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Rahul Gandhi
Shivaji Jayanti: From Narendra Modi to Rahul Gandhi, twitterati pays tribute to Shivaji
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a warrior king who was known for his warfare strategies, administrative skills and progressive outlook. He also laid …
Rahul Gandhi
Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti 2019: PM Modi Pays Tribute To "Warrior King"
ndtv.com - Richa Taneja
Shivaji, known as the creator of the Maratha empire, was born on February 19 in 1630 at Shivneri Fort in Pune. New Delhi: On Chhatrapati Shivaji …
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Tamil Nadu
Activist Mugilan disappearance: Amnesty India calls for investigation
thenewsminute.com - TNM Staff
Mugilan, an activist who alleged that senior police officers were involved in the firing in Thoothukudi, went missing on February 15. Mugilan, an …
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Aishwarya Rai
After exiting 'Gulab Jamun', Aishwarya Rai Bachchan confirms signing a 'wonderful' film! Is it Mani Ratnam's historical?
DNA India - DNA Web Team
After watching Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Fanney Khan, people have been waiting to know about her upcoming projects. The former beauty queen was all …
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Arabian Sea
Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti: PM Pays Tribute to ‘Warrior’ King
thequint.com - IANS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, 19 February, paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji on his birth anniversary, describing him as a "warrior for …
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Culture (India)
George Mendonsa, ‘Kissing Sailor’ From WW II Photo, Dies at 95
thequint.com - Priyanka Bansal
George Mendonsa, the US sailor who was photographed kissing a woman in New York's Times Square to celebrate the end of World War Two, passed away on …
Chris Mavadded this to Archaeology and History
Mesopotamia
The lifespans of ancient civilisations
BBC Future - Luke Kemp
In the graphic below, the University of Cambridge’s Luke Kemp compiled a list of civilisations to compare how long they lasted. One way to look at the rise and fall of past civilisations is to compare
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Madras High Court
HC disposes Krishnasamy’s plea
thehindu.com - Legal Correspondent
The Madras High Court on Monday disposed of a public interest litigation petition filed by K. Krishnasamy, founder president of Puthiya Tamilagam …
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Entertainment (India)
Dirty John review: Evil Eric Bana stalks women in Netflix’s latest true crime show
hindustantimes.com - Rohan Naahar
Dirty John review: Netflix’s latest true crime show features the second coming of Eric Bana, who has always been better at playing seedy characters …
Total Dhamaal
Total Dhamaal Not To Be Released In Pakistan Post Pulwama Attacks - GoodTimes: Lifestyle, Food, Travel, Fashion, Weddings,
mygoodtimes.in - by Aditi Ahuja
It was a dark day in Indian history as a convoy carrying CRPF jawans was hit by terrorists in Pulwama, Kashmir. The film fraternity had come out in …
Indian Expressadded this to Indian Express
Business (India)
London-origin Soho House, a club and hotel chain, is Bollywood’s latest hangout joint
indianexpress.com
In the city of dreams, Andheri and Juhu lie at the heart of the film industry. At some of the upscale restaurants and bars in these neighbourhoods, …
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Gujarat
'A Gujarat Here, A Gujarat There': Translation of Krishna Sobti's last novel to hit stands tomorrow
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New Delhi, Feb 17 The English translation of 'Gujarat Pakistan Se, Gujarat Hindustan Tak', the last novel of eminent Hindi author Krishna Sobti, will …
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India
India's newly launched fast train hits cattle hurdle
24matins.uk - By 24matins.uk with AFP,
India‘s first semi-high speed train broke down Saturday after colliding with a cow on the tracks, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi …
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India
A Unique Conference On Indic Chronology
swarajyamag.com - Sahana Singh
Snapshot Houston-based Indian History Awareness And Research is collaborating with Indira Gandhi National Centre For Arts headquartered in New Delhi …
Firstpost
Yavatmal
Narendra Modi vows retribution for Pulwama attack from Yavatmal as all-party meeting goes on in Delhi
Firstpost - FP Staff
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke on the same lines as he had in New Delhi on Friday, repeating that his government would take a tough …
Kulbhushan Jadhav
Kulbhushan Jadhav Case At UN Court Amid Tensions With Pak Over Pulwama
ndtv.com - Abhishek Chakraborty
Kulbhushan Jadhav Case: India's lawyers will present their arguments on Monday to the top UN court, which was set up after World War II to resolve …
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Assam
Things to do & Places to visit in Guwahati other than temples
mysimplesojourn.com - by Sapna
Guwahati is the Gateway to North-East India. It is very well connected with other parts of India. Guwahati is also the biggest city among the 7 …
DNA India
Normandy Campaign
Operation Cobra: A riveting tale of a RAW agent
DNA India - After Hrs Correspondent
Eros Now has been garnering a lot of appreciation for its clutter-breaking concepts and original shows. Operation Cobra, which premieres on the OTT …
Ali Khan
Pics: After celebrating Kareena’s dad’s birthday, Saif Ali Khan jets off in style as he gets papped at airport
pinkvilla.com - Pinkvilla Desk
Let’s admit, whenever 48-year-old Saif Ali Khan is papped in the city, we are the happiest because hey, who doesn’t like to see pictures of this …
Delhi Police
Cops tighten security in Delhi
indiatoday.in - Chayyanika Nigam
A day after Pulwama attack, Delhi is on high alert and the senior officials have been asked to tighten up the security in the city. Along with market …
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Lifestyle (India)
How about a stay at JFK Airport, New York in an abandoned terminal?
architecturaldigest.in - Pallavi Mehra
Starting May 15, 2019, people visiting New York’s John F Kennedy (JFK) International Airport will be able to stay at an abandoned airport terminal, …
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Poetry
Banned poem on Jallianwala massacre now in English
thehindu.com - PTI
A poem on the Jallianwala Bagh massacre by acclaimed Punjabi writer Nanak Singh which was banned by the British after its publication in 1920 has now …
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Odia
Story of a fearless warrior
The Hindu - Diwan Singh Bajeli
It was heartening to watch “Buxi Jagabandhu”, one of the celebrated plays of Manoranjan Das, an eminent literary figure of Odisha, at the ongoing …
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India
Courage, above all
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The first glimpse of Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Kesari’ shows a soldier set on fire walking to face Afghan soldiers alone in the epic Battle of Saragarhi. …
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Harry Potter
If You Loved Harry Potter, Youll Love These Books (pg. 1)
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"A very strong start for a new voice." A woman confronts the evil at the source of a powerful empire in this fantasy debut that draws from the history …
Donald Trump
Trump says Elizabeth Warren 'should focus more on her heritage' than investigating his company in latest 'Pocahontas' snub
dailymail.co.uk - Emily Goodin
President Donald Trump suggested Sen. Elizabeth Warren should 'focus more on her heritage' than on investigating his companies in his latest snub of …
Akshay Kumar
'Kesari' teaser 2: Akshay Kumar's self-immolation video is spine-chilling
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Image Source - Instagram Superstar Akshay Kumar, after sharing a new poster of his upcoming war drama ‘Kesari’, had shared the first promo of his …
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Entertainment (India)
Olivia Colman has an Indian connection, which she discovered on the series Who Do You Think You Are
scroll.in - Scroll Staff
Award-winning British actress Olivia Colman has a surprising Indian connection – an ancestor who was born in the subcontinent and was almost …
Indian Expressadded this to Indian Express
Satire
Catch-22 teaser: George Clooney’s web series is a satirical look at war and military bureaucracy
indianexpress.com
Hulu’s miniseries adaptation of Joseph Heller’s highly influential novel Catch-22 has got a teaser. Produced by George Clooney, the Ocean’s Eleven …
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Entertainment (India)
Kesari teaser: First glimpse of Akshay Kumar-starrer looks fierce as hell – watch video
timesnownews.com - Zoom TV Digital
First teaser for the much-awaited Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra film, Kesari is finally out and it looks fierce and full of fire – watch the …