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National Geographic Creates History, Puts A 9-Year-old Transgender On Its Magazine Cover

National Geographic will kick off 2017 with something that it has never done before — featuring a transgender person on its magazine cover.   The January issue of the magazine will carry a picture of 9-year-old Avery Jackson on its cover in a special issue titled ‘Gender Revolution’.   The cover photo will also accompany […]

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Yuvraj Singh Created History in 2007 by Smashing 6 sixes in a Single Over; A Look at other Cricketers who Belong to the Same League!

Indian International cricketer and all-rounder, Yuvraj Singh has been dawning headlines over the past few weeks. Having recently tied the knot with his lady love Hazel Keech, the internet has gone crazy for their favourite cricketing star all over again.   It was the same scenario in the year 2007 as well when Yuvi set […]

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Mariyappan Thangavelu Creates History by Winning Gold at Rio Paralympics, TN Government Announces Rs 2 crore Cash Reward

High jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu scripted history at Rio Paralympics by becoming the first Indian para-athlete to win a gold medal in the men’s high jump-T42 finals.   The other medal winner on day two of the prestigious tournament at the Olympic Stadium was Varun Bhati who won bronze in the same category.   The 21-year-old […]

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A Look at the Most Heart-Wrenching Break-ups Ever Witnessed in the History of WWE!

Love and relationships are a part and parcel of one’s life. And when it comes to the world of Wrestling, WWE superstars are no different either.   Having dated numerous wrestlers on and off the ring, to undergoing many break-ups and splits, the life of these wrestlers have been in the spotlight more often than […]

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Rohtak to Rio: Sakshi Malik, the Golden Girl of Indian Wrestling Who Created History by Winning Bronze

Wrestler Sakshi Malik not only ended India’s wait for a medal by clinching a bronze on day 12 of the Rio Olympic Games but also created history by becoming the first woman to win a medal in Wrestling.   The 23-year-old wrestler, who hails from Mokhra village near Rohtak in Haryana, defeated Kyrgyzstan’s Aisuluu Tynybekova […]

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4/19/2016: FRONT PAGE: Dipa Karmakar vaults into history

self but her father convinced her to persevere in the sport. That decision turned out to be a life-changer for Dipa. On Sunday, the 22-year-old became the first Indian woman gymnast to secure an Olympic Games berth in artistic gymnastics at a… The Times of India (New Delhi edition)

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1/29/2015: FRONT PAGE: Apple makes history with $18bn profit for quarter

Apple posted a quarterly profit of $ 18 billion — the highest ever recorded by a corporate — at the end of last year on booming sales of big-screen iPhone models, especially in China. The California tech titan also announced on Wednesday that it had… The Times of India (New Delhi edition)

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1/28/2015: FRONT PAGE: India will succeed so long as it is not splintered on sectarian lines: Obama ‘Everyone Has The Right ‘We’re making To Practise Their Faith’ a lot of history in a short time’

New Delhi: US President Barack Obama on Tuesday waded into the raging conversion dispute as he reminded the Indian government and people that they ought to ensure freedom of religion as enshrined in Article 25 of the Indian Constitution. “Your Article… The Times of India (New Delhi edition)

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1/26/2015: FRONT PAGE: IAF officer marches into history

New Delhi: Wing Commander Pooja Thakur stole the show at the ceremonial reception for US President Barack Obama at Rashtrapati Bhawan on Sunday morning when she became the first woman officer to command the tri-service guard of honour for a visiting… The Times of India (New Delhi edition)

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Walking through history, learning from women of courage

On International Women’s Day, a group of 23 heritage enthusiasts participated in a storytelling walk in the Walled City of Delhi. The walk created awareness about women who stood up for their right… The Hindu – Delhi

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Top 10 Most Prominent Trains Covering the Entire History

A transport that changed the concept of traveling. In its innovative chronicle, train has created several milestones by its service for the common passenger. Here, 10 most prominent trains covering the entire history. 10. Ghan: The Ghan is the first rail service from Adelaide to Darwin on the north-south route across Australia. It was named […]

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Jesus tops a list of the 2,000 most influential people in world history

Jesus has topped a list of the 2,000 most influential people in world history, according to a software program designed by computer scientists and a Google engineer. According to the report, The top 10 comprises mainly religious and political figures, with Jesus first and Muhammad third, and also includes Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. The […]

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History is bunk at this palace

Begum Samru’s haveli in Chandni Chowk is being used as a shopping complex and godown The Hindu – Delhi

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Usain Bolt becomes the most successful athlete in the history of the World Championships

Usain Bolt guided Jamaica to victory in the sprint relay in Moscow to become the most successful athlete in the history of the World Championships. Usain Bolt seals place in World Championship history. The 26-year-old added 4x100m gold to his 100m and 200m triumphs and now has a total of eight golds and two silvers. […]

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History underground: The forgotten Baolis or step-wells of Delhi! – Delhi Video

A short film on the forgotten Baolis or step-wells of Old and New Delhi, India. Nizamuddin Baoli: Built in the 14th century by Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, this step well served as a water reservoir in olden days. Recently, after its 1st renovation in over 700 years it has become a popular hangout for the locals. […]

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