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Carmen Miranda: The Brazilian Singer of Music and Film
Carmen Miranda (9 February 1909 – 5 August 1955) was a Portuguese-born Brazilian samba singer, dancer, Broadway actress, and film star…
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John Hume: Architect of Peace in Northern Ireland and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
John Hume (18 January 1937 – 3 August 2020) was an Irish nationalist politician from Northern Ireland. He received the Nobel…
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CEPI and WHO urge broader research strategy for countries to prepare for the next pandemic
1 August 2024 – Geneva — The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the World Health Organization (WHO) today…
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World Breastfeeding Week: History, Theme, and Significance
World Breastfeeding Week raises awareness about breastfeeding. It is observed between 1-7 August. It commemorates the Innocenti Declaration by WHO…
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Vestas wins 49 MW project in Germany
Hamburg, 30 July 2024: VESTAS has received a 49 MW order from WindBauer GmbH for the wind energy project Bartow…
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Franz Liszt: Virtuoso Pianist and Composer
Franz Liszt (22 October 1811 – 31 July 1886) was a Hungarian composer, virtuoso pianist, conductor, music teacher, and one…
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Explore the Life and Works of Giorgio Vasari
Giorgio Vasari (30 July 1511 – 27 June 1574) was an Italian Renaissance painter and architect, who is best known…
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Remembering Tyeb Mehta: Life & Legacy
26th July 2024 marks the 99th birth anniversary of exceptional modernist painter, filmmaker, and sculptor, Tyeb Mehta. His works often…
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International Friendship Day: History, Theme, and Significance
International Friendship Day is celebrated every year on July 30. Every year, countries such as India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, the United…
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Deciphering the Complexity of Salvador Novo’s Literary Universe
Salvador Novo (30 July 1904 – 13 January 1974) was a Mexican writer, poet, playwright, translator, television presenter, entrepreneur, and…
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Farid Shawki: Egypt’s Iconic Film Star and Cultural Trailblazer
Farid Shawki (30 July 1920 – 27 July 1998) was an Egyptian actor, screenwriter and film producer. He acted in…
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The Life and Legacy of Aruna Asaf Ali
Aruna Asaf Ali (16 July 1909 – 29 July 1996) was an Indian educator, political activist, and publisher. An active…
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International Tiger Day: History, Theme, and Significance
On July 29th, International Tiger Day raises awareness about this magnificent but endangered big cat. Founded in 2010, the day…
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Tobias Asser: Paving the Path to Peace and Justice
Tobias Michael Carel Asser (28 April 1838 – 29 July 1913) was a Dutch lawyer and legal scholar who is…
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Mahasweta Devi: A Literary Luminary Championing Social Justice and Indigenous Rights
Mahasweta Devi (14 January 1926-28 July 2016) was an Indian writer and social activist. She wrote several essays, novels, and short…
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