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Topic: Birth anniversary

AO Hume, ‘Father’ of Indian National Congress who was distrusted by the British & Indians

Deeksha Bhardwaj -
ThePrint looks at the life of Allan Octavian Hume, the Indian National Congress' first general secretary and a social reformer.

Venkataraman Radhakrishnan, scientist-sailor who broke through the shadow of ‘Nobel’ kin

Sandhya Ramesh -
Astrophysicist Venkataraman Radhakrishnan, born on 18 May 1929, was the son of C.V. Raman and cousin of Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, both Nobel winners.

Saadat Hasan Manto, lover of fountain pens, shoes & alcohol, who was the voice of Partition

Deeksha Bhardwaj -
On his 107th birth anniversary, ThePrint remembers Saadat Hasan Manto, the writer & rebel who blamed Partition for bringing out the worst in people, and his enduring legacy.

Motilal Nehru, ‘moderate’ Congress freedom fighter who fought for self-rule

Ratnadeep Choudhary -
On his 158th birth anniversary, ThePrint remembers Motilal Nehru — lawyer, freedom fighter and father of India's first prime minister.

Kasturba Gandhi, the feisty woman whose patience inspired Gandhi’s call for satyagraha

Simrin Sirur -
Kasturba Gandhi is largely remembered as Mahatma Gandhi's wife. But she was, by his own admission, the inspiration behind satyagraha.

Acharya JB Kripalani: Congress chief in 1947 who became a harsh critic of Nehru & Indira

Kritika Sharma -
Acharya Kripalani was a noted Gandhian, socialist and educationist who later blamed the entire Congress leadership except the Mahatma for Partition.

Comedy king Mehmood who earned more than the lead actors of his films

Aastha Singh -
It is believed that at the zenith of his career, Mehmood used to earn Rs 7.5 lakh for just 14 days of shooting, a huge amount in those days.

Tiger Pataudi: India’s first ‘Muslim star’ who was not afraid to use his name

Shekhar Gupta -
Remembering Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, a rare Muslim star in an era when India’s secular temper was still evolving. 
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Don’t believe these 10 sunscreen myths

Deepali Bhardwaj -
UV rays can penetrate through clouds and still cause skin damage even on overcast days. Sunscreen should be part of your routine throughout the year.

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Economy

Punjab’s paddy farmers are staring at big losses. Why flood impact may spill out of India’s rice bowl

Krishan Murari -
As devastated farmers begin to come to terms with the fallout, 4 lakh hectares of land under paddy cultivation across state is flooded. Punjab is among the biggest contributors to PDS.

Defence

Army chief weighs in on theaterisation, says it is inevitable and need of the hour

Snehesh Alex Philip -
New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has strongly backed the idea of theaterisation, saying it is inevitable and the need of the hour. Speaking...

National Interest

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

Shekhar Gupta -
In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?

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