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Who is Vivek Ramaswamy?

February 14, 2023

Vivek Ramaswamy, an Indian American is the CEO of Anti-Woke Inc. The Republican is planning to contest in the 2024 US elections. He is 37 years old and his worth is 500 million USD. He has been propagating socially responsible ..

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Saudi Arabia to send its first woman to space

February 14, 2023

Rayyana Barnawi. The legendary woman is to make history. She will be the first Arab woman to enter space. This is a historical moment for the country that had centuries of restrictions against Muslim women! Rayyana is to travel to ..

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LTTE Chief Prabhakaran is alive

February 13, 2023

Velupillai Prabhakaran was the founder of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. The militant organization was responsible for killing Rajiv Gandhi in 1991. LTTE wants a separate land for the Tamils in Sri Lanka. They waged a war against Sri ..

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Wolf Prize Winners 2023

February 13, 2023

The Wolf prize is presented by the Wolf Foundation of Israel. It is being awarded since 1978. The Wolf Prizes are presented to scientists and artists. It was founded by a German Ricardo Wolf. He was an ambassador to Israel. ..

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Former SC Judge Abdul Nazeer appointed Andhra Pradesh Governor

February 12, 2023

Abdul Nazeer is a retired Supreme Court Judge. The President of India appointed him the Governor of the State of Andhra Pradesh under the recommendation of the Prime Minister and his council. Nazeer has been a part of the SC ..

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Journalist A.B.K. Prasad chosen for Raja Ram Mohan Roy National Award

February 10, 2023

Raja Ram Mohan Roy lived in the 19th century. The reformer founded Brahmo Samaj in 1828 and played a major role in abolishing Sati. The Press Council of India presents awards in the name of the legend every year. In ..

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Proposed Kalaignar Pen Monument

February 9, 2023

The Tamil Nadu Government is planning to build a memorial for the late DMK leader and former CM of TN M Karunanidhi. People of TN call him Kailaignar for his love towards knowledge and his Tamil literature skills. The planned ..

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Joe Acaba selected as NASA’s Chief Astronaut

February 9, 2023

In December 2022, the deputy chief of NASA Drew Feustel became the chief. However, his services recently ended and he was succeeded by the new chief Joe Acaba. The chief of NASA manages the resources of the organization, creates assignments, ..

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