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• Why Do Indian Movies Lag Behind at the Oscars?

  India is the largest producer of films in the world, yet only three have ever been nominated for the Best Picture Oscar. What could be the reason? Read on to find out.

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• Today in History, 12 March: What Happened on this Day?

  What happened today in history( 12 March): the University of Vienna was founded, Mississippi established 1st US state college for women, Moscow became the capital of Russia, Nazi Germany invaded Austria and more.

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• International Women's Day 2023: Know Date, Theme, History, Significance, and Celebration here

  International Women's Day 2023: It is celebrated on 8 March across the globe. Check below the theme of 2023, its history behind celebration, and its significance.  

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• National Science Day 2023: Date, Theme, History, Significance, and Celebration & More

  National Science Day 2023: It is observed on 28 February to pay tribute to Dr. C.V Raman for his discovery Raman Effect.  Let us have a look in detail at National Science Day, 2023 theme, history, how is it celebrated, and its significance.    

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• Mahashivratri 2023: When is Shivratri, Date, Time, Significance, Wishes, Messages, and More

  Maha Shivratri 2023: It is an auspicious festival that is also known as the 'Great night of Lord Shiva' and is celebrated in several forms. Do you know the origin of MahaShivratri and its significance? Take a look!

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• Rohit Sharma: Complete list of International Centuries

  Rohit Sharma Centuries List: Rohit Sharma has scored more than 16,000 runs with the help of 44 centuries in International cricket. He has scored 30 centuries in ODI, 9 in test matches, and 4 in T20I matches.  

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• Baba Amte Death Anniversary 2023: Know about his Achievements and Contribution as Social Activist

  Baba Amte Death Anniversary 2023: Murlidhar Devidas Amte popularly known as 'Baba Amte' was an Indian Social Activist who worked for the rehabilitation and empowerment of people suffering from leprosy. He is often referred to as the last follower of Mahatma Gandhi because he worked towards Gandhi’s vision of India, alleviating the suffering of thousands. In this article, we are giving a brief biography of Baba Amte.

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• Fact or Fiction: Hockey Is The National Game Of India

  Do you believe hockey to be the national game of India? Check whether it’s fact or fiction.

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• Myth or Reality: Using Deodorants and Antiperspirants Causes Cancer

  Cancer rates are rising all over the world, and some people are blaming it on the widespread use of cosmetics, especially deodorants and antiperspirants. Let’s find out if the link between cancer and the use of deodorants or antiperspirants is a myth or reality.

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• Myth or Reality: Mobile Phones Cause Brain Cancer

  The presumption that wireless phones cause brain cancer has persisted since their invention. Find out if the link between mobile phones and brain cancer is a myth or reality.

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• Union Budget 2023: 6 Amazing Questions on Indian Budget You Never Knew

  The term 'Budget' is not mentioned in the Indian Constitution. It is mentioned as the ‘Annual Financial Statement’ in Article 112 of the Indian Constitution. The Union Budget is an estimate of income and expenditure of the Central Government for a definite duration, usually one year.      

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• List of Finance Ministers of India: 1947 to 2023

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget for 2023-24 on 1 February 2023 and this will be her fifth Budget presentation today. Nirmala Sitharaman is the current and first full-time female Finance Minister of India. She took charge on 31 May 2019. Let us have a look at the list of Finance Ministers of India from 1947 to the present.  

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• Union Budget of India 2023: Definition, Types & More

  Union Budget 2023: A Union budget is an estimation of revenue and expenditure of the Central Government over a specified period of time which is usually one year. Ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget 2023-24, let's take a look at the definition, and types of Indian Budget.   

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• Myth or Reality: You Can’t Sneeze With Your Eyes Open

  It’s a commonly held belief that a person cannot sneeze with their eyes open, or the eyes will pop out. Check whether the belief is a myth or reality.

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• Martyrs' Day or Shaheed Diwas 2023: 20 Interesting and Unknown Facts about Mahatma Gandhi

  Martyrs' Day or Shaheed Diwas 2023: 30 January is observed as Martyrs' Day or Shaheed Diwas to mark the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. On this day, Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated at Gandhi Smriti in Birla house. He is the father of the Indian independence movement. He has been a subject of deep study in India and outside. Let us have a look at 20 interesting facts about Mahatma Gandhi.

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