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Justice Fathima Beevi Passes Away

Created: November 24, 2023

India bid farewell to its pioneering legal luminary, Justice Fathima Beevi, the country’s first female Supreme Court judge, who peacefully passed away at the age of 96. A Storied Legacy After her illustrious tenure on the Supreme Court, Justice Beevi ..

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Girish Chandra Murmu Takes Key Role in UN Panel of External Auditors

Created: November 23, 2023

Girish Chandra Murmu, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, has achieved a significant position by being elected as the Vice-Chair of the UN Panel of External Auditors. The election took place during the sixty-third session of the Panel, held ..

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Vir Das Makes History with International Emmy Win

Created: November 23, 2023

Indian comedian Vir Das has achieved a milestone by winning an International Emmy Award for his Netflix show, “Vir Das: Landing on Monday.” This accomplishment makes him the first Indian to secure a victory in the comedy category. Das shares ..

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Passing of Former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter at Age 96

Created: November 20, 2023

Former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter, a pivotal figure during President Jimmy Carter’s tenure, passed away at the age of 96. Known for her active promotion of mental health causes, she played a significant role in various initiatives alongside her ..

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Perumal Murugan’s ‘Fire Bird’ Clinches 2023 JCB Prize for Literature

Created: November 20, 2023

Tamil writer Perumal Murugan’s novel ‘Fire Bird,’ skillfully translated into English by Janani Kannan, emerged victorious at the 2023 JCB Prize for Literature. The prestigious award was announced in New Delhi, with the book published by Penguin Random House India. ..

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Astronaut Frank Borman Passes Away

Created: November 11, 2023

Frank Borman will forever be remembered as the commander of Apollo 8, the mission that circled the moon 10 times and laid the groundwork for the lunar landing that followed. Alongside his crewmates, James Lovell and William Anders, Borman embarked ..

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