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Mahasweta Devi: A Literary Luminary Championing Social Justice and Indigenous Rights
Mahasweta Devi (14 January 1926-28 July 2016) was an Indian writer and social activist. She wrote several essays, novels, and short stories, including Aranyer Adhikar, Rudali, and Hajar Churashir Maa. She received the…
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Visionary Insights: Exploring the Optics of Allvar Gullstrand
Allvar Gullstrand (5 June 1862 – 28 July 1930) was a Swedish ophthalmologist who made significant contributions to the field of optics and eye physiology. Life and Career He was…
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Indian History
World Nature Conservation Day: History, Theme and Significance
World Nature Conservation Day is observed every year on July 28. In order to keep the world healthy, it is important to preserve the environment and natural resources. World Nature…
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28 July in Indian and World History
28 July in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 28 July is the birth anniversary of Rameshwar Thakur, Anil Janvijay, Suvigya Sharma, and Kasu…
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World Hepatitis Day 2024: History, Theme, and Significance
On 28 July, World Hepatitis Day raises awareness about viral hepatitis and encourages global action.
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Culture
Iconic Villain to Timeless Legend: Remembering Amjad Khan
Amjad Khan (12 November 1940 – 27 July 1992), a famous actor in Hindi films. The character ‘Gabbar Singh‘ played by him in the film ‘Sholay‘ is one of the…
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Indian History
27 July in Indian and World History
27 July in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 27 July is the birth anniversary of Kalpana Dutt, Bharati Mukherjee, and Vishwa Mohan Bhatt.…
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A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: The People’s President and Visionary Leader of India
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (15 October 1931 – 27 July 2015) was an Indian scientist and politician who played a leading role in the development of India’s missile and…
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Hans Fischer: The Chemistry of Life’s Pigments
Hans Fischer (27 July 1881 – 31 March 1945) was a German organic chemist. In 1930, Hans Fischer was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Life and Career Hans Fischer…
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27 July
Unmasking a Legend: The Story of Michael Longley
Michael Longley is an Irish poet. In 2007 when he was awarded the prestigious T. S. Eliot Prize for Poetry for his collection “Snow Water.” Life and Career Michael Longley…
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WHO EMRO | Breastfeeding support to bring benefits to more babies and mums | News
Breastfeeding support to bring benefits to more babies and mums 1 August 2024, Cairo, Egypt – Breastfeeding has proven benefits for infants and mums. Yet many women do not breastfeed…
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Do hosts win more medals? Are athletes getting older? 128 years of Olympic history in 5Â charts
The modern Olympic Games offer a window into almost 130 years of social and cultural change. They reflect the fall of nations, war, the shifting winds of culture and the…
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25 July: Remembering Yasmin Ahmad on the Death Anniversary
Yasmin Ahmad (7 January 1958 – 25 July 2009) was a Malaysian film director and screenwriter. She was known for her emotional and thought-provoking films, which often explored themes of…
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The Life and Achievements of John B. Goodenough
John B. Goodenough (25 July 1922 – 25 June 2023) was an American materials scientist and a solid-state physicist. John B. Goodenough was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in…
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