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World History
Wubbo Ockels: Journey to the Stars and Earth’s Sustainability Advocate
Wubbo Ockels (28 March 1946 – 18 May 2014) was a Dutch physicist and astronaut. He was the first Dutch citizen to travel to space and spent a total of 168…
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International
Turbulence hits Qatar Airways flight to Dublin; 12 injured, says airport
Twelve people travelling on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland were injured during a bout of turbulence, Dublin Airport said on May 26, adding that the plane landed…
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Muddy Protest: Indonesian Woman Sits in Potholes to Highlight Poor Road Conditions
Ummu Hani sitting in mud-filled potholes on a road in Merbau Mataram, Indonesia’s southern Sumatra province. Photo: Facebook/ummuhanii South Lampung, Sumatra – How dirty would you get for a good…
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Andrei Sakharov: The Voice of Conscience in the Nuclear Age
Andrei Sakharov (21 May 1921 - 14 December 1989) was a Soviet physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1975.
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Offbeat
Elephant Family’s ‘Class Z’ Security: A Heartwarming Scene in Anamalai Tiger Reserve
Anamalai Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu – In a heartening observation, Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of Tamil Nadu, recently shared a touching insight into the protective behavior…
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Bipin Chandra Pal: A Pillar of India’s Independence Movement
Bipin Chandra Pal was an Indian writer and freedom fighter. He is known as the Father of Revolutionary Thoughts in India of India. Life and Career Bipin Chandra Pal was…
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National
Sadhav Shipping Limited Welcomes New High-Speed Passenger Vessel, Sadhav Anusha, in Singapore
Sadhav Shipping Limited announced that Company has taken delivery of its new ship Sadhav Anusha (ex-Pelican Conquest) at Singapore on April 12, 2024. The Sadhav Anusha, designed for rapid and…
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John Bardeen: Two-Time Nobel Laureate in Physics
John Bardeen (23 May 1908 - 30 January 1991) was an American physicist and engineer.
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International
Alberto Larraguibel: Chilean Equestrian and Holder of the High Jump World Record
Alberto Larraguibel is a Chilean equestrian show jumper who gained recognition for setting a record in the Puissance event. The Puissance is a horse jumping competition that involves clearing progressively…
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UN Secretary-General Calls for Global AI Governance at Seoul Summit
Seoul – In a keynote address at the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Seoul Summit, UN Secretary-General António Guterres underscored the urgent need for global cooperation and regulation in AI development. The…
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Today in History
Murray Gell-Mann: Pioneer of Particle Physics
Murray Gell Mann (15 September 1929 – 24 May 2019) was an American physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1969. Life and Career Murray Gell Mann…
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Today in History
14 May in Indian and World History
14 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 14 May is the birth anniversary of Sambhaji Bhosale, Mark Zuckerberg, Zareen Khan, and Rob…
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Today in History
Robert Cecil: Statesman, Diplomat, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Robert Cecil (1 June 1563 – 24 May 1612) was an English statesman. In 1937, Robert Cecil was awarded the Nobel Prize.
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Green Energy
Logo Design Contest Launched to Revamp ‘IRENA Youth’ Branding
Since 2018, IRENA has been at the forefront of youth empowerment in the energy transition space, supporting young people globally to contribute effectively towards a renewables-based energy future. To demonstrate…
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Joseph Brodsky: Poet Laureate of Exile and Dissent
Joseph Brodsky (24 May 1940 - 28 January 1996) was a renowned poet and essayist. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1987.
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