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Mongolia Independence Day: History and Significance
The Independence Day of Mongolia is the main state holiday in Mongolia. This date is celebrated annually on 29 December. It marks Mongolia’s independence from Qing China in 1911. Independence…
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International
Stargazer Extraordinaire: The Celestial Contributions of Johannes Kepler
Johannes Kepler (27 December 1571 – 15 November 1630) was a German mathematician, astronomer, and astrologer who is best known for his laws of planetary motion, which describe the motion…
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Tulasi Pooja and its Significance
Tulasi Pooja is one of the most revered and spiritually significant rituals in Hinduism, centering on the worship of the Tulasi plant (Ocimum sanctum), commonly known as Holy Basil. This…
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Today in History
27 December in Indian and World History
27 December in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 27 December is the birth anniversary of Ghalib, Ujjwal Singh, Nityanand Swami, and Salman Khan…
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Bhupendra Nath Datta: Revolutionary Thinker and Scholar of Indian Nationalism
Bhupendra Nath Datta (4 September 1880 – 25 December 1961) was an Indian revolutionary and later a noted sociologist. Life and Career Bhupendra Nath Datta was born on 4 September…
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Rash Behari Ghosh: Champion of Indian Nationalism and Political Reformer
Rash Behari Ghosh (23 December 1845 – 28 February 1921) was an Indian politician, lawyer, social worker, and philanthropist. Life and Career He was born on 23 December 1845, in…
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Editor's Choice
With wolves absent from most of eastern North America, can coyotes replace them?
Imagine a healthy forest, home to a variety of species: Birds are flitting between tree branches, salamanders are sliding through leaf litter, and wolves are tracking the scent of deer…
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Today in History
23 December in Indian and World History
23 December in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 23 December is the birth anniversary of Rash Behari Ghosh, Ramvriksh Benipuri, and Chaudhary Charan…
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Motilal Vora: A Lifetime of Leadership in Indian Politics
Motilal Vora (20 December 1928 – 21 December 2020), the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and the Governor of Uttar Pradesh. Life and Career He was born on 20 December…
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Ferdinand Buisson: Architect of Peace and Education
Ferdinand Buisson (20 December 1841 – 16 February 1932) was a French statesman, pacifist, and educational reformer. He is perhaps best known for his role in the development of the…
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Today in History
17 December in Indian and World History
17 December in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 17 December is the birth anniversary of Rahim, Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar, Muhammad Hidayatullah, and John…
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Art & Culture
Masks do block coronavirus, but not completely: Study finds
Mask Representational Image Source: Markus Winkler on Unsplash Japanese researchers have shown that masks can offer protection from airborne coronavirus particles, but even professional-grade coverings can’t eliminate contagion risk entirely. In the…
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Fritz Pregl: Pioneer of Microanalysis and Nobel Laureate
Fritz Pregl (3 September 1869 – 13 December 1930) was an Austrian chemist. In 1923, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Life and Career Fritz Pregl was born…
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World History
Averroes: Philosopher of the Islamic Golden Age
Averroes (14 April 1126 – 11 December 1198) was a medieval Muslim polymath who made significant contributions in various fields, including philosophy, medicine, law, and astronomy. He lived during the Islamic…
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Naguib Mahfouz: Master of Arabic Literature and Nobel Laureate
Naguib Mahfouz (11 December 1911 – 30 August 2006) was a prominent Egyptian writer. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1988. Life and Career Naguib Mahfouz was…
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