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Tokyo Olympics Schedule & Time Table: July 2021

टोक्यो ओलंपिक 2020: मैस्कट, पदक और क्या है ख़ास

Olympics 2020 Schedule: We brings you the full July schedule of Tokyo Olympic events that has been scheduled to begin on July 23 2021. The 2020 Summer Olympic Games will take place in Tokyo between July 23 and August 8. Tokyo Olympics July Schedule: They were postponed last year due to the Chinese Virus Covid-19 pandemic. There are 33 sports …

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Kadambini Ganguly Biography For Students

Kadambini Ganguly

Name: Kadambini Ganguly – Kadambini Basu Born: 18 July 1861 – Bhagalpur, Bengal Presidency, British India (now in Bihar, India) Died: 3 October 1923 (aged 62) Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India (present-day Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Alma mater: Bethune College University of Calcutta Calcutta Medical College Occupation: Doctor Family: Dwarkanath Ganguly (Husband); 8 Children One of India’s First Women Graduates …

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Milkha Singh Biography For Students

Milkha Singh

Name: Milkha Singh (The Flying Sikh) Birth: 20 November 1929 – Govindpura, Punjab, British India Died: 18 June 2021 (aged 91) – Chandigarh, India Occupation: Athlete Employer: Retired; formerly of the Indian Army and Government of Punjab, India Milkha Singh has been an Indian Athlete, and considered to be one of the greatest Athletes the nation has ever produced. Also, …

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When is Mothers day celebrated?

When is Mother's day celebrated?

Mothers Day is celebrated in several country across the globe though the month and date on which Mother’s Day is celebrated in different countries varies. Most countries celebrate Mother’s Day on second Sunday in the Month of May. This Mother’s Day date was declared by US President Woodrow Wilson on May 8, 1914 when he signed a Joint Resolution designating …

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देश मेरे: राजीव कृष्ण सक्सेना

देश मेरे - राजीव कृष्ण सक्सेना

It was many many years ago when I was faced with the question of staying back in USA or return to India. Career and material considerations would have us stay back but deep rooted tug on heart would urge us to pack up and leave. As any pravasi Indian would testify, this is quite a heart wrenching decision to take. …

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Why do we have eggs at Easter?

Why do we have eggs at Easter?

Because eggs are a symbol of rebirth. Easter is a Christian festival. For Christians the custom of giving eggs at Easter celebrates new life. Christians remember that Jesus, after dying on the cross, rose from the dead. They believe that, through his resurrection, Jesus defeated death and sin and offers people the promise of eternal life if they follow his …

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Tahr: Mammal Encyclopedia

Tahr: Mammal Encyclopedia

Kingdom: Animalia Family: Bovidae Order: Artiodactyla Genus: Hemitragus Tahr Mammal — Tahrs are three species of large ungulates closely related to the wild goat. The Himalayan Tahr is one of three species of tahr. The others are the Arabian Tahr of Oman and the Nilgiri Tahr of southern India. Up until recently the three species were believed to be closely …

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Paul Simon Biography For Students

Paul Simon Biography For Students

Full Name: Paul Frederic Simon Birth:  October 13, 1941 Newark, New Jersey, USA Occupation(s): Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Actor Instruments: Vocals, Guitar Genres: Folk, Rock, Pop, World Paul Simon — Paul Frederic Simon was born on October 13, 1941. He is an American singer-songwriter, known for his success beginning in 1965 as part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel, with musical …

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Mahendra Singh Dhoni Biography For Students

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Full Name: Mahendra Singh Dhoni Born: 7 July 1981 Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand), India Nationality: India Nickname: Mahi, Captain Cool, Thala Role: Wicket-keeper Batsman, Right-handed Batsman, Right-arm medium Bowler Relation(s): Sakshi Singh Rawat (Spouse), Ziva Dhoni (Daughter), Pan Singh (Father), Jayanti Gupta (Sister), Narendra Singh Dhoni (Brother) Mahendra Singh Dhoni is an Indian cricketer born on 7th July 1981 in Ranchi, Bihar …

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