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13 April
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The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in Amritsar.
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: The Garden With One Gate
On Baisakhi 1919, a festive crowd in Amritsar was trapped in a walled garden with no escape. Ten minutes later, the British Empire had lost its moral claim…
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Balraj Sahni died.
Balraj Sahni: The English Lecturer Bimal Roy Thought Was “Totally Unsuited”
Balraj Sahni's acting career redefined realism in Indian cinema, bringing the struggles and dignity of the common man to the silver screen with unmatched authenticity.
Read the storyIndia launches Operation Meghdoot, as most of the Siachen Glacier in Kashmir comes under Indian…
India launches Operation Meghdoot, as most of the Siachen Glacier in Kashmir comes under Indian control.
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