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Verghese Kurien was born.
Verghese Kurien: The Engineer Who Chose to Stay
A government bond obligation meant to last two years became five decades of building cooperatives. Verghese Kurien’s Amul revolution gave India self-sufficiency in milk and ownership to farmers.
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The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India.
Constitution of India: The Bold Promise of Universal Adult Franchise
On a cold January morning in 1950, a nation born in chaos finally found its soul. Discover the fascinating journey of how 299 visionaries spent three years arguing,…
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The Mumbai terror attacks began.
Mumbai Terror Attacks 2008: How the City Endured Three Days of Terror
From the busy platforms of CST to the grandeur of the Taj Mahal Palace, the 26/11 attacks shook India to its core. Discover how 10 terrorists held a…
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