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7 August
Discovering Joachim Ringelnatz: The Whimsical World of a German Poet and Artist
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Joachim Ringelnatz (7 August 1883 – 17 November 1934). The sobriquet “Ringelnatz” is commonly believed to…
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7 August
Shambel Abebe Bikila: The Legendary Footsteps of a Marathon Icon
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Shambel Abebe Bikila (August 7, 1932 – October 25, 1973) remains a legendary figure in the…
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National
National Handloom Day 2024: History, Theme and Significance
National Handloom Day is observed every year on 7 August. It aims to honour the handloom industry and its weavers…
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Offbeat
Dolce & Gabbana launches dog perfume named after founder’s pet
Luxury Italian brand Dolce & Gabbana has released a perfume for dogs named after the co-founder’s own pet. Fefe is…
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Editor's Choice
The rise of the ‘machine defendant’ – who’s to blame when an AI makes mistakes?
Few industries remain untouched by the potential for transformation through artificial intelligence (AI) – or at least the hype. For…
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Editor's Choice
Soft plastics, glass bins and bans on compostable liners: will Victoria’s new recycling proposal be a step forward?
In recent years, the question of what to do with our household waste has become more pressing. In 2018, China…
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6 August
Anna Castelli Ferrieri: Designing the Future with Iconic Italian Style
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Anna Castelli Ferrieri (August 6, 1918 – June 22, 2006) was an exceptional Italian architect and…
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World History
Fe del Mundo: A Trailblazer in Pediatric Medicine
Fe del Mundo (November 27, 1911 – August 6, 2011) was a pioneering Filipino pediatrician whose contributions to medicine and…
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National
Hiroshima Day: History, Theme, and Significance
Atomic bomb mushroom clouds over Hiroshima (left) and Nagasaki (right) Hiroshima Day is observed every year on 6 August to…
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Indian History
Sushma Swaraj: The People’s Minister and Trailblazer in Indian Politics
14 February in History of India: Remembering Sushma Swaraj
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6 August
Jamaica Independence Day
Each year on August 6th, Jamaica Independence Day commemorates the nation’s liberation from British colonial rule in 1962. This monumental…
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Today in History
6 August in Indian and World History
6 August in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 6 August the birth anniversary…
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6 August
Andy Warhol: Exploring the Intersection of Art, Culture, and Celebrity
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Andy Warhol, the American visual artist, film director, and producer, was a leading figure in the…
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Featured
Father of Indian Nationalism: The Legacy of Surendranath Banerjee
Surendranath Banerjee (10 November 1848 – 6 August 1925) was an Indian nationalist leader during British rule. Life and Career Surendranath…
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Editor's Choice
Over half of NSW’s forests and woodlands have vanished
Since European colonisation, 29 million hectares (54%) of the forests and woodlands that once existed in New South Wales have…
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