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Covid-19 & International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
December 27, 2023
On December 27, 2020, 1st International Day of Epidemic Preparedness was observed by United Nations in response to Covid-19 pandemic
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FM Radio: Revolutionary Hotbeds of Creativity
December 26, 2023
On December 26, 1933, American engineer Edwin Howard Armstrong received patent for Frequency Modulation radio or FM Radio.
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Pendulum Clocks: World’s Timekeepers for 300 Years
December 25, 2023
On December 25, 1656, Dutch astronomer Christiaan Huygens invented world’s first pendulum clock.
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PIOs in Guadeloupe greatly enthused by Indian Ambassador’s visit
December 24, 2023
The Indian diaspora community in the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe is very optimistic and says that the Indian government seems to be finally moving to accept their demand for recognition as Persons of Indian Origin, say community leaders after a visit earlier this week to the i...
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Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan
December 24, 2023
On December 24, 1979, Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan to help communist government against mujahideen or Muslim guerrillas.
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Visva Bharati University: Imparting Indian Education
December 23, 2023
On December 23, 1921, Nobel laureate Rabindra Nath Tagore founded Visva Bharati University as per his father’s wishes.
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Courtyard by Marriott opens in Gorakhpur
December 22, 2023
Courtyard by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 31 brands, announced the opening of its hotel in Gorakhpur, marking the brand’s debut in one of India’s most historic cities. According to a press statement, the hotel group says that true to its mission of bette...
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Freight Trains in India: Moving Nation
December 22, 2023
On December 22, 1851, the first freight train was operated in India. It was carrying construction material, in Roorkee.
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India International Travel Mart launches 2024 travel event calendar
December 21, 2023
Bengaluru-based travel event organiser Sphere Travelmedia and Exhibitions has announced the calendar of India International Travel Mart events to be held in the year 2024. In a press statement, the company says that the IITM series of travel events provide unparalleled opportun...
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1st World Basketball Day: World’s Richest Sport
December 21, 2023
On December 21, 2023, 1st World Basketball Day is being observed to mark the day in 1891 when basketball was first played.
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Udhayanidhi Stalin opens world-class shooting academy at Guru Nanak College
December 20, 2023
Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, inaugurated Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sports Complex and Saragarhi Shooting Academy, said to be one of the most advanced and world-class shooting ranges in India, at Guru Nanak College in Chennai. The ...
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UNESCO warns against targetting journalists in conflicts
December 20, 2023
A report by Paris-based United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) says that the last three months of this year in particular have already been the deadliest quarter for journalists in conflict zones since at least 2007, with 27 deaths. In all, UNESC...
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