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Family Of Last UK Woman Executed In 1955 Calls For Her To Be Pardoned
The grandchildren of the last woman to be executed in Britain have called for Ruth Ellis to be pardoned, 70 years after she was sent to the gallows for murdering her "abusive" lover, their lawyers said Wednesday.
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Possessing Aadhaar, Voter ID Doesn't Make One Indian Citizen: Bombay High Court
A person does not become a citizen of India merely by possessing documents like Aadhaar card, PAN card or a voter ID, the Bombay High Court on Tuesday said while refusing bail to a man, allegedly from Bangladesh, for entering India illegally.
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Why Do Indian Hotels Still Say "Couples Only"? It's 2025, Not 1955
From local ID paranoia to outdated moral policing, hotel bookings in India can still feel like you're navigating a 90s sanskari soap opera. Here's why.
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B Saroja Devi Dies: Tributes From Rajinikanth, Khushbu Sundar And Others
Saroja Devi began her film career at the age of 17 with the Kannada movie Mahakavi Kalidasa in 1955
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B Saroja Devi, First Female Superstar Of Kannada Cinema, Dies At 87
Saroja Devi began her film career at the age of 17 with the Kannada film Mahakavi Kalidasa in 1955
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"We Were Founded Because...": How Guinness Book Of World Records Started
The Guinness World Records (GWR), originally known as the Guinness Book of Records, is believed to be the last word on record-breaking accomplishments, and it all began as a collection of facts to settle disputes in pubs.
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Nirmal Surinder Kapoor Dies At 90: Anil Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Rani Mukerji Pay Final Respects
Nirmal Surinder Kapoor was the wife of late film producer Surinder Kapoor. They got married in 1955
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Watch: Georgian Musician's Rendition Of 'Mera Joota Hai Japani' Wins Hearts Online
The clip, filmed in Tbilisi, features a Georgian accordion player singing the iconic Raj Kapoor number from the 1955 film Shree 420.
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Satellite Images, GPS, Fighter Jets: All About NORAD's Santa Tracker
The tradition began in 1955 when a boy called the office of NORAD's predecessor CONAD after reading a misprinted phone number on an ad.
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Formula 1's Iconic Monaco Grand Prix To Stay Till 2031 After New Deal
Monaco has hosted an F1 race in every season since 1955, apart from the Covid-hit 2020 season.
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Noted Educationist Dinanath Batra, 84, Passes Away
Starting his career in 1955 at DAV Vidyalaya Dera Bassi, Punjab, Dinanath Batra later served as the Principal in Kurukshetra from 1965 to 1990.
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War Knocked Human Development In Gaza Back To 1955, UNDP Says
The war in Gaza has devastated the Palestinian economy, which is now 35% smaller than it was at the start of Israel's invasion a year ago, while development levels in Gaza itself have collapsed to the level of the 1950s, the UN's development agency s
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Oropouche Virus Surfaces in Europe: What You Need to Know
For the first time, the Oropouche virus has been reported in Europe, affecting travelers returning from the Americas. Detected in Spain, Italy, and Germany, this virus is carried by midges, a type of biting fly, and mosquitoes. It causes symptoms similar to Zika virus, such as fever, muscle aches, and rash. In about 4% of cases, it can lead to nerv...
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When Union Budget Documents Were Printed In Hindi For The First Time
Until 1955, the Union Budget was always printed in English.
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Until 1955, Union Budget Was Only Printed In English. Then This Happened
The preparation of the Union Budget is a lengthy exercise that spans several months. The presentation of the Budget is a crucial event that shapes the economic trajectory of the nation and carries forward the government's welfare programmes.
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Family Of Last UK Woman Executed In 1955 Calls For Her To Be Pardoned
The grandchildren of the last woman to be executed in Britain have called for Ruth Ellis to be pardoned, 70 years after she was sent to the gallows for murdering her "abusive" lover, their lawyers said Wednesday.
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Possessing Aadhaar, Voter ID Doesn't Make One Indian Citizen: Bombay High Court
A person does not become a citizen of India merely by possessing documents like Aadhaar card, PAN card or a voter ID, the Bombay High Court on Tuesday said while refusing bail to a man, allegedly from Bangladesh, for entering India illegally.
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Why Do Indian Hotels Still Say "Couples Only"? It's 2025, Not 1955
From local ID paranoia to outdated moral policing, hotel bookings in India can still feel like you're navigating a 90s sanskari soap opera. Here's why.
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B Saroja Devi Dies: Tributes From Rajinikanth, Khushbu Sundar And Others
Saroja Devi began her film career at the age of 17 with the Kannada movie Mahakavi Kalidasa in 1955
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B Saroja Devi, First Female Superstar Of Kannada Cinema, Dies At 87
Saroja Devi began her film career at the age of 17 with the Kannada film Mahakavi Kalidasa in 1955
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"We Were Founded Because...": How Guinness Book Of World Records Started
The Guinness World Records (GWR), originally known as the Guinness Book of Records, is believed to be the last word on record-breaking accomplishments, and it all began as a collection of facts to settle disputes in pubs.
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Nirmal Surinder Kapoor Dies At 90: Anil Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Rani Mukerji Pay Final Respects
Nirmal Surinder Kapoor was the wife of late film producer Surinder Kapoor. They got married in 1955
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Watch: Georgian Musician's Rendition Of 'Mera Joota Hai Japani' Wins Hearts Online
The clip, filmed in Tbilisi, features a Georgian accordion player singing the iconic Raj Kapoor number from the 1955 film Shree 420.
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Satellite Images, GPS, Fighter Jets: All About NORAD's Santa Tracker
The tradition began in 1955 when a boy called the office of NORAD's predecessor CONAD after reading a misprinted phone number on an ad.
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Formula 1's Iconic Monaco Grand Prix To Stay Till 2031 After New Deal
Monaco has hosted an F1 race in every season since 1955, apart from the Covid-hit 2020 season.
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Noted Educationist Dinanath Batra, 84, Passes Away
Starting his career in 1955 at DAV Vidyalaya Dera Bassi, Punjab, Dinanath Batra later served as the Principal in Kurukshetra from 1965 to 1990.
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War Knocked Human Development In Gaza Back To 1955, UNDP Says
The war in Gaza has devastated the Palestinian economy, which is now 35% smaller than it was at the start of Israel's invasion a year ago, while development levels in Gaza itself have collapsed to the level of the 1950s, the UN's development agency s
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Oropouche Virus Surfaces in Europe: What You Need to Know
For the first time, the Oropouche virus has been reported in Europe, affecting travelers returning from the Americas. Detected in Spain, Italy, and Germany, this virus is carried by midges, a type of biting fly, and mosquitoes. It causes symptoms similar to Zika virus, such as fever, muscle aches, and rash. In about 4% of cases, it can lead to nerv...
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When Union Budget Documents Were Printed In Hindi For The First Time
Until 1955, the Union Budget was always printed in English.
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Until 1955, Union Budget Was Only Printed In English. Then This Happened
The preparation of the Union Budget is a lengthy exercise that spans several months. The presentation of the Budget is a crucial event that shapes the economic trajectory of the nation and carries forward the government's welfare programmes.
