red handwoven fabric) adorning every pause and turn. Assam State Museum was celebrating its 86th Foundation Day, recalling the contributions of many, especially Rai Bahadur Kanak Lal Barua, who had spent their lives collecting, documenting, and disseminating the tangible and intangible heritage of the people of invitation to Guwahati in end- April felt like being in the right place at the right time. Earning one's pitha (rice cake) and laru (a sweet) by speaking on the sculptural heritage of Assam to an august assembly can be daunting. But delectable larus and the beauty of Assamese sculptures make for a heady combination that can embolden an art historian to let her thoughts flow with the Brahmaputra. The Brahmaputra valley is a connected-yet-distinct geographical space nestled within the eastern Himalayas, Patkai, and Naga hills, and the Garo-Khasi-Jaintia and Mikir hills. Its natural beauty finds mention even in ancient inscriptions that extol its golden hills in the likeness of Kailash, with gushing waters of the grand Lauhitya River resembling the silvery rays of the moon. Brahmaputra, lifeline of the valley, is known by 'Lauhitya' in some early inscriptions and texts. The ancient name of Assam best corresponds to Kamarupa in some historical records, such as Samudragupta's famous Allahabad pillar inscription, and Kautilya's Arthashastra. The other name, Pragjyotisha, of the epics and epigraphs, also included territories corresponding to ancient Assam. Assam's remote antiquity goes back to the Stone Age. But written records in the form of inscriptions begin to offer insights into its early history only from 4th c. CE. Substantial art and architectural remains in stone have survived from 6th c. CE, most notably, a grand temple doorway at Da Parbatia in the Tezpur-Sonitpur region (photo). Often explained in terms of a 'Gupta art'-inspired door frame, its own localised aesthetics have remained unsung. The personified river goddesses, Ganga and Yamuna, are conceptually aligned with 'Gupta' temple doorframes. But their iconography and stylistics at Da Parbatia reveal refined local artistic sensibilities. The presence of Lakulisha on the door lintel and, beneath him, a majestic garuda (eagle) in combat with nagas (serpents) is distinctively rendered, even if a coin of Gupta king Skandagupta Kramaditya reveals similar iconography. That ancient Kamarupa was connected with the great Gupta empire of central India is well-known. In the Allahabad pillar inscription, the king of Kamarupa is addressed as a 'pratyanta nripati' (frontier king). But even if Kamarupa was peripheral to the Gupta empire, centre and periphery are relative to one's vantage point. In its regional interactions with eastern Indian kingdoms too, from the time of King Shashanka of Gauda (circa early 7th c.) to the Palas of Bengal and Bihar (c. 8th-12th c.), Assam's contributions to regional, national, and Asian histories have remained underrepresented, if not eclipsed. It is a truism to say that West Bengal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Assam and Northeast Indian states formed culturally contiguous zones of contact with shifting political boundaries before the establishment of modern nation-states sharply segregated their identities. Perhaps less obvious is how such shared pasts are sculpted in stone. The artistic imagination of a multi-armed dancing Shiva (Nritteshvara) astride Vrishabha-Nandi (bull) is an east-northeast Indian creative innovation that had travelled to neighbouring and distant lands as far as Champa in ancient Vietnam. Perhaps nowhere is he as evocatively visualised as in a large 10th c. stone roundel housed in the Assam State Museum at Guwahati (photo). The northeast and its artistic achievements deserve to be relocated from the periphery to the centre. It's high time. The writer is professor of art history, Department of History, University of Delhi
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
SBI Scholar Quiz 2025 launches to nurture financial literacy among high schoolers
The State Bank of India (SBI), The Banker to Every Indian , in association with The Times of India , has announced the launch of the SBI Scholar Quiz 2025 — a prestigious national-level initiative designed to nurture financial literacy, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of economic systems among high school students across India. Organised at a pan-India level, this exciting competition marks the beginning of a transformative journey aimed at preparing young minds for the evolving world of finance, economics, and policymaking. Unlike traditional academic contests, the SBI Scholar Quiz goes beyond textbook knowledge. Operation Sindoor 'Did not want to...': Pak def min gives absurd excuse for army's failure to withstand Op Sindoor Blackouts, sirens & Pak's failed attacks: 10 things that happened in the last 36 hrs '1971 war was not remotely as terrifying': Residents of border areas shell-shocked It is designed to challenge students on a broad spectrum of topics such as Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI), the evolution of money and currency, global economic systems, and the rich legacy of the State Bank of India — India's oldest banking institution, with a proud history of 219 years. By weaving together these themes, the quiz bridges classroom learning with real-world applications, offering students an opportunity to broaden their horizons and engage meaningfully with the financial world around them. In its inaugural year, the SBI Scholar Quiz 2025 will unfold across multiple stages, beginning with City Rounds hosted in 16 key cities across India: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi, Patna, Pune, and Thiruvananthapuram. Each City Round will see schools nominating teams of two students to represent their institutions in intense head-to-head quiz battles. These rounds will test factual knowledge, analytical thinking, quick decision-making, and the ability to apply concepts in real-world scenarios. The top-performing teams from each city will qualify for the National Semi-Finals and Finals, to be held in Mumbai, India's financial capital. The top 3 national winners will have the distinguished honour of being felicitated by SBI's top management on July 1st — celebrated as SBI's Foundation Day — marking a moment of pride and achievement on one of the most significant days in the institution's history. The SBI Scholar Quiz 2025 brings with it more than just recognition and intellectual stimulation — it offers a prize pool of over ₹50 lakhs, featuring cash awards, trophies, and certificates at various stages of the competition. Participation itself will be an achievement, but excelling at this platform will serve as a confidence booster and a shining highlight in students' academic and professional journeys. Although the City Rounds will be physically hosted in selected urban centres, the SBI Scholar Quiz 2025 is open to high school students from every corner of India. The organisers are committed to making this initiative truly inclusive and far-reaching. To aid preparation, students can access study resources, reading material, and sample quizzes available on the official website: . The preparatory content thoughtfully covers a wide range of subtopics: Fundamentals of Banking Basics of Insurance and Financial Planning History of Indian and Global Currencies Milestones in the Journey of the State Bank of India Key Economic Events and Trends Real-life Banking and Business Case Studies The SBI Scholar Quiz is crafted not only to reward those who already have a keen interest in finance but also to cultivate curiosity among others, encouraging a new generation of financially literate citizens. What sets the SBI Scholar Quiz apart is its deep-rooted commitment to education and empowerment. Banking in SBI since 1955 has been a blending of business goals with social obligations and banking with purpose. Over the years, the SBI Group has assumed a multi-dimensional role in extending support to practically every sphere of economic activity. In an increasingly interconnected and financially complex world, understanding the basics of economies and banking systems is not just an advantage—it is essential. Through the SBI Scholar Quiz, students get a unique chance to: Learn financial literacy in an engaging, competitive format Understand how economic policies influence daily life Gain insights into India's banking history and economic evolution Develop critical thinking, public speaking, and teamwork skills Connect with experts and mentors in finance, economics, and education Additionally, SBI continues to maintain its premier position in India by consistently extending high-quality customer service, adopting modern technology, and setting new benchmarks in banking performance. The SBI Scholar Quiz is a natural extension of this ethos, fostering excellence, innovation, and leadership among India's youth. SBI encourages teachers and mentors to act as knowledge partners, guiding students with enthusiasm and helping them prepare for this intellectually enriching journey. The brand shares that SBI Scholar Quiz 2025 is more than just a competition—it's a celebration of curiosity, intellect, and ambition. If you are ready to challenge yourself, broaden your understanding of the financial world, and be part of a national movement toward academic excellence and financial literacy, visit , register today, and take your first step toward national recognition!
