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Man is by nature a political animal.

Aristotol

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Sahitya Akademi announced its annual Sahitya Akademi Awards in 23 languages. Seven books of poetry, four of novel, six of short stories, three of essays and one each of non-fiction, autobiography and biography have won the Sahitya Akademi Awards 2019.? The Awards were recommended by distinguished Jury members representing 23 Indian languages and approved by the Executive Board of the Sahitya Akademi which met today under the Chairmanship of Dr. Chandrashekhar Kambar, President, Sahitya Akademi.

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The only man who never makes mistakes is the man who never does anything.

Theodore Roosevelt

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Let a hundred flowers bloom and let a thousand school of thought contend.

Mao-Ste-Tunng

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No matter how big the speed breaker may be, you won't get a jolt if you reduce the speed of your car. No matter how big your problem may be, you won't get so affected if you sit down, deliberate and deal with it from a space of peace.

Gaur Gopal Das

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International Cricket Council(ICC) has declared the winner list of ICC award 2019. Best performer in field of Cricket has been chosen for the ICC award in various sections.

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Padma Awards - one of the highest civilian Awards of the country, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The Awards are given in various disciplines/ fields of activities, viz.- art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc. ''Padma Vibhushan'' is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; ''Padma Bhushan'' for distinguished service of high order and ''Padma Shri'' for distinguished service in any field. The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year.

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First Women in India - First Woman President, First Woman president of UN General Assembly, First Woman Prime Minister of India,First Indian Woman to climb Mount Everest, First Woman judge in Supreme Court.

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(via Modern Worlds Wonder, Ancient Worlds Wonders)

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(via Modern Worlds Wonder, Ancient Worlds Wonders)

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This newly elected world wonder was built along China's northern border over many centuries to keep out invading Mongol tribes. Constructed between the fifth century B.C. and the 16th century, the Great Wall is the world's longest human-made structure, stretching some 4,000 miles (6,400 kilometers). The best known section was built around 200 B.C. by the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang Di.

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Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian honour, given for exceptional service towards advancement of Art, Literature and Science, Sports and in recognition of Public Service of the highest order.

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(via Bharat Ratna Award Winners List 1954 – 2019)