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Mira Rajput Imagined Jane Austen Going To A "Holi Ball" And Dressed Up Like This
We would like to take this opportunity to say this that Mira Rajput has multiple personalities when it comes to dressing up
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UK's New Note Features Jane Austen, But Quote Used Has Many Amused
On Tuesday, the Bank of England unveiled a new 10-pound note featuring Jane Austen.
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Britain Celebrates Literary Icon Jane Austen On Bicentenary Of Her Death
Two hundred years after Jane Austen's death, Britain is celebrating one of its best-loved authors, who combined romance with biting social commentary that still speaks to fans around the world.
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Jane Austen Faked Her Own Marriage Twice
Jane Austen herself never wed. However, two fake marriage entries, written by the author herself and announcing her union with two men believed to be imaginary, will soon go on display to mark the bicentenary of her death, the Hampshire Archives announced.
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Paying With Plastic: Britain Brings In Polymer Banknote
A new polymer banknote featuring wartime leader Winston Churchill went into circulation on Tuesday in Britain -- one of the first European countries with notes that, literally, can be laundered.
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Bank Of England Unveils New Plastic Winston Churchill 5 Pound Note
The Bank of England on Thursday unveiled the design of a new 5 pound (6.5 euros, $7.2) banknote bearing the image of wartime leader Winston Churchill at an event in his family's ancestral home of Blenheim Palace.
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The Weekend Chill: Far Cry Primal, The Revenant, and more
An edgy comedy returns for its third annual run, a retelling of the life of Apple's most charismatic co-founder, and other things to enjoy this weekend.
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The F-Word Returns: Gender (In)equality Depicted in Cartoons
For every victory claimed in the cause of feminism, there are several instances of gender bias, stereotyping, discrimination and denial of even basic rights to women everywhere. As part of the charge against this rampant gender inequality, UN Women organised a Comic and Cartoon Competition in Europe to highlight the struggles of being a woman in a ...
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British Public Asked What Creative Person Should be on Next 20 Pound Note
The British public will for the first time be able to help decide which historic figure - in this case a creative one - appears on the next version of the country's 20 pound note, the Bank of England said on Tuesday.
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Breakfast of Champions: Jane Austen's Pound Cake
The great novelist would have started her writing day with this moist, dense cake and tea.
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You Don't Need a Reason to Watch These Adorable Puppies Playing
It is a truth universally accepted that there is nothing cuter than frolicking puppies. Sorry Jane Austen, but this truth is the one that's universal. This adorable video stars golden retriever Mother Boon and her litter of puppies who are tumbling about in the snow.
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Man arrested in UK over Twitter abuse of women
British police said today they had arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with threats made on Twitter against a woman lawmaker and a feminist campaigner.
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Twitter bomb threat to British women writers
British police are investigating a bomb threat made on Twitter to several women including three prominent journalists, amid a growing outcry over abusive tweets.
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Man arrested over abusive tweets to UK bank-note campaigner
British police on Sunday arrested a 21-year-old man over a series of abusive tweets, including one threatening rape, to the campaigner who fought for author Jane Austen to appear on banknotes.
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Twitter under fire after campaigner in UK faces repeated rape threats
Twitter, the social media site, is under pressure in Britain to make it easier for Internet users to report abuse after more than 30,000 people petitioned it over the case of a feminist campaigner who says she was repeatedly threatened with rape.
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Mira Rajput Imagined Jane Austen Going To A "Holi Ball" And Dressed Up Like This
We would like to take this opportunity to say this that Mira Rajput has multiple personalities when it comes to dressing up
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UK's New Note Features Jane Austen, But Quote Used Has Many Amused
On Tuesday, the Bank of England unveiled a new 10-pound note featuring Jane Austen.
-
Britain Celebrates Literary Icon Jane Austen On Bicentenary Of Her Death
Two hundred years after Jane Austen's death, Britain is celebrating one of its best-loved authors, who combined romance with biting social commentary that still speaks to fans around the world.
-
Jane Austen Faked Her Own Marriage Twice
Jane Austen herself never wed. However, two fake marriage entries, written by the author herself and announcing her union with two men believed to be imaginary, will soon go on display to mark the bicentenary of her death, the Hampshire Archives announced.
-
Paying With Plastic: Britain Brings In Polymer Banknote
A new polymer banknote featuring wartime leader Winston Churchill went into circulation on Tuesday in Britain -- one of the first European countries with notes that, literally, can be laundered.
-
Bank Of England Unveils New Plastic Winston Churchill 5 Pound Note
The Bank of England on Thursday unveiled the design of a new 5 pound (6.5 euros, $7.2) banknote bearing the image of wartime leader Winston Churchill at an event in his family's ancestral home of Blenheim Palace.
-
The Weekend Chill: Far Cry Primal, The Revenant, and more
An edgy comedy returns for its third annual run, a retelling of the life of Apple's most charismatic co-founder, and other things to enjoy this weekend.
-
The F-Word Returns: Gender (In)equality Depicted in Cartoons
For every victory claimed in the cause of feminism, there are several instances of gender bias, stereotyping, discrimination and denial of even basic rights to women everywhere. As part of the charge against this rampant gender inequality, UN Women organised a Comic and Cartoon Competition in Europe to highlight the struggles of being a woman in a ...
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British Public Asked What Creative Person Should be on Next 20 Pound Note
The British public will for the first time be able to help decide which historic figure - in this case a creative one - appears on the next version of the country's 20 pound note, the Bank of England said on Tuesday.
-
Breakfast of Champions: Jane Austen's Pound Cake
The great novelist would have started her writing day with this moist, dense cake and tea.
-
You Don't Need a Reason to Watch These Adorable Puppies Playing
It is a truth universally accepted that there is nothing cuter than frolicking puppies. Sorry Jane Austen, but this truth is the one that's universal. This adorable video stars golden retriever Mother Boon and her litter of puppies who are tumbling about in the snow.
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Man arrested in UK over Twitter abuse of women
British police said today they had arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with threats made on Twitter against a woman lawmaker and a feminist campaigner.
-
Twitter bomb threat to British women writers
British police are investigating a bomb threat made on Twitter to several women including three prominent journalists, amid a growing outcry over abusive tweets.
-
Man arrested over abusive tweets to UK bank-note campaigner
British police on Sunday arrested a 21-year-old man over a series of abusive tweets, including one threatening rape, to the campaigner who fought for author Jane Austen to appear on banknotes.
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Twitter under fire after campaigner in UK faces repeated rape threats
Twitter, the social media site, is under pressure in Britain to make it easier for Internet users to report abuse after more than 30,000 people petitioned it over the case of a feminist campaigner who says she was repeatedly threatened with rape.
