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Rakesh Sharma: Indian Space Odyssey
January 13, 2024
On January 13, 1949, Rakesh Sharma, Indian military pilot & cosmonaut, the first Indian citizen in space was born.
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Self-eating rocket could boost UK space programme
January 12, 2024
In what could turn out to be a major boost to the capabilities of the space industry in the United Kingdom, a team of engineers at the University of Glasgow has built and fired the first unsupported ‘autophage’ rocket engine which consumes parts of its own body for fuel. Acco...
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Anuradha Venkatachalam joins Marriott as pre-opening Hotel Captain for Moxy Bengaluru
January 12, 2024
United States-based hospitality titan Marriott International has appointed Anuradha Venkatachalam as the pre-opening Hotel Captain for Moxy Bengaluru Airport Prestige Tech Cloud. It is poised to be the first Moxy Hotel to launch in India. In a press statement, Marriott says tha...
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National Youth Day: Celebrating Swami Vivekananda
January 12, 2024
On January 12, 1984, 1st National Youth Day was celebrated tomark birthday of philosopher & social reformer Swami Vivekananda.
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Lotteries: From GBP 5,000 to EUR 2.6 billion
January 11, 2024
On January 11, 1569, first State lottery was drawn in St Paul’s Cathedral by Queen Elizabeth I in London.
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Holy See: Special Sovereign State
January 10, 2024
On January 10, 1984, United States restored diplomatic relations with Holy See in Vatican City, after 117 years.
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43 years of Indian Expeditions to Antarctica
January 9, 2024
On January 9, 1982, first Indian expedition reached Antarctica.
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US: From Debt-free to Most Indebted Nation
January 8, 2024
On January 8, 1835, national debt of United States was USD 0 for first & only time in history.
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Evolution of Typewriters: From 1714 to 2011
January 7, 2024
On January 7, 1714, English engineer Henry Mill patented first typewriter design.
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Montessori Schools: Another Way of Learning
January 6, 2024
On January 6, 1907, the first Montessori School was opened by Italian educationist & physician Dr Maria Montessori, in Rome.
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Great Frost: Cold Waves Around World
January 5, 2024
On January 5, 1709, Great Frost, a 3-month-long deadly cold wave gripped all of Europe.
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Agoda lists top 5 emerging domestic destinations
January 4, 2024
As the new year kicks off, digital travel platform Agoda, has revealed the top five emerging destinations in India in its “New Horizons List”. In a press statement, Agoda says that the year-on-year search data has highlighted the destinations that have marked growth in travel...
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