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John Warnock

John Warnock, co-founder of Adobe Inc., passed away at the age of 82 on August 19. Along with Charles Geschke, he established Adobe in 1982 and is best...

August 22, 2023

Madan Lal Dhingra

On the 114th anniversary of his execution, a memorial is being formally inaugurated in Amritsar’s Golbagh area to honor the Indian revolutionary Madan Lal Dhingra. Hanged at the...

August 18, 2023

Ex-DRDO Chief V S Arunachalam Passes Away

V S Arunachalam, a prominent scientist and instrumental figure in India’s nuclear program, has died at the age of 87. Known for his leadership roles at the Defence...

August 17, 2023

Patricia Bredin

Patricia Bredin, the UK’s inaugural Eurovision singer, passed away at 88. Her two-minute performance at the 1957 Eurovision Song Contest earned her seventh place among ten singers. Spotted...

August 16, 2023

Who was Karnail Singh Isru?

On India’s Independence Day, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann commemorated the late activist Karnail Singh Isru, who lost his life on the same day in 1955 while participating...

August 15, 2023

Pakistani Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Named Caretaker Premier

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s surprise decision to dissolve the country’s Parliament, with just three days remaining before the completion of its five-year term, has led to the...

August 14, 2023

19 Member Committee Formed under Shri MC Pant to Revise NCERT Textbooks

NCERT has established a 19-member National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee (NSTC), chaired by NIEPA chancellor MC Pant, to revise textbooks for classes 3 to 12. Members...

August 12, 2023

Gilles Perrault

Gilles Perrault, a prominent French writer, has left an indelible mark on the literary and social landscape of France. His thought-provoking works ignited crucial debates and inspired critical...

August 4, 2023

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam: Memories Never Die

The release of the book ‘Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam: Memories Never Die’ has sparked immense interest and reverence among readers across the country. This book, released by Union...

July 31, 2023

Admiral Lisa Franchetti

In a groundbreaking move, President Joe Biden has selected Admiral Lisa Franchetti as the Navy’s highest-ranking officer, marking a historic moment for gender equality and diversity in the...

July 22, 2023

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