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World History
From Vietnam to America: The Ocean Vuong Journey
Ocean Vuong is a Vietnamese American poet, essayist, and novelist. Life and Career Ocean Vuong was born on 14 October 1988 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Vuong and his…
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January 3 Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide
Verses from the Vanguard: The Hannah Sullivan Story
Hannah Sullivan is a British academic and poet. Her collection “How to Wash a Heart” won the prestigious 2020 T. S. Eliot Prize. Life and Career Hannah Sullivan was born…
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World History
The Rhythmic Journey of Roger Robinson
Roger Robinson is a British writer, musician, and performer. His collection “A Portable Paradise” won the prestigious 2021 T. S. Eliot Prize. Life and Career Roger Robinson was born in…
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International
Empowering Beauty: The Inspirational Journey of Mama Cax
On 8 February Doodle celebrates Haitian American model and disability rights advocate Mama Cax. Mama Cax is best known for shattering expectations around beauty. On 8 February 2019, Mama Cax…
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8 Feb
Unmasking a Legend: The Story of Peter Mansfield
Peter Mansfield (9 October 1933 – 8 February 2017) was a British physicist who made significant contributions to the field of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Life and Career Peter Mansfield…
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Indian History
8 February in History of India: Remembering Jagjit Singh & Nida Fazli
08 February is date of birth of Zakir Hussain and Jagjit Singh. Same day is also death anniversary of legendary poet Nida Fazli.
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8 February in Indian and World HistoryÂ
8 February in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 8 February is the birth anniversary of Dr. Zakir Hussain, Shobha Gurtu, Jagjit Singh, Dr. Ashok…
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World History
Dmitri Mendeleev: Russian Chemist and Creator of the Periodic Table of Elements
Dmitri Mendeleev (8 February 1834 - 2 February 1907) was a Russian chemist and inventor. He is best known for formulating the Periodic Law and creating a version of the…
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Featured
National Deworming Day: History, Theme, and Significance
National Deworming Day is observed every year on February 10 to raise awareness about the importance of deworming preschool and school-age children. Deworming is done through schools and Anganwadi centers…
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Turkey earthquakes one year on: the devastation has exposed deep societal scars and women are bearing the brunt
Hatay was devastated by last February’s earthquakes. Doga Ayberk Demir/Shutterstock Ufuk Gunes Bebek, University of Birmingham In the early hours of February 6 2023, the south-eastern region of Turkey was…
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Explainer: what is the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
In recent weeks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeated his rejections of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian crisis, saying: I will not compromise on full Israeli security control…
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With Pakistan’s most popular politician in jail and cynicism running high, can a new leader unite the country?
Pakistanis will head to the polls on Thursday to elect a new parliament and prime minister at a time of renewed political turbulence in the country.
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National
PM to address programme marking the 150th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada ji on 8th February
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the programme marking the 150th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada ji at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan on 8th February, 2024 at around 12:30 PM.
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National
Bihar CM meets PM
The Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Nitish Kumar, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi today.
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