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  Telangana's Manasa Varanasi crowned Femina Miss India World 2020

  February 11, 2021 14:52 IST

  Manasa Varanasi, an engineer from Telangana, on Wednesday night emerged as the winner of VLCC Femina Miss India World 2020. While Haryana''s Manika Sheokand was declared VLCC Femina Miss Grand India 2020, Uttar Pradesh''s Manya Singh was crowned VLCC Femina Miss India 2020 - runner-up.

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  International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2021: Theme History & Significance

  February 06, 2021 7:27 IST

  International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is observed every year on 6 February in order to spread awareness and put in more efforts to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation. Introduced in 20003 by the UN, the day is dedicated to amplifying the ways and attempts taken to stop this practice.

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  Female Genital Mutilation: Know why it is practiced, How can it be stopped

  February 05, 2021 22:22 IST

  Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a procedure performed on a woman or girl to alter or injure her genitalia for non-medical reasons. Know why it is practiced and how can it be stopped.

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  Bhumi Pednekar shares, winter health routine, beats cold with 'desi' hacks

  February 03, 2021 13:52 IST

  Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar, who has made headlines announcing her switch to vegetarianism, has not only won the hearts of her fans, for her dedicated fitness routine but has received shout- outs from her peers, too.

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  65% working women feel Covid impacted their careers negatively

  February 02, 2021 20:53 IST

  The impact of the pandemic has been disastrous for many, including women, as 65 per cent of working women feel that Covid-19 has impacted their careers negatively, a survey said.

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  Afternoon nap may boost your working memory

  January 30, 2021 22:27 IST

  Taking a regular afternoon nap can keep your brain sharp as a new study suggests that afternoon napping is linked to better mental agility.

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  Mahatma Gandhi Death Anniversary: Quotes by 'Father of the Nation' on God, religion, spirituality

  January 30, 2021 8:38 IST

  On the 73rd death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, let's have a look at the inspirational quotes by Bapu in which he has expressed his ideologies on God, spirituality and religion.

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  Happy childhood may lower drink, drug risk among teens

  January 26, 2021 16:57 IST

  The findings, published in the journal Addiction Research and Theory, indicated that positive attitudes towards the past, present and future put adolescents at lower risk of alcohol use, binge drinking and marijuana.

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  Republic Day 2021: Revolutionary quotes by freedom fighters to ignite the fire within

  January 26, 2021 8:35 IST

  On Republic Day 2021, let's recall the great thoughts of our freedom fighters that encouraged the people to dream of a free India. Here are some revolutionary and inspirational quotes by freedom fighters including Bhagat Singh, Lal Bahadur Shastri and others that continue to ignite the fire of patriotism within us.

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  Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti 2021:Inspirational quotes by Netaji on Parakram Diwas, HD Images, Wishes

  January 23, 2021 10:52 IST

  On Subhas Chandra Bose's 125th birth anniversary, also celebrated as Parakram Diwas 2021, let's have a look at some of Netaji's inspirational and revolutionary quotes that continue to motivate us in modern times.

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  Rakesh Sharma Birthday: 7 Interesting facts about Indian space hero

  January 13, 2021 13:24 IST

  Rakesh Sharma, the Punjab-born cosmonaut, and pilot created history as he took India to become the 14th nation to travel outer space. As the Indian space hero turns 72 years old today, let's have a look at some of the interesting facts related to him.

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  National Youth Day 2021: Powerful Quotes by Swami Vivekananda; Wishes and HD Images

  January 12, 2021 8:42 IST

  Swami Vivekananda's thoughts have been a driving force for our nation because he contributed significantly in taking the country and society towards a new and developing direction. Read some powerful and inspiring quotes by  Swami Vivekananda on National Youth Day 2021.

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  Elon Musk becomes richest man on same day when inventor Nikola Tesla died 78 years ago

  January 08, 2021 22:14 IST

  Elon Musk, founder, CEO of SpaceX and CEO and product architect of Tesla, Inc, becomes the richest man on the same day when inventor Nikola Tesla died 78 years ago.

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  Meet Swapnil Shinde, fashion designer who came out as transwoman Saisha | PICS

  January 06, 2021 21:01 IST

  Fashion designer Swapnil Shinde is one of the most popular designers in the Bollywood industry and is known for styling various artists. Recently, Swapnil announced to the world about the decision to turn into a transwoman on social media where she wrote about her new identity as Saisha Shinde. Not only this, but she even shared few pictures of her new appearance alongside the meaning of her new name.

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  Astad Deboo dies; artistes say India lost cultural treasure

  December 10, 2020 12:15 IST

  Contemporary Indian dancer Astad Deboo, known for amalgamating Indian and western dance techniques, died here on Thursday, his family said. He was 73. 

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  Mahashay Dharampal Gulati: How the MDH owner became the face of the spice brand

  December 03, 2020 14:09 IST

  Mahashaya Dharmapala Gulati, the owner of MDH Group, passed away on Thursday morning. He was reportedly undergoing treatment at a hospital in Delhi. Popularly known as King of Spices, he has been awarded the Padma Bhushan, the country's third-highest civilian award, in 2019. 

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  78% adults Indians make a conscious effort to build immunity: Survey

  November 27, 2020 15:49 IST

  At least 78 percent of the people have consciously made an effort to build their immunity in the last 12 months, said the survey by VLCC.

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  Ice Bucket Challenge co-creator Patrick Quinn passes away after battling ALS for seven years

  November 24, 2020 9:19 IST

  Patrick Quinn was diagnosed with a nervous system disease called ALS seven years ago. He was famous for raising awareness about the same through Ice Bucket Challenge with another activist Peter Frates who died last year.

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  Will Virat Kohli's paternity leave inspire other dads-to-be to apply for it?know about the laws here

  November 19, 2020 11:21 IST

  Virat Kohli’s paternity leave and subsequent absence from the upcoming Test series has reopened the discussion on paternity leaves in India. know about the laws here:

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  Artist Anjum Singh dies at 53 following battle with cancer

  November 17, 2020 18:51 IST

  Born to renowned artists Arpita and Paramjit Singh, art came naturally to late Anjum Singh, but she started her professional journey as an artist with a Bachelors in Fine Arts from Kala Bhawan, Santiniketan, followed by a Masters degree in the subject from College of Art, New Delhi.

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  Ward off your Monday Blues by following these easy lifestyle tips

  November 09, 2020 15:17 IST

  Having Monday blues? Read on to know these super effective lifestyle tips to keep these feelings at a bay. 

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  National Unity Day 2020: Inspirational quotes by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel you must read

  October 31, 2020 9:56 IST

  The country is celebrating the 145th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who is credited with uniting all 562 princely states of the pre-independent country to build the Republic of India. 

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  Self-taught Indian artist offers helping hand for Covid-affected

  October 25, 2020 14:02 IST

  As an artist, Kalra's work is marked by abstractions created with fervent strokes and vivid colour application. They are reflective of Christ's sufferings, as also a sense of hope and rebirth, drawn from Biblical concepts such as the resurrection of Christ, the Last Supper and the unspoken dialogues reflected in the eyes of suffering humanity. 

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  Three weeks after receiving Jnanpith, Malayalam poet Akkitham passes away

  October 15, 2020 13:32 IST

  Three weeks after eminent Malayalam poet Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri was conferred with the Jnanpith award, the hugely popular writer often referred to as Akkitham, passed away at a hospital in Thrissur on Thursday morning, said family sources.

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  Marathi socialist, rationalist Pushpa Bhave dies at 81

  October 03, 2020 12:41 IST

  Retired Professor Pushpa Bhave, a well-known Marathi socialist, rationalist and reformer passed away following a prolonged illness, said family friends.

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  Fashion designer Sharbari Dutta found dead at her south Kolkata residence

  September 18, 2020 10:34 IST

  Ace fashion designer Sharbari Dutta was found dead inside the bathroom at her south Kolkata's Broad Street residence on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday.

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  Michelin-star chef Vikas Khanna honoured for feeding millions in India amid COVID-19

  September 18, 2020 8:58 IST

  Michelin-star chef Vikas Khanna will be honoured with the prestigious 2020 Asia Game Changer Award for feeding millions across India amid the COVID-19 pandemic through a massive food distribution drive that he coordinated, thousands of miles away from his Manhattan home. The Asia Game Changer Awards, launched by the Asia Society -- a US-based non-profit organisation -- in 2014, identify and honour true leaders who make a positive contribution to the future of Asia.

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  Happy Teacher's Day 2020: 10 Quotes by Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan to recall today

  September 05, 2020 7:41 IST

  In a famous quote by Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan who said "Instead of celebrating my birthday, it would be my proud privilege if 5 September is observed as Teachers’ Day," the day originated. He was one of the great philosophers that our country had and who bridged the gap between home school of thought and Western ideologies. Check out top quotes by Man of the Honour, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan here.