States individually decide their own holidays, and they took their sweet time: Despite President Reagan signing MLK Jr. Day into existence as a federal holiday in 1983, it was first observed in 1986, and all 50 states did not recognize it until 2000. … [Read more...] about Most Americans still have to work on MLK Day. Here’s what’s open and closed
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Republic Day: TV makers plan big offers to catch up on lost sales
Shinco, the Indian LED TV brand by Videotex International is offering huge discounts - up to Rs 8,000 - on their big size 4K Smart TV's that comes equipped with UNIWALL - UI, during the Amazon’s “The Great Indian Sale”. Shinco 4K Smart TVs will be available starting at a price of Rs 22,499. … [Read more...] about Republic Day: TV makers plan big offers to catch up on lost sales
The most common days for people to call in ‘sick’ aren’t what you think
The 10 “sickest” days of 2019 12/26/2019 – Day after Christmas 4/22/2019 – Day after Easter 1/2/2019 – Day after New Year’s 5/13/2019 – Day after Mother’s Day 7/8/2019 – Monday after July 4th 8/12/2019 – Monday 3/18/2019 – Day after St. Patrick’s Day 10/21/2019 – Monday 6/24/2019 – Monday 1/7/2019 – Monday after New Year’s Holidays are contagious apparently. People are significantly more likely to call in sick near a holiday. The day after Christmas had the highest surge rate, with an almost 400% increase. To put that into perspective, a “normal” surge is closer to 100%. In general, the closer the holiday is to a weekend, the greater the chance of people calling in sick. … [Read more...] about The most common days for people to call in ‘sick’ aren’t what you think
Mumbai’s malls & eateries to run 24×7, move called by state tourism minister Aaditya Thackeray
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Mumbai Police have given the permission to such establishments, which fall under “gated communities” and non-residential areas across the city, to remain open 24X7, said the report citing municipal commissioner Praveen Pardeshi. … [Read more...] about Mumbai’s malls & eateries to run 24×7, move called by state tourism minister Aaditya Thackeray
Delhi Assembly polls: Over 40 BJP candidates file nomination papers on penultimate day
Sitting Vishwas Nagar MLA OP Sharma also filed his nomination papers to seek re-election from the same seat, at Nand Nagri SDM office. He was accompanied by Sonali Jaitley, daughter of late Arun Jaitley. Another sitting MLA Jagdish Pradhan also filed his nomination papers from Mustafabad constituency. … [Read more...] about Delhi Assembly polls: Over 40 BJP candidates file nomination papers on penultimate day
