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World Day for Audiovisual Heritage: Theme, History, and Significance
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, also known as the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, is observed on October 27th each…
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5 Famous People You Probably Didn’t Know Stutter
Each year, October 22nd marks International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD). Stuttering is a speech disorder that affects an estimated one percent of the…
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K. R. Narayanan: A Statesman’s Journey from Humble Beginnings to Presidential Heights
K R Narayanan (27 October 1920 – 9 November 2005) was an Indian statesman, diplomat, academic, and politician who served…
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Austria National Day and its Significance
Austria National Day, also known as the Austrian National Holiday, is celebrated on October 26th each year. This day commemorates…
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26 October in Indian and World History
26 October in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 26 October is the birth…
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Royal Charter storm of 1859: how an almighty tempest led to the birth of the UK’s shipping forecast
Royal Charter storm of 1859: how an almighty tempest led to the birth of the UK’s shipping forecast
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Ukraine’s IT army is a world first: here’s why it is an important part of the war
Ukraine’s recently formed “IT army” is playing a crucial role in the war with Russia, launching disruptive cyber-attacks and data…
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How climate change is affecting the seasons
Autumn has finally arrived in the UK following an unusually sunny September. The days are growing shorter, the temperature cooler,…
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25 October in Indian and World History
25 October in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 25 October is the birth…
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Claude Cahun: An Artistic Rebel
Claude Cahun (25 October 1894 – 8 December 1954) was a French photographer, writer, and performance artist born as Lucy…
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October 19 Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide
Farid al-Atrash: The Virtuoso of Arab Music
Farid al-Atrash (19 October 1910 - 26 December 1974) a legendary figure in the world of Arab music. His life…
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Antoni van Leeuwenhoek: Unveiling the Microscopic World
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek (October 24, 1632 – August 26, 1723) was a Dutch scientist and microscopist renowned for his groundbreaking…
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lobal Media and Information Literacy Week and its Significance
While access to the Internet is increasing worldwide, millions of people still lack access to quality, credible information. PHOTO: © UNICEF/UNI120076/LeMoyne…
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World History
Rashidi Yekini: The Goal-Scoring Maestro of Nigerian Football
Rashidi Yekini (23 October 1963 – 4 May 2012) was a Nigerian professional footballer who played as a forward. He is the all-time top…
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Art & Culture
Aravind Adiga: Chronicler of Modern India’s Contrasts and Complexities
Aravind Adiga (23 October 1974) is an Indian writer and journalist. His debut novel, The White Tiger, won the 2008…
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