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Who is Roy Moore?

December 13, 2017 13:08 IST

Roy Moore: The Republican candidate who lost Alabama Senate elections to Democrat Doug Jones after a scandal-tainted campaign. Here's all you need to know about him.

Who is Akayed Ullah?

December 12, 2017 09:40 IST

Akayed Ullah, arrived in the US on an F43 visa and, according to the Department of Homeland Security, is a lawful permanent resident of the country.

Who was Homai Vyarawalla?

December 9, 2017 11:43 IST

Homai Vyarawalla was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, in 2011. She was also conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the I&B Ministry in 2010.

Who is Salil S Parekh?

December 2, 2017 17:02 IST

Salil S Parekh was previously with Capgemini for 25 years and was till recently a member of the Group Executive Board.

Mueller says former Trump adviser Flynn's cooperation 'otherwise complete'

Considered as President Trump's favourite general, Michael Flynn swiftly gained prominence with his fiery speech at the 2016 Republican Convention and Trump rewarding him with a plum job as his top national security aide.

Who was Jyotirao Phule?

November 28, 2017 15:50 IST

Mahatma Jyotirao Govindrao Phule wrote 16 books that contributed to the social awakening of the dontrodden masses who were subject to the atrocities of the upper castes and the British administrators at that time.

Jignesh Mevani to contest as independent from Vadgam

Who is Jignesh Mevani?

November 27, 2017 14:54 IST

In a recent development, Vignesh Mevani has announced that he will be contesting as an independent candidate from Banaskantha’s Vadgam for the 2017 Gujarat assembly elections 2017.

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Miss Universe 2017: Meet Shraddha Shashidhar, the woman who will represent India at the pageant

November 27, 2017 00:25 IST

Shraddha Shashidhar is an Indian model and the winner of Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2017, who will compete against 71 title holders at Miss Universe 2017, which is to be held on November 26.

Who is Guru Tegh Bahadur?

November 24, 2017 06:00 IST

In remembrance of the sacrifice made by Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Nanak is worshipped in the Sikh culture and November 24 is celebrated as the Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day.

Who is Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, the next President of Zimbabwe?

November 23, 2017 16:36 IST

In 1960, young Mnangagwa exhibited his first political spark, when he was expelled from college which led to blowing up of a locomotive. So at just 18, Mnangagwa was sentenced to prison for 10 years.

Who is Shubhangi Swaroop, the first woman pilot of Indian Navy?

November 23, 2017 16:06 IST

Shubhangi Swaroop, a native of Uttar Pradesh, will soon be flying Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft.

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Who was Rukhmabai Raut?

November 22, 2017 11:23 IST

Born on this day in 1864, Rukhmabai Raut went on to become India's first qualified physician and was a major cause behind the enactment of Age of Consent Act in 1891. Google doodle honours her on her birth anniversary today.

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Who is Manushi Chhillar? Meet the Miss World 2017 crowned after 17-year long wait

November 18, 2017 21:41 IST

Manushi Chhillar was crowned as the Miss World 2017 after a 17-year-long wait. Know who she is

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Who is Grace Mugabe?

November 15, 2017 14:16 IST

Grace Mugabe, first lady and wife of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, could rise to take her husband's position once he steps down or dies. The 52-year-old is over four decades younger than her 93-year-old husband and holds a strong grip over the ruling Zanu-PF party.

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Who was Birsa Munda?

November 15, 2017 10:26 IST

Though he lived a short span of life, Birsa Munda is known to have mobilised the tribal community against the British and had also forced the colonial officials to introduce laws protecting the land rights of the tribals.

International Development Secretary Priti Patel arrives at 10 Downing Street in London, Wednesday Nov. 8, 2017. In the latest crisis for Britain's beleaguered government, the international development secretary Priti Patel cut short a trip to Africa, flying back to London after Prime Minister Theresa May ordered her to return. (John Stillwell/PA via AP)

Who is Priti Patel?

November 9, 2017 09:34 IST

Everything you need to know about the Indian-origin MP who was forced to step down as UK's international development secretary.

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Who was Sitara Devi?

November 8, 2017 17:36 IST

Sitara Devi was born in 1920 as Dhanno as the daughter of Matsya Kumari, who was from the royal family of Nepal and Sukhadev Maharaj, a Vaishnavite Sanskrit scholar whose vocation was to teach and participate in kathak dance performances.

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Who is cartoonist G Bala?

November 7, 2017 13:19 IST

Cartoonist G Bala is at the centre of controversy for the past few days over a cartoon that also landed him in jail. One caricature made recently by the ‘not so subtle’ artist went viral and was shared by thousands of people that drew ire from the bureaucracy. The 36-year-old Bala calls himself an editorial […]