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A Legacy of Trust: The 1949 Treaty Between India and Bhutan
Today, 75 years ago, on August 8, 1949, Bhutan and India signed the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation, a landmark agreement that has profoundly influenced th
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Today, 925 Years Ago: The Capture of Jerusalem in the First Crusade
Christian Soldiers Seize Jerusalem After Lengthy Siege On this day, July 15th, 925 years ago, in the year 1099, Christian soldiers achieved a monumental victory
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Today, 17 Years Ago: The Revolutionary Launch of the First iPhone
The Introduction of the iPhone Changed the Landscape of Mobile Technology and Transformed Global Communication On June 29, 2007, Apple Inc. launched the first i
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Abraham Lincoln’s “House Divided” Speech: A Turning Point in American History
Today, 166 Years Ago: Lincoln’s “House Divided” Speech Today, 166 years ago, Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous “House Divided”
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Remembering the Tiananmen Square Crackdown: A Tragic Chapter in History
Today, 34 years ago, on June 3, 1989, Beijing’s Tiananmen Square became the site of a brutal military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters. This tragic e
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Republic Day of Nepal: A Historic Milestone in the Himalayan Nation’s Journey
What’s Today: On May 28th each year, Nepal commemorates Republic Day, a significant national holiday that marks the country’s transition from a mona
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The Chrysler Building: A Shining Beacon of Art Deco Splendor
The Tallest Man-Made Structure of Its Time Opens in New York City on May 27, 1930 Ninety-four years ago today, on May 27, 1930, the Chrysler Building in New Yor
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The Founding of Saint Petersburg: Peter the Great’s Window to the West
The Birth of Russia’s New Capital on May 27, 1703 Three hundred and twenty-one years ago today, on May 27, 1703, Tsar Peter the Great founded the city of Saint
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What’s Today: May 24 – The Opening of the Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge, connecting Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights, opened on May 24, 1883. Known for its iconic stone arches, the bridge supports six lanes o
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Buddha Jayanti: A Celebration of Enlightenment and Compassion
Today marks the auspicious occasion of Buddha Jayanti, also known as Buddha Purnima, a day celebrated by millions across the globe to commemorate the birth, enl
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The First Transatlantic Flight
On May 20-21, 1927, aviator Charles Lindbergh accomplished a feat that would forever change the course of aviation history. Piloting the single-engine monoplane
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Junko Tabei: The First Woman to Conquer Mount Everest
What’s Today: 49 years ago on May 16, 1975, Junko Tabei etched her name into the annals of history by becoming the first woman to climb the summit of Moun
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The End of the Berlin Blockade: A Victory for International Cooperation
Today, on May 12th, 75 years back in 1949, the Soviet Union lifted the Berlin Blockade, marking a significant turning point in the early Cold War era. This bloc
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Celebrating Mother’s Day: Honoring the Pillars of Love and Strength
Today marks a special occasion globally, as we celebrate the unparalleled love, sacrifice, and guidance of mothers everywhere. Mother’s Day is a heartfelt
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“Yuganayak” Swami Vivekananda: Human conscience, wit, and rationality ‘personified!’
Today marks the 162nd birth anniversary of Narendra Nath Dutta, aka “Yuganayak Swami Vivekananda.” Growing up in a Bengali household, several anecdo
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The ‘Unshakable’ and ‘Undomitable’ Atal Bihari Vajpayee!
In 1994, India’s Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao flaunted the beautiful feathers of India’s democracy by sending the opposition leader, Atal Bihari
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“Indian Robinhood” Ananta Lal Singh: How a Revolutionary Nationalist went down in history as a propounder of anarchy?
The protagonist of this article, Ananta Lal Singh, is an archetypal ‘anti-hero’ of the Indian National Movement. The title of his autobiography,
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“Laal Qiley se aayi awaaz __ Sehgal, Dhillon, Shahnawaaz!” The story of the Red-fort trials.
After Japan’s surrender and the defeat of the Axis powers in the Second World War, the Indian National Army (INA) could see their doomsday approaching. Wi
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Diwali 2023: History, significance, and unknown facts.
Deepawali (Diwali), also known as the “Festival of Lights,” is an auspicious Hindu festival spreading over five days that symbolises the ‘vict
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Remembering Shri Bipin Chandra Pal, the man who tried to liberate India both from the British and the country’s intrinsic religious dogmatism.
Every revolution on this planet has been a manifestation of the ideas and ideologies put forward by a ‘writer’ or a ‘journalist.’ Since
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