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Rebels Against The Raj: How Foreigners Defied Empire To Support India
Rebels Against The Raj is a 2022 book by historian Ramachandra Guha.
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15 Street Food Favourites You Can't Miss In Chennai
From the frenetic streets of Triplicane and Mylapore to the beaches at Besant Nagar and the iconic Marina, each street food hub has its own story to tell.
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BHU Launches Teacher Exchange Programme To Enhance Academic Collaboration
The programme aims to enhance teachers' academic, research, and professional growth. Faculty members selected under this programme will receive salary and allowances as per the government's deputation rules.
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Art Made Of Garbage Highlights The Issue Of Plastic Pollution In Ocean
The massive, fish-shaped structure composed of plastic trash was constructed by the authorities at the Besant Nagar beach in Chennai.
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Banaras Hindu University Launches Annie Besant Fellowship; Apply By August 5
The application process for the new BHU fellowship is underway. The last date of receiving applications for the Annie Besant Fellowship is August 5.
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Chennai Feels Mild Tremors As 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Bay Of Bengal
Mild tremors were felt in pockets of Chennai post noon today following a 5.1 magnitude earthquake in the Bay of Bengal. Residents in Besant Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Mylapore and Alwarpet say they felt slight tremors for a few seconds. These are areas c
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1924 Postcard Signed By Mahatma Gandhi Auctioned For $20,000 In US
A rare postcard bearing the signature of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of Indian independence, was sold for $20,233, roughly Rs 13 lakh, at an auction in the United States.
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Google Celebrates 168th Birth Anniversary of Annie Besant
Google is celebrating 168th Birth Anniversary of Annie Besant by posting her animated Doodle on its homepage.
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Thousands Bid Farewell to Renowned Composer MS Viswanathan
Scores of people flocked the Besant Nagar crematorium in Chennai today to bid farewell to southern composer MS Viswanathan who died on Tuesday.
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Viswanathan Anand's Mother Sushila Passes Away
Viswanathan Anand' mother Sushila's last rites were performed on Thursday at 10 am at Besant Nagar crematorium in Chennai.
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Tamil lyricist Vaali cremated, film fraternity pays its last respects
Acclaimed Tamil lyricist Vaali was cremated on Friday at the Besant Nagar crematorium in Chennai. He died on Thursday following respiratory problems. He was 82.
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Bal Thackeray funeral: Traffic restrictions in Mumbai
Among the stretches that will be closed for general traffic are Veer Savarkar Road, Annie Besant Road, Mori Road and Babasaheb Worlikar Chowk.
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Cyclone Nilam: Ship not seaworthy, Captain defied instructions, say sources
As the bodies of two sailors of MT Pratibha Cauvery, which was grounded by cyclone Nilam, were found today, questions are being raised over the role of the ship's captain in the tragedy.
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Cyclone Nilam: Bodies of all missing sailors found
The bodies of two sailors of the ship MT Pratibha Cauvery, which was grounded by cyclone Nilam, have been found near Chennai today. The two were part of the five crew members who went missing on Wednesday after a lifeboat they were using to leave the ship capsized. The bodies of three of their colleagues were found yesterday.
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Chennai ship grounded: Lapse or helplessness?
Outside Chennai's Fortis Malar Hospital Dr Kshitiji is anxiously waiting for some positive news about his young cousin Rushabh. He is one of the five sailors on board the ship MT Pratibha Cauvery which got grounded near the Besant Nagar beach in Chennai on Wednesday. Survivors say Rushabh had got into the life boat which capsized and is missing eve...
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Rebels Against The Raj: How Foreigners Defied Empire To Support India
Rebels Against The Raj is a 2022 book by historian Ramachandra Guha.
-
15 Street Food Favourites You Can't Miss In Chennai
From the frenetic streets of Triplicane and Mylapore to the beaches at Besant Nagar and the iconic Marina, each street food hub has its own story to tell.
-
BHU Launches Teacher Exchange Programme To Enhance Academic Collaboration
The programme aims to enhance teachers' academic, research, and professional growth. Faculty members selected under this programme will receive salary and allowances as per the government's deputation rules.
-
Art Made Of Garbage Highlights The Issue Of Plastic Pollution In Ocean
The massive, fish-shaped structure composed of plastic trash was constructed by the authorities at the Besant Nagar beach in Chennai.
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Banaras Hindu University Launches Annie Besant Fellowship; Apply By August 5
The application process for the new BHU fellowship is underway. The last date of receiving applications for the Annie Besant Fellowship is August 5.
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Chennai Feels Mild Tremors As 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Bay Of Bengal
Mild tremors were felt in pockets of Chennai post noon today following a 5.1 magnitude earthquake in the Bay of Bengal. Residents in Besant Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Mylapore and Alwarpet say they felt slight tremors for a few seconds. These are areas c
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1924 Postcard Signed By Mahatma Gandhi Auctioned For $20,000 In US
A rare postcard bearing the signature of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of Indian independence, was sold for $20,233, roughly Rs 13 lakh, at an auction in the United States.
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Google Celebrates 168th Birth Anniversary of Annie Besant
Google is celebrating 168th Birth Anniversary of Annie Besant by posting her animated Doodle on its homepage.
-
Thousands Bid Farewell to Renowned Composer MS Viswanathan
Scores of people flocked the Besant Nagar crematorium in Chennai today to bid farewell to southern composer MS Viswanathan who died on Tuesday.
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Viswanathan Anand's Mother Sushila Passes Away
Viswanathan Anand' mother Sushila's last rites were performed on Thursday at 10 am at Besant Nagar crematorium in Chennai.
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Tamil lyricist Vaali cremated, film fraternity pays its last respects
Acclaimed Tamil lyricist Vaali was cremated on Friday at the Besant Nagar crematorium in Chennai. He died on Thursday following respiratory problems. He was 82.
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Bal Thackeray funeral: Traffic restrictions in Mumbai
Among the stretches that will be closed for general traffic are Veer Savarkar Road, Annie Besant Road, Mori Road and Babasaheb Worlikar Chowk.
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Cyclone Nilam: Ship not seaworthy, Captain defied instructions, say sources
As the bodies of two sailors of MT Pratibha Cauvery, which was grounded by cyclone Nilam, were found today, questions are being raised over the role of the ship's captain in the tragedy.
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Cyclone Nilam: Bodies of all missing sailors found
The bodies of two sailors of the ship MT Pratibha Cauvery, which was grounded by cyclone Nilam, have been found near Chennai today. The two were part of the five crew members who went missing on Wednesday after a lifeboat they were using to leave the ship capsized. The bodies of three of their colleagues were found yesterday.
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Chennai ship grounded: Lapse or helplessness?
Outside Chennai's Fortis Malar Hospital Dr Kshitiji is anxiously waiting for some positive news about his young cousin Rushabh. He is one of the five sailors on board the ship MT Pratibha Cauvery which got grounded near the Besant Nagar beach in Chennai on Wednesday. Survivors say Rushabh had got into the life boat which capsized and is missing eve...
