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Birthday Special: Esha Gupta’s Journey From Miss India International to Bollywood Recognition

Beauty, Grit & Breakthrough Moments: The Esha Gupta Story! Few journeys in Bollywood blend glamour, grit, reinvention, and raw determination the way Esha Gupta’s does. As we celebrate her birthday, it’s the perfect moment to rewind and revisit how a young woman with a crown walked confidently into the world’s ...

On This Day (July 29): Happy B'day, Wanindu Hasaranga -- Explore Six Lesser-Known Facts About The T20I Bowling Star

As we celebrate his 27 birthday today, let us recall the lesser-known fact about the birthday boy Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva, born on July 29, 1997, has made a name for himself as a prominent Sri Lankan cricketer and the current captain of the T20I team. Known for his prowess as a bowling all-rounder, Hasaranga specialises in right-arm googly deliveries, preferring them over traditional leg breaks. His ability to bowl accurate and deceptive googlies, with occasional leg-spin variations, has set him apart. Hasaranga's rise since his international debut in July 2017 has been remarkable, establishing him as a key ...

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The 2 AM Idea That Changed Diabetes Forever: Why We Celebrate Insulin's Creator on World Diabetes Day

Sometimes, a restless night and a wild idea spark a miracle that changes countless lives - this is the story behind insulin and why we honor its creator every World Diabetes Day. There’s this almost cinematic moment in medical history - it was a chilly November night back in 1921, ...

On This Day, 2014: Mangalyaan Entered the Mars Orbit - Was the Mission Truly "Cheaper Than An Auto Ride"?

The unbelievably low cost of Mangalyaan owed to several factors. On September 24 back in 2014, Mangalyaan or the Mars Orbiter Mission (launched on 5 November 2013 by ISRO), entered the Mars orbit, marking a historic moment for India. And as news of its success spread, the world took notice ...

On This Day: Oct 19: Birth anniversary of Indian-American astrophysicist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, who won the Nobel Prize

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar's most significant contribution in the field of astrophysics is demonstration of evolutionary stages of massive stars. On this day, 19th October, the great Indian-origin researcher was born. In this article, we will discuss about his life, research and his impact on modern day astrophysics. Early life and education: ...

On This Day, 1969: Neil Armstrong Became the First Human to Walk on Moon - Why was He Chosen Over Buzz Aldrin?

The mission, Apollo 11, was launched on July 16, 1969, and landed on the lunar surface on July 20. Fifty-six years ago, on July 20, 1969, the world stood still as a grainy television broadcast captured a moment that would change history forever. It was Neil Armstrong descending from the ...

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Zubeen Garg's Birthday: The Late Assamese Singer Sang in 40 Languages - Did You Know?

More than a melody maker - Zubeen Garg was the heartbeat of Assam whose songs reached far beyond language barriers. Funny how people can echo through time, right? Zubeen Garg, born one November 18th in Tura, never much liked fussing over birthdays. Sure, fans would start sending cakes and messages from the stroke of midnight, but the man himself? He’d often brush it off, maybe with a mischievous grin, maybe with a guitar in hand - always halfway between the spotlight and the open road. In 2025, the world changed for Assamese music lovers - Zubeen Da left us, and ...

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On This Day, 1948: Hyderabad Became a Part of the Indian Union - Know about the 'Operation Polo' That Made It Possible

After India's Independence, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (then Home Minister) gave Hyderabad three options. A - Join the Indian Union. B - Option A. C - Option B. When India gained independence on August 15, 1947, the journey of building a nation had only just begun. The trauma of Partition was ...

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Hindi Diwas 2025: Remembering Iconic Hindi Authors Of All Time

Through their pens, Hindi found its voice; this Hindi Diwas, we remember the icons who made it immortal. Every year on September 14, India celebrates Hindi Diwas, honoring the adoption of Hindi as one of the country’s official languages. It’s a day to celebrate not just the language, but the ...

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A Spotlight on the Contributions of Legendary Hindi Writers and Poets on Hindi Diwas

Hindi Diwas isn't just about the language itself; it's about the incredible storytellers and dream-weavers who gave it its soul. Let's pull up a chair and celebrate the legends who made Hindi, well, hindi. Think about Hindi literature in school. For many of us, it might bring back memories of ...

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