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Julian Assange has been in the headlines for almost two decades. Here’s why he’s such a significant public figure
“The price of freedom is eternal vigilance” is a famous quotation usually attributed to Thomas Jefferson, a founder of US…
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World Asteroid Day: History, Theme, and Significance
Every year on 30 June, the United Nations observes Asteroid Day to raise public awareness of the risks of asteroid…
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Discovering the Magical World of Elsa Beskow
Elsa Beskow (11 February 1874 – 30 June 1953) was a famous Swedish author and illustrator of children's books. Among her better-known books are Tale of the…
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29 June in Indian and World History
29 June in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 29 June is the birth…
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International day in Support of Victims of Torture: History, Theme, and Significance
26 June is observed as an International day in support of victims of torture. It is the UN’s International Day in…
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Over 3 million annual deaths due to alcohol and drug use, majority among men
25 June 2024 –A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that 2.6 million deaths per year were attributable…
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International Yoga Day 2024: History, Theme, and Significance
International Yoga Day is celebrated on 21 June to spread awareness about the importance and effects of yoga on the…
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Lufthansa Launches New A350 Routes From Munich to Seattle
The Airbus A350, one of the most sustainable long-haul aircraft in Lufthansa’s fleet, will operate daily flights to Seattle from Munich for the…
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Stocktake Event: Assessing the Progress of Education Transformation
Following is UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s message on the occasion of the Transforming Education Summit stocktake event, in Paris…
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International Yoga Day: History, Theme, and Significance
International Yoga Day is celebrated on 21 June to spread awareness about the importance and effects of yoga on the health…
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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…
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The Life and Achievements of Johannes Stark
Johannes Stark (15 April 1874 – 21 June 1957) was a German physicist who made significant contributions to the field of…
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The Life and Legacy of Soad Hosny
Soad Hosny (26 January 1943 – 21 June 2001)) was an Egyptian actress. She was known as the "Cinderella of Egyptian cinema"…
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The Life and Contributions of Frederick Gowland Hopkins
Frederick Gowland Hopkins (20 June 1861 – 16 May 1947) was a British biochemist who made significant contributions to the…
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World Refugee Day: History, Theme, and Significance
World Refugee Day is an international day organized every year on 20 June by the United Nations. It is designed…
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