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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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Paul O'Grady, TV Presenter And Comedian, Dies Aged 67
Paul O'Grady was born in Birkenhead in 1955, and moved to London in his 20s.
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Letter Written In 1955 By King Charles To Queen Mother Found In Attic
"Dear Granny, I am sorry that you are ill. I hope you will be better soon," the letter reads on one side.
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Not Everything We Call AI Is Artificial Intelligence. All You Need To Know
In August 1955, a group of scientists made a funding request for US$13,500 to host a summer workshop at Dartmouth College, New Hampshire. The field they proposed to explore was artificial intelligence (AI).
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In 9 States, District Magistrates Can Now Give Citizenship To Non-Muslims: Report
DMs of 31 districts and the Home Secretaries of 9 states now the power to grant Indian citizenship to the Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians coming to India from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan under the Citizenship Act, 1955
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The Most Expensive Car In The World At $142 Million
On May 5, a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe sold for $142 million during an auction at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany.
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Mercedes 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe Is Now The Most Expensive Car In The World
The 1955 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe ran away with the record for the most expensive car sold with an auction sale price of 135 million euros.
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1955 Mercedes-Benz Sold For $143 Million, Making It World's Most Expensive Car
A 1955 Mercedes-Benz, one of only two such versions in existence, was auctioned off earlier this month for a whopping 135 million euros ($143 million), making it the world's most expensive car ever sold, RM Sotheby's announced Thursday.
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Indian Men's Badminton Team Scripts History, Defeats Malaysia In Thomas Cup Quarter-Finals To Assure First-Ever Medal
This the fourth time India have entered the semi-finals of Thomas Cup after1952,1955,1979, but there were no medals available on the earlier occasions.
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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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Paul O'Grady, TV Presenter And Comedian, Dies Aged 67
Paul O'Grady was born in Birkenhead in 1955, and moved to London in his 20s.
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Letter Written In 1955 By King Charles To Queen Mother Found In Attic
"Dear Granny, I am sorry that you are ill. I hope you will be better soon," the letter reads on one side.
-
Not Everything We Call AI Is Artificial Intelligence. All You Need To Know
In August 1955, a group of scientists made a funding request for US$13,500 to host a summer workshop at Dartmouth College, New Hampshire. The field they proposed to explore was artificial intelligence (AI).
-
In 9 States, District Magistrates Can Now Give Citizenship To Non-Muslims: Report
DMs of 31 districts and the Home Secretaries of 9 states now the power to grant Indian citizenship to the Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians coming to India from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan under the Citizenship Act, 1955
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The Most Expensive Car In The World At $142 Million
On May 5, a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe sold for $142 million during an auction at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany.
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Mercedes 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe Is Now The Most Expensive Car In The World
The 1955 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe ran away with the record for the most expensive car sold with an auction sale price of 135 million euros.
-
1955 Mercedes-Benz Sold For $143 Million, Making It World's Most Expensive Car
A 1955 Mercedes-Benz, one of only two such versions in existence, was auctioned off earlier this month for a whopping 135 million euros ($143 million), making it the world's most expensive car ever sold, RM Sotheby's announced Thursday.
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Indian Men's Badminton Team Scripts History, Defeats Malaysia In Thomas Cup Quarter-Finals To Assure First-Ever Medal
This the fourth time India have entered the semi-finals of Thomas Cup after1952,1955,1979, but there were no medals available on the earlier occasions.
