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17 hours ago · George Bernard Shaw (26 July 1856 – 2 November 1950), known at his insistence as Bernard Shaw, was an Irish playwright, critic, polemicist and political activist. His influence on Western theatre, culture and politics extended from the 1880s to his death and beyond.
4 days ago · The Swadeshi movement was a response to the British Partition of Bengal in 1905, and was a significant moment in India’s fight for independence. The movement lasted from 1905 to 1911 and was officially announced in August 1905 at a Calcutta town hall meeting. The movement’s goals were to promote Indian industries, boycott British goods, and ...
3 days ago · Islamic feminism is a form of feminism concerned with the role of women in Islam. It aims for the full equality of all Muslims, regardless of gender, in public and private life. Islamic feminists advocate for women's rights, gender equality, and social justice grounded in an Islamic framework.
2 days ago · Contributed to the women’s rights movement in India and worked towards women’s education and empowerment. Sucheta Kriplani: Became the first woman to be elected as the Chief Minister of an Indian state (Uttar Pradesh). Active participant in the freedom movement participated in the Salt Satyagraha and was arrested several times.
2 days ago · Movement Design District is 45,000+ square-feet of expansive bouldering, lead and top rope terrain with walls topping out at 56 feet! You’ll also find your favorite amenities including a yoga studio, functional fitness and cardio zones, training areas, fitness and climbing classes and a gear shop complete with expert advice. M-F 6 am-11 pm.
4 days ago · Matthew (also known as Levi in the Gospels of Luke and Mark) was a Jewish tax collector, or publican, living in Capernaum. Tax collectors at that time were known as dishonest and corrupt people who would take advantage of anyone they could, overtaxing as much as possible for personal gain. So, although Matthew most likely lived in comfort, he ...
2 days ago · March 1649 – May 1660. Signature. John Milton (9 December 1608 – 8 November 1674) was an English poet, polemicist, and civil servant. His 1667 epic poem Paradise Lost, written in blank verse and including twelve books, was written in a time of immense religious flux and political upheaval.
