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When is Mothers day celebrated?

When is Mother's day celebrated?

Mothers Day is celebrated in several country across the globe though the month and date on which Mother’s Day is celebrated in different countries varies. Most countries celebrate Mother’s Day on second Sunday in the Month of May. This Mother’s Day date was declared by US President Woodrow Wilson on May 8, 1914 when he signed a Joint Resolution designating …

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देश मेरे: राजीव कृष्ण सक्सेना

देश मेरे - राजीव कृष्ण सक्सेना

It was many many years ago when I was faced with the question of staying back in USA or return to India. Career and material considerations would have us stay back but deep rooted tug on heart would urge us to pack up and leave. As any pravasi Indian would testify, this is quite a heart wrenching decision to take. …

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Why do we have eggs at Easter?

Why do we have eggs at Easter?

Because eggs are a symbol of rebirth. Easter is a Christian festival. For Christians the custom of giving eggs at Easter celebrates new life. Christians remember that Jesus, after dying on the cross, rose from the dead. They believe that, through his resurrection, Jesus defeated death and sin and offers people the promise of eternal life if they follow his …

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Tahr: Mammal Encyclopedia

Tahr: Mammal Encyclopedia

Kingdom: Animalia Family: Bovidae Order: Artiodactyla Genus: Hemitragus Tahr Mammal — Tahrs are three species of large ungulates closely related to the wild goat. The Himalayan Tahr is one of three species of tahr. The others are the Arabian Tahr of Oman and the Nilgiri Tahr of southern India. Up until recently the three species were believed to be closely …

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Paul Simon Biography For Students

Paul Simon Biography For Students

Full Name: Paul Frederic Simon Birth:  October 13, 1941 Newark, New Jersey, USA Occupation(s): Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Actor Instruments: Vocals, Guitar Genres: Folk, Rock, Pop, World Paul Simon — Paul Frederic Simon was born on October 13, 1941. He is an American singer-songwriter, known for his success beginning in 1965 as part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel, with musical …

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Mahendra Singh Dhoni Biography For Students

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Full Name: Mahendra Singh Dhoni Born: 7 July 1981 Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand), India Nationality: India Nickname: Mahi, Captain Cool, Thala Role: Wicket-keeper Batsman, Right-handed Batsman, Right-arm medium Bowler Relation(s): Sakshi Singh Rawat (Spouse), Ziva Dhoni (Daughter), Pan Singh (Father), Jayanti Gupta (Sister), Narendra Singh Dhoni (Brother) Mahendra Singh Dhoni is an Indian cricketer born on 7th July 1981 in Ranchi, Bihar …

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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will be celebrated by the people all over the world on 21st of March. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is commemorated every year on 21st of March by the people all across the world in order to remove the racial …

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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Non-Resident Indian Day

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Non-Resident Indian Day

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Non-Resident Indian Day is a celebratory day observed (starting in 2015) on 9 January by the Republic of India to mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community towards the development of India. The day commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to Mumbai on 9 January 1915. Established in 2000, it is sponsored by …

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: England & Wales

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: England & Wales

Dates 30 May, 2019 – 14 July, 2019 (12th Edition) Administrator International Cricket Council First Edition 1975 Cricket Format One Day International Tournament Format Round-robin and Knockout Hosts England / Wales Participants 10 [Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and West Indies] Matches Played 48 Current Champion Australia Most Successful Team Australia (5 Titles) …

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Financial Action Task Force: Define FATF?

Money Laundering: Financial Action Task Force

A major economic evil related to financial sector is the practice of money laundering. Money laundering involves keeping financial assets from illegal activity in a disguised manner. This money is kept without detection of the illegal activity for future use. Through money laundering, the launderer transforms the monetary proceeds derived from criminal activity into funds with an apparently legal source. …

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