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International
Nicolas Steno: Pioneering the Science of Geology
Nicolas Steno (11 January 1638 - 5 December 1616) was a Danish scientist who pioneered both anatomy and geology. He later became a Catholic bishop.
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December 16 Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide
Arun Khetarpal: A Beacon of Courage and Sacrifice
Arun Khetarpal (14 October 1950 – 16 December 1971) was an Indian military officer. Arun Khetarpal was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra. Life and Career Arun Khetarpal was born…
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Soldier of Honor: Albert Ekka’s Journey
Albert Ekka (27 December 1942 – 3 December 1971) was an Indian soldier. He was posthumously awarded India’s highest military award, the Param Vir Chakra. Life and Career Albert Ekka…
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Indian History
Fatima Sheikh: Trailblazer for Women’s Education in Colonial India
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Fatima Sheikh (9 January 1831 – 9 October 1900) was an Indian educator and social reformer, who was a colleague of the social reformers Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule. She…
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Hrithik Roshan: The Greek God of Bollywood
Hrithik Roshan (10 January 1974) is an Indian film actor. In addition to six Filmfare, he’s won two awards for Best Debut and Best Actor. Based on his income and…
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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: History, Theme, and Significance
On 9 January, India celebrates Pravasi Bharatiya Divas to acknowledge the contribution of the overseas Indian community to the development of the country. On this day, we also commemorate Mahatma…
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January 9 Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide
Celebrating life and legacy of Rigoberta Menchu
Rigoberta Menchu is a K’iche’ Maya woman from Guatemala who gained international prominence for her activism on behalf of indigenous peoples and human rights. Life and Career Rigoberta Menchu was…
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World History
Simone de Beauvoir: The Intellectual Giant of Existential Feminism
Simone de Beauvoir (9 January 1908 – 14 April 1986) was a French existentialist philosopher, writer, social theorist, and feminist activist. she had a significant influence on both feminist existentialism and feminist theory.
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Today in History
9 January in Indian and World History
9 January in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 9 January is the birth anniversary of Vrindavan Lal Verma, Hargobind Khorana, Sunderlal Bahuguna, and Mahendra Kapoor.…
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Today in History
10 January in Indian and World History
10 January in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 10 January is the birth anniversary of Padmanarayan Rai, Gurdial Singh, Kattassery Joseph Yesudas, and Hrithik Roshan.…
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Emily Greene Balch: Advocate for Peace and Social Justice
Emily Greene Balch (8 January 1867 – 9 January 1961) was an American economist, sociologist, writer, professor, and pacifist who dedicated her life to humanitarian causes. She received the Nobel…
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James McGill Buchanan: Pioneer of Constitutional Economics
James McGill Buchanan (3 October 1919 – 9 January 2013) was an American economist, and one of the 20th century’s most influential economists who had a lasting impact on the…
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World History
Vicente Huidobro: Poet, Dreamer, and Innovator
Vicente Huidobro (10 January 1893 – 2 January 1948) was a Chilean poet and diplomat, who was an important figure in the Latin American avant-garde movement of the early 20th…
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World History
Farouk Shousha: Capturing the Soul of Egypt on Canvas
Farouk Shousha (9 January 1936 – 14 October 2016) was an Egyptian poet. He hosted the popular television program Umsiya Thaqafiya ("Cultural Evening") from 1977 through 2006.
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Indian History
Genetic Pioneer: The Groundbreaking Work of Har Gobind Khorana
Har Gobind Khorana (9 January 1922 – 9 November 2011) was an Indian-born American biochemist.
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