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Article 17 of the Constitution of India abolishes "untouchability" and forbids its practice in any form. It also states that enforcing any disability arising from "untouchability" is an offense punishable by law. Article 17 ensures that all forms of social disability are done away with. The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the continuance of the practice of "untouchability" and held that it is an indirect form of slavery and only an extension of the caste system.

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Article 17 of the Constitution of India abolishes "untouchability" and forbids its practice in any form. It also states that enforcing any disability arising from "untouchability" is an offense punishable by law. Article 17 ensures that all forms of social disability are done away with. The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the continuance of the practice of "untouchability" and held that it is an indirect form of slavery and only an extension of the caste system.

Tarapur, Palghar, Maharashtra, India (Tarapur Atomic Power Station)

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Tarapur, Palghar, Maharashtra, India (Tarapur Atomic Power Station)

The Chola Empire, a medieval Indian kingdom, was renowned for its maritime trade and naval power, with extensive trade networks across Southeast Asia.

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The Chola Empire, a medieval Indian kingdom, was renowned for its maritime trade and naval power, with extensive trade networks across Southeast Asia.

Purnananda Burhagohain

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Purnananda Burhagohain

The Indian Diamond Institute (IDI) is a Government of India sponsored autonomous higher school of learning in the fields of diamonds, gems and jewellery in India. The Institute is located in Surat, Gujarat, India and is 263 km away from Mumbai.

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The Indian Diamond Institute (IDI) is a Government of India sponsored autonomous higher school of learning in the fields of diamonds, gems and jewellery in India. The Institute is located in Surat, Gujarat, India and is 263 km away from Mumbai.

The Patkai Bum range forms a natural boundary between India and Myanmar, also known as Burma. This mountain range is part of the Indo-Myanmar Ranges and extends through the northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur. The Patkai Bum range is part of the Arakan Mountains and merges into the Naga Hills after running southwards. The Patkai Bum range is located in the eastern part of India and is associated with the Himalayan mountain systems and the Eastern Ghats. The name Patkai comes from the Tai-Ahom language, where "Pat" means to cut and "Kai" means chicken.

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The Patkai Bum range forms a natural boundary between India and Myanmar, also known as Burma. This mountain range is part of the Indo-Myanmar Ranges and extends through the northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur. The Patkai Bum range is part of the Arakan Mountains and merges into the Naga Hills after running southwards. The Patkai Bum range is located in the eastern part of India and is associated with the Himalayan mountain systems and the Eastern Ghats. The name Patkai comes from the Tai-Ahom language, where "Pat" means to cut and "Kai" means chicken.

On 26 January India celebrates as Republic Day. The constitution was adopted by the Indian Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949 and came into effect on 26 January 1950. 26 January was chosen as the date for Republic Day as it was on that day in 1930 when the Declaration of Indian Independence was proclaimed by the Indian ,National Congress.

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On 26 January India celebrates as Republic Day. The constitution was adopted by the Indian Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949 and came into effect on 26 January 1950. 26 January was chosen as the date for Republic Day as it was on that day in 1930 when the Declaration of Indian Independence was proclaimed by the Indian ,National Congress.

The voting age was reduced from 21 to 18 by the Parliament in the year 1989 by the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act of 1988. The Sixty-first Amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as The Constitution (Sixty-first Amendment) Act, 1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years.

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The voting age was reduced from 21 to 18 by the Parliament in the year 1989 by the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act of 1988. The Sixty-first Amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as The Constitution (Sixty-first Amendment) Act, 1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years.

Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is an international airport serving Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located at Babatpur, 26 km northwest of Varanasi. Formerly known as Varanasi Airport, it was officially renamed after Lal Bahadur Shastri, the 2nd Prime Minister of India, in October 2005.

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Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is an international airport serving Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located at Babatpur, 26 km northwest of Varanasi. Formerly known as Varanasi Airport, it was officially renamed after Lal Bahadur Shastri, the 2nd Prime Minister of India, in October 2005.

The 1857 revolt, also known as the Indian Mutiny or India's First War of Independence, began on May 10, 1857, in Meerut. The revolt was a major threat to Britain's colonial power in India and marked the beginning of India's struggle for independence.

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The 1857 revolt, also known as the Indian Mutiny or India's First War of Independence, began on May 10, 1857, in Meerut. The revolt was a major threat to Britain's colonial power in India and marked the beginning of India's struggle for independence.

Ajit Wadekar was the first captain of the Indian cricket team for One Day International (ODI) matches, leading the team in 1974. He played in two matches as captain, but India lost both. Wadekar was an aggressive batsman who represented India from 1966 to 1974, and was honored with the Arjuna Award in 1967 and the Padma Shri in 1972.

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Ajit Wadekar was the first captain of the Indian cricket team for One Day International (ODI) matches, leading the team in 1974. He played in two matches as captain, but India lost both. Wadekar was an aggressive batsman who represented India from 1966 to 1974, and was honored with the Arjuna Award in 1967 and the Padma Shri in 1972.