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Battle of Cuddalore
Battle of Cuddalore: A British fleet under Sir George Pocock engages the French fleet of Anne Antoine d'Aché indecisively near Madras.
This date is in the wider Indian-history calendar but does not yet have a dedicated Curious Indian article.
India and China sign the 1954 Tibet trade agreement
India and China signed the Agreement on Trade and Intercourse between the Tibet Region of China and India; its preamble set out the Five Principles later known as Panchsheel.
This date is in the wider Indian-history calendar but does not yet have a dedicated Curious Indian article.
Irrfan Khan died.
Irrfan Khan: The Indian Actor Hollywood Hired to Be a Person, Not a Type
The Irrfan Khan biography is a masterclass in artistic integrity. From his humble beginnings in Tonk to becoming the face of Indian talent in Hollywood, this narrative explores…
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