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20 July:Â World Chess Day
20 July is observed as World Chess Day. The idea to celebrate this day as international chess day was proposed by UNESCO, and it has been celebrated as such since 1966 after…
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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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December 14 Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide
Wings of Valor: The Biography of Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon
Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon (17 July 1945 – 14 December 1971), was an officer of the Indian Air Force. He was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra. Life and Career…
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International Non-Binary People’s Day: History, Theme, and Significance
Every year, 14 July is observed as International Non-Binary People’s Day. The aim of this event is to raise awareness and organize around the issues faced by non-binary people around…
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UN Secretary-General Calls for Unified Action on World Day to Combat Desertification
In a powerful video message marking the World Day to Combat Desertification, UN Secretary-General António Guterres underscored the urgent need for collective action to protect and restore the world's lands.…
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World History
Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran: Pioneer in the Fight Against Malaria
Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran (18 June 1845 – 18 May 1922) was a French physician and parasitologist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1907.
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Green Energy
Vestas wins 90 MW order in South Korea
VESTAS has secured a 90 MW order to power an undisclosed wind project in South Korea. The order consists of 21 V136-4.2 MW wind turbines in 4.3 MW. This project…
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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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World Hydrography Day: History, Theme, and Significance
21 June is observed as World Hydrography Day. It is celebrated every year to publicise the work and efforts of hydrographers and the importance of hydrography. World Hydrography Day 2023: Theme The…
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Angelo Moriondo: Italian Inventor and Pioneer of Espresso Machines
Angelo Moriondo (6 June 1851 – 31 May 1914) was an Italian inventor, who is usually credited with patenting the earliest known espresso machine, in 1884. His machine used a…
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Health
Chronic pain: emerging treatment options for patients after the opiod crisis
Amanda Mascarelli, The Conversation; Gemma Ware, The Conversation, and Katie Flood, The Conversation Chronic pain affects hundreds of millions of people around the world. But the opioid crisis in North…
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Celebrating the Legacy of Alphonse Mucha
Alfonse Mucha (24 July 1860 – 14 July 1939) known internationally as Alphonse Mucha, was a Czech painter, illustrator, and graphic artist, living in Paris during the Art Nouveau period,…
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7 Feb
Charles Dickens: Master of Words, Champion of Social Justice
Charles Dickens (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded by many…
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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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World History
Aurélia de Souza: Capturing the Soul of Portugal in Art
Aurélia de Souza (13 June 1866 – 26 May 1922) was a Portuguese painter.
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