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Jayalalithaa Jayaram Biography, Film Actress & Politician

Jayalalithaa Jayaram Biography, Film Actress & Politician

Born On: 24 February 1948 (Mysore, India) Died On: 5 December 2016 (Chennai, Tamil Nadu) Career: Actress and Politician Jayalalithaa Jayaram is one of those few former iconic superstars who have not only attained a legendary status in the realms of cinema, but also continue to supersede other influential public figures in the state politics of Tamil Nadu. Over the …

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चंदा रे चंदा रे, कभी तो ज़मीं पर आ – जावेद अख्तर

चंदा रे चंदा रे, कभी तो ज़मीं पर आ - जावेद अख्तर

ह: चंदा रे चंदा रे कभी तो ज़मीं पर आ बैठेंगे, बातें करेंगे तुझको आते इधर लाज आये अगर ओढ़ के आजा, तू बादल घने गुलशन, गुलशन, वादी वादी, बहती है रेशम जैसी हवा जंगल जंगल, पर्वत, पर्वत, हैं नींद में सब इक मेरे सिवा चंदा, चंदा आजा सपनों की नीली नदिया में नहायें आजा ये तारे चुनके हम, घर …

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Dev Anand – Biography, Film Career, Awards

Dev Anand

Dev Anand — Dharam Dev Anand (born September 26, 1923) is a famous Indian actor and film producer. His real name was Devdutta Pishorimal Anand. Dev Anand is one of the most popular stars the Hindi Film Industry has seen. In his heydays, he was considered the epitome of the suave, urban gentleman. His elder brother Chetan Anand is credited …

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Kareena Kapoor – Biography, Early Life and Acting Career

Kareena Kapoor - Biography, Early Life and Acting Career

Kareena was born to Sindhi-speaking Babita (nee Shivdasani) and Punjabi-speaking Randhir Kapoor on September 21, 1980 in Bombay, India. She has an elder sister, Karisma. She is born in a family that have been actors for generations, including her paternal great-grandfather, Prithviraj Kapoor; her grandfather, Raj Kapoor; her paternal uncles, Shammi, Shashi, Rishi, and Rajiv; as well as aunt, Neetu …

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Have No Unspoken Expectations

Have No Unspoken Expectations

Expectations can sometimes evoke energy and excitement when you and the child share them openly and willingly. On the other hand, expectations can be a source of confusion and anxiety in children when they remain unstated or presumed. Furthermore, expectations, stated or unstated, often get in the way of certain kinds of creative success in children. I find it helpful …

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What is the history behind St. Patrick’s Day?

What is the history behind St. Patrick's Day?

St. Patrick’s Day is the celebration of Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick. Patrick was born in Wales about 385 AD. He actually considered himself a pagan until the age of 16. At that age, he was sold into slavery by a group of Irish marauders, and during his captivity he became closer to God. He escaped from slavery after six …

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Who Is St. Patrick and Why Do We Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?

Who Is St. Patrick and Why Do We Celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

Every March 17th, thousands of people don their greenest garb, march in Irish pride parades, eat green clover-shaped cookies, and quaff frosty mugs of green beer in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. But do you really know who St. Patrick was and why he is celebrated? Patrick was born in AD 387 just south of Hadrian’s Wall in Britain, which …

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Why do the English and Americans celebrate St. Patrick’s day?

Why do the English and Americans celebrate St. Patrick's day?

St. Patrick’s Day celebrated annually on 17 March is named after St. Patrick, a patron saint of Ireland who is believed to have died on that day. The life and work of St. Patrick is shrouded in vagueness. We rely on the works of some 7th century hagiographers and the anonymous writer of the Annals of Ulster for information about …

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