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Where did Biryani come from?
What's the history behind Biryani?
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What is mass hysteria?
Mass hysteria is a phenomenon where collective illusions, real or imaginary, are spread across a population or society through rumours or fear such as the event on 21 September 1995 when a temple reported that their idol of Ganesha was drinking milk.
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Fifty Two (52)
Reporting and essays from the Indian subcontinent, for the world.
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Fifty Two (52)
Reporting and essays from the Indian subcontinent, for the world.
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About Fifty Two (52)
Reporting and essays from the Indian subcontinent, for the world.
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How did Chess reach India?
Chess is believed to have originated in India in the form of Chaturang. Chess was played on the Ashtapada or an 8x8 board.
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Are animistic religions still practiced in India?
Attributing divine energy to people, nature, animals and natural phenomena is known as animism. Many tribal communities in India still practice animistic religions.
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Who is R. Praggnanandhaa?
R Praggnanandhaa is an Indian chess prodigy and grandmaster who at the age of 16 became the youngest person to beat the reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen.
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Where does the word ‘lesbian’ come from?
The word “lesbian” refers to any woman who might be attracted to someone of the same sex. The word comes from “Lesbos”, an island in Greece.
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What are the chess capitals of the world?
Chennai is emerging as the next big chess capital of the world. Others include Moscow, Havana, London, Reykjavik and New York.
2026-07-07
What is big data? Do you know that- Big Data is constantly building around us? From the email transactions to Patient check-up records & medicine details,...