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British Man Wins Rs 1800 Crore In Lottery, Third Largest Jackpot In UK's History
A British man has won the third-largest lottery prize ever, claiming a £177 million (Rs 1804.16 crore) EuroMillions jackpot in Tuesday's draw.
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Aztec Turquoise Mask of Xiuhtecuhtli Taken by Spanish Conquistador Reveals Ancient Violent Ritual
An intricate turquoise mask, believed to depict the Aztec fire god Xiuhtecuhtli, is displayed at the British Museum. Originating from 16th-century Mesoamerica, the wooden mask features turquoise mosaic, mother-of-pearl eyes, and conch shell teeth. Central to Aztec rituals, such masks symbolised fire and renewal. The artefact may have been part of c...
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Norman-Era Hoard of Silver Coins Becomes Britain’s Most Valuable Treasure
A Norman-era silver coin hoard discovered in Somerset has been sold for £4.3 million, becoming the most valuable treasure ever found in Britain. The 2,584 silver pennies, unearthed in Chew Valley, were buried during the turbulent period following the Norman Conquest around 1066. This rare find provides a glimpse into England's transition from Saxo...
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British Indian Teen Completes Solo English Channel Swim For Charity
A British Indian schoolgirl who recently turned 16 has made history as one of the youngest to cross the notoriously choppy English Channel to raise funds for a charity fighting against childhood hunger across India and the UK.
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Nasser Hussain Praises Moeen Ali As Inspirational Following Retirement
Moeen Ali made history as the first British Asian to captain England in a T20I match against Australia in 2020 and has been an influential vice-captain to Jos Buttler.
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UK Polls Set To Deliver More Diverse Parliament, Many British Indian MPs
The UK general election is expected to deliver the most diverse Parliament in the country's history, including in the number of parliamentarians of Indian heritage likely to be elected from across the nation.
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Sunny Singh Gill Set To Become First Referee Of Indian Descent In Premier League
Sunny Singh Gill will script history at Selhurst Park on Saturday when he becomes the first Indian-origin and British South Asian to referee in an English Premier League fixture.
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What Happened In Lockerbie Bombing? UK's Worst Terror Attack 35 Years Ago
35 years ago this week the deadliest terror attack in British history took place when Pan Am Flight 103 from London to New York exploded over the Scottish town of Lockerbie and killed all 259 passengers and crew on board and 11 people on the ground.
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"History Will Not Judge You Kindly": UK MP's Resignation Letter To Rishi Sunak
A key ally of former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson formally resigned Saturday, delivering a blistering attack on his successor in her resignation letter.
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"In The History Of Our Country...": Virat Kohli Reminds Once Again Why Independence Day Is Extra Special For All Indians
Independence Day 2023: India celebrated Independence day with much fervour on Tuesday. On this day in 1947, India gained independence from British colonial rule.
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British Teenager Shocks Teachers By Arriving At Prom In Vampire Coffin
"My teachers said that it was amazing; they had never seen anything like it, and it would go down in history," said Abi.
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Indian-Origin Sikh Man Becomes UK City's First Turban-Wearing Lord Mayor
A local British Sikh councillor based in Coventry has made history for the central England city by becoming its first turban-wearing Lord Mayor.
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Here Is How All The Prominent Attendees Were Styled At The Coronation Ceremony
King Charles's Coronation was a magnificent day in British history
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Over 11,500 Cops And Soldiers To Be Deployed For King Charles' Coronation Security
For the King's coronation, more than 11,500 police and military personnel will be on duty.
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Hidden Bible Chapter Unearthed 1,500 Years Later Using UV Light
A missing piece of a manuscript containing one of the earliest translations of the Gospels was just found by a scientist.
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British Man Wins Rs 1800 Crore In Lottery, Third Largest Jackpot In UK's History
A British man has won the third-largest lottery prize ever, claiming a £177 million (Rs 1804.16 crore) EuroMillions jackpot in Tuesday's draw.
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Aztec Turquoise Mask of Xiuhtecuhtli Taken by Spanish Conquistador Reveals Ancient Violent Ritual
An intricate turquoise mask, believed to depict the Aztec fire god Xiuhtecuhtli, is displayed at the British Museum. Originating from 16th-century Mesoamerica, the wooden mask features turquoise mosaic, mother-of-pearl eyes, and conch shell teeth. Central to Aztec rituals, such masks symbolised fire and renewal. The artefact may have been part of c...
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Norman-Era Hoard of Silver Coins Becomes Britain’s Most Valuable Treasure
A Norman-era silver coin hoard discovered in Somerset has been sold for £4.3 million, becoming the most valuable treasure ever found in Britain. The 2,584 silver pennies, unearthed in Chew Valley, were buried during the turbulent period following the Norman Conquest around 1066. This rare find provides a glimpse into England's transition from Saxo...
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British Indian Teen Completes Solo English Channel Swim For Charity
A British Indian schoolgirl who recently turned 16 has made history as one of the youngest to cross the notoriously choppy English Channel to raise funds for a charity fighting against childhood hunger across India and the UK.
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Nasser Hussain Praises Moeen Ali As Inspirational Following Retirement
Moeen Ali made history as the first British Asian to captain England in a T20I match against Australia in 2020 and has been an influential vice-captain to Jos Buttler.
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UK Polls Set To Deliver More Diverse Parliament, Many British Indian MPs
The UK general election is expected to deliver the most diverse Parliament in the country's history, including in the number of parliamentarians of Indian heritage likely to be elected from across the nation.
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Sunny Singh Gill Set To Become First Referee Of Indian Descent In Premier League
Sunny Singh Gill will script history at Selhurst Park on Saturday when he becomes the first Indian-origin and British South Asian to referee in an English Premier League fixture.
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What Happened In Lockerbie Bombing? UK's Worst Terror Attack 35 Years Ago
35 years ago this week the deadliest terror attack in British history took place when Pan Am Flight 103 from London to New York exploded over the Scottish town of Lockerbie and killed all 259 passengers and crew on board and 11 people on the ground.
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"History Will Not Judge You Kindly": UK MP's Resignation Letter To Rishi Sunak
A key ally of former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson formally resigned Saturday, delivering a blistering attack on his successor in her resignation letter.
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"In The History Of Our Country...": Virat Kohli Reminds Once Again Why Independence Day Is Extra Special For All Indians
Independence Day 2023: India celebrated Independence day with much fervour on Tuesday. On this day in 1947, India gained independence from British colonial rule.
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British Teenager Shocks Teachers By Arriving At Prom In Vampire Coffin
"My teachers said that it was amazing; they had never seen anything like it, and it would go down in history," said Abi.
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Indian-Origin Sikh Man Becomes UK City's First Turban-Wearing Lord Mayor
A local British Sikh councillor based in Coventry has made history for the central England city by becoming its first turban-wearing Lord Mayor.
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Here Is How All The Prominent Attendees Were Styled At The Coronation Ceremony
King Charles's Coronation was a magnificent day in British history
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Over 11,500 Cops And Soldiers To Be Deployed For King Charles' Coronation Security
For the King's coronation, more than 11,500 police and military personnel will be on duty.
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Hidden Bible Chapter Unearthed 1,500 Years Later Using UV Light
A missing piece of a manuscript containing one of the earliest translations of the Gospels was just found by a scientist.
