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Who was Fatima Sheikh?

January 10, 2023

Fatima Sheikh was an Indian educator and social reformer, who was a colleague of the social reformers Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule. She was born on 9 January 1831, and passed away on 9 October 1900. Sheikh is widely considered ..

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Odisha wins World Habitat Award 2023 for JAGA Mission

January 9, 2023

Odisha has been recognized by the United Nations-Habitat (UN-Habitat) for its efforts to empower the lives of slum dwellers and create a slum-free state in India through its 5T initiative, Jaga Mission. Jaga Mission According to an official statement, Jaga ..

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Sania Mirza to Retire from Professional Tennis

January 7, 2023

India’s former doubles World No. 1 champion, Sania Mirza, has announced that she will retire from professional tennis in February at the WTA 1000 event in Dubai. The 36-year-old has had a successful career, winning six Grand Slam doubles titles ..

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India’s Pranesh M Becomes Youngest Grandmaster at 16

January 6, 2023

India has gained its 79th Grandmaster with the title being awarded to 16-year-old Pranesh M from Tamil Nadu. Pranesh achieved the required 2500 ELO rating and won the Rilton Cup in the final round of the competition, which featured 136 ..

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Fay Weldon: A Pioneering Feminist Writer

January 6, 2023

Fay Weldon was an English author, essayist, and playwright known for her work as a self-declared feminist. Throughout her 55-year career, she published 31 novels, including “The Life and Loves of a She-Devil,” which was televised by the BBC in ..

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Assam’s highest civilian award

January 5, 2023

The Assam government has recently announced the recipients of three prestigious awards: “Asom Baibhav,” “Asom Sourav,” and “Asom Gourav” for the year 2022-2023. These awards recognize and honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the state and its people. ..

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PM pays tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary

January 4, 2023

Rani Velu Nachiyar was an 18th-century warrior queen who belonged to the Sivagangai estate in present-day Tamil Nadu. She was the only daughter of the royal couple of the Sethupathi dynasty and was trained in martial arts, archery, and horseback ..

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Savitribai Phule

January 4, 2023

Savitribai Phule is a well-known figure in Indian history for her pioneering efforts in the fields of women’s education, social reform, and gender equality. She is considered the first female teacher in India, and is often referred to as the ..

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