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National Liberation Day of Korea 2024: History and Significance
The National Liberation Day of Korea is a significant public holiday observed annually on the 15th of August in both…
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Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav: India’s Wrestling Hero and Olympic Medalist
Today’s Google Doodle celebrates the 97th birthday of Indian wrestler, Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav (15 January 1926 – 14 August 1984).…
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Organ Donation Day: History, Theme, and Significance
Organ Donation Day is celebrated every year on 13 August in India and various countries of the world. To understand…
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National Bowling Day 2024: History, Theme, and Significance
National Bowling Day is observed on the second Saturday of August as a commemoration of one of America’s most popular…
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International Lefthanders Day 2024: History, Theme and Significance
13 August is observed annually as International Lefthanders Day. A day to appreciate the uniqueness and differences of left-handed individuals. The day…
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World Elephant Day 2024: History, Theme and Significance
World Elephant Day is observed every year on 12 August. It is aimed to the preservation and protection of the…
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International Youth Day 2024: History, Theme, and Significance
12 August is observed annually as International Youth Day. It is an awareness day designated by the United Nations. The purpose of the…
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Inside the Method: The Revolutionary Insights of Konstantin Stanislavski
Konstantin Stanislavski (17 January 1863 – 7 August 1938) was a seminal Soviet Russian theatre practitioner. He was widely recognized as an outstanding character…
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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  (14 January 1920 – 5 August 1987) was a Mexican composer and singer of popular and folkloric music. In…
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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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‘Bloodbath’, ‘bullseye’, ‘America’s Hitler’: why has our political rhetoric gotten so violent and 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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