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10 hours ago · Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih’s enigmatically titled new book, The Distaste of the Earth, retells a Khasi folktale of star-crossed love.Similar to Funeral Nights (Context, 2021), which offered a documentation of the Khasi people’s traditional stories and cultural practices tied around the six-day feast of the dead called Ka Phor Sorat, the “true and tragic love story” of Manik Raitong ...
14 hours ago · William Carew Hazlitt (grandson) William Hazlitt (10 April 1778 – 18 September 1830) was an English essayist, drama and literary critic, painter, social commentator, and philosopher. He is now considered one of the greatest critics and essayists in the history of the English language, [ 1 ][ 2 ] placed in the company of Samuel Johnson and ...
14 hours ago · Chandragupta is a 1920 Indian silent film about the Mauryan king. [147] Chandragupta is a 1934 Indian film directed by Abdur Rashid Kardar. Chandraguptha Chanakya is an Indian Tamil-language historical drama film directed by C. K. Sachi, starring Bhavani K. Sambamurthy as Chandragupta. Samrat Chandragupta is a 1945 Indian historical film by ...
14 hours ago · His death was announced in the Lok Sabha at 14:00 local time on 27 May 1964; the cause of death was believed to be a heart attack. [247] Draped in the Indian national Tri-colour flag, the body of Jawaharlal Nehru was placed for public viewing. "Raghupati Raghava Rajaram" was chanted as the body was placed on the platform.
14 hours ago · Agni. Agni (Sanskrit: अग्नि, Sanskrit pronunciation: [ˈɐgni]) is the Hindu god of fire. [5][6][7] As the guardian deity of the southeast direction, he is typically found in southeast corners of Hindu temples. [8] In the classical cosmology of Hinduism, fire (Agni) is one of the five inert impermanent elements (Pañcabhūtá) along ...
14 hours ago · Walter Whitman Jr. (/ ˈhwɪtmən /; May 31, 1819 – March 26, 1892) was an American poet, essayist, and journalist. He is considered one of the most influential poets in American literature. Whitman incorporated both transcendentalism and realism in his writings and is often called the father of free verse. [ 1 ]
14 hours ago · Awards. Full list. Alia Bhatt(/ˈɑːliəˈbʌt/; born 15 March 1993) is a British actress of Indian descent who predominantly works in Hindifilms. [1][2]Known for her portrayalsof women in challenging circumstances, she has received several accolades, including a National Film Awardand six Filmfare Awards. She is one of India's highest-paid ...
