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Global Energy Independence Day: History, Theme, and Significance
On 10 July, Global Energy Independence Day promotes awareness of alternative energy sources. As well as learning about renewable forms…
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The Life and Achievements of Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla (10 July 1856 – 7 January 1943) was a Serbian American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, and futurist…
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World Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome Day 2024: History and Significance
World Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome Day, observed annually on June 9th, is dedicated to raising awareness about Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS), a…
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Jan Tinbergen: Architect of Economic Theory and Policy
Jan Tinbergen (12 April 1903 – 9 June 1994) was a Dutch economist and one of the pioneers of econometrics.…
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Siddhartha to Buddha: A life journey
Born on the Nepali side of the present day Nepal-India border, Siddhartha Gautama was a prince around the fifth century…
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The Life and Achievements of Camillo Golgi
Camillo Golgi (7 July 1843 – 21 January 1926) was an Italian physician and cytologist. He received the Nobel Prize for…
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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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