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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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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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Chava Flores: Chronicling Mexico’s Soul Through Song
Chava Flores ย (14 January 1920 โ 5 August 1987) was a Mexican composer and singer of popular and folkloric music.ย In…
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Carmen Miranda: The Brazilian Singer of Music and Film
Carmen Miranda (9 February 1909 โ 5 August 1955) was a Portuguese-born Brazilianย samba singer, dancer, Broadway actress, and film star…
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A Summer Delicacy Gone Wrong: Grilled Eel Mishap in Yokohama
Representational Image Tokyo: In a surprising turn of events, what was supposed to be a delicious summer treat turned into…
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WHO and United Arab Emirates evacuate 85 patients from Gaza
30 July 2024, Jerusalem, Cairo, Geneva – Today, 85 sick and severely injured patients from Gaza were evacuated to Abu…
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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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โBloodbathโ, โbullseyeโ, โAmericaโs Hitlerโ: why has our political rhetoric gotten so violent andย incendiary?
Hugh Breakey, Griffith University In the wake of the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, there were calls…
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Shining a Light on Talent: The Artistic Brilliance of Judith Leyster
Judith Leyster (baptized 28 July 1609, Haarlem, Netherlands-buried 10 February 1660, Heemstede, near Amsterdam) was a Dutch painter who emerged…
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Iconic Villain to Timeless Legend: Remembering Amjad Khan
Amjad Khan (12 November 1940 โ 27 July 1992), a famous actor in Hindi films. The character ‘Gabbar Singh‘ played…
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Sandford Fleming: Revolutionizing Timekeeping and Global Connectivity
Sandford Fleming (7 January 1827 โ 22 July 1915) was a Scottish-Canadian engineerย andย inventor. To communicate accurate time, he promoted worldwide…
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What To Say At A Funeral
Offering condolences at a funeral can be challenging, but expressing sympathy and support is crucial for those grieving. A simple…
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Social Media Giving Day: History, Theme, and Significance
Social Media Giving Day is an annual observance celebrated on July 15th. It was established by Givver.com, a non-profit organization…
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International Non-Binary People’s Day: History, Theme, and Significance
Every year, 14 July is observed as International Non-Binary People’s Day. The aim of this event is to raise awareness…
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Polde Bibiฤ: A Tribute to Slovenian Acting Genius
Polde Bibiฤ (3 February 1933 โ 13 July 2012) was a Slovenian stage and film actor, writer, and academic professor.…
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