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Indian History
Swami Atmasthananda: Guiding Light of Spiritual Wisdom
Swami Atmasthananda (21 May 1919 – 18 June 2017) was an Indian Hindu monk, who was the fifteenth president of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission. Early Life Swami Atmasthananda was born on…
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Today in History
18 June in Indian and World History
18 June in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 18 June is the birth anniversary of C. Vijaya Raghava Chariar, Anugrah Narayan Singh, Shankar…
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19 June in Indian and World History
19 June in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 19 June is the birth anniversary of Madhavrao Sapre, Sudarshan Agarwal, Mukesh Khanna, and Rahul…
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World Sickle Cell Awareness Day: History, Theme, and Significance
19 June is observed as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. A United Nation’s recognised day to raise awareness of sickle cell across the world. It aims to increase public knowledge and…
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Sports
Syed Mushtaq Ali: The Sultan of Indian Cricket
Syed Mushtaq Ali (17 December 1914 – 18 June 2005) was an Indian cricketer, and best known for scoring the first overseas Test century. Life and Career Syed Mushtaq Ali…
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17 June in Indian and World History
17 June in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 17 June is the birth anniversary of Kailash Nath Katju, Jyoti Prasad Agarwala, and Leander…
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Marine Day: History, Theme, and Significance
Marine Day, also known as "Umi no Hi" in Japanese, is a national holiday in Japan that celebrates the ocean and highlights its importance to the country's culture, economy, and…
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres Calls for Global Solidarity on World Refugee Day
June 24, 2024: In a powerful message marking World Refugee Day on June 20, UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the unprecedented global displacement crisis and called for intensified efforts to…
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WHO Expresses Deep Concern Over Escalating Health Crisis in the West Bank
15 June 2024, Jerusalem/Cairo/Geneva — The World Health Organization (WHO) has voiced serious concern regarding the worsening health crisis in the occupied Palestinian territory, specifically the West Bank. Increased violence,…
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World History
Marga Faulstich: Crafting Clarity Through Glass Innovation
Marga Faulstich (16 June 1915 – 1 February 1998) was a German glass chemist. She worked for Schott AG for 44 years. During this time, she worked on more than…
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Unraveling the Chemistry of Georg Wittig: From Phosphorus Ylides to Nobel Laureate
Georg Wittig (16 June 1897 – 26 August 1987) was a German chemist. Georg Wittig was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1979. Life and Career Georg Wittig was…
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16 June in Indian and World History
16 June in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 16 June is the birth anniversary of C.M Poonacha, Mahmood Ali Khan, Dr. Brahmdev Sharma,…
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International
Pigeon problems: German town votes to have birds killed, outraging animal rights’ activists
GErPigeons have to be one of the most unloved animals that humans ever drew to our side. The birds that flock European squares descended from domesticated rock doves some 10,000…
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UN Secretary-General Calls for Cultivating a Culture of Peace on International Day of Peace
In a world rife with conflict, disparities, and prejudice, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres issued a poignant message as the 100-day countdown to the International Day of Peace commenced…
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Green Energy
Vestas secures 660 MW order for the Nordseecluster A offshore wind project in Germany
VESTAS has received a firm order for RWE’s 660 MW Nordseecluster A offshore wind project in Germany, ref.  VESTAS’ Company Announcement 11/2024 of 14 June 2024. The Nordseecluster is being…
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