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Ratan Tata, Visionary Business Leader, Passes Away at 86
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Ratan Tata, Visionary Business Leader, Passes Away at 86

Ratan Tata, the former chairman of the Tata Group and a renowned business magnate, passed away at the age of 86. He was known for his visionary leadership and philanthropic endeavors. Moreover, Tata played a pivotal role in transforming the Tata Group into a global conglomerate. Ratan Tata, the iconic businessman and former chairman of Tata Sons, passed away on Wednesday, at the age of 86. He had been in Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital since Monday due to health complications. His death marks the end of an era in Indian industry. Tata was not only known for expanding the Tata Group globally but also for his immense contribution to philanthropy. Tata led the Tata Group from 1991 to 2012, during which the conglomerate reached new heights. Ratan Naval Tata became a global force with ope...
Shehroze Kashif Becomes Youngest Climber To Conquer All 8000s
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Shehroze Kashif Becomes Youngest Climber To Conquer All 8000s

Pakistani mountaineer Shehroze Kashif has made history by becoming the youngest climber from Pakistan to summit all 14 of the world's highest peaks, known as the "8,000ers". Kashif, 21, successfully summited Broad Peak (8,051 meters) on October 8, 2024, completing his remarkable feat. In a historic feat, Pakistani mountaineer Shehroze Kashif has become the youngest climber to conquer all 14 peaks towering over 8,000 meters. The 22-year-old mountaineer completed this remarkable achievement by summiting Shishapangma, which stands at 8,027 meters, on October 9, 2024. Nicknamed the "Broad Boy" after his first major climb of Broad Peak in 2019, Kashif is only the second Pakistani to complete this daunting challenge. He follows Sarbaz Khan, who was the first Pakistani to achieve this feat...
British Woman Finally Gets Response to 48-Year-Old Application
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British Woman Finally Gets Response to 48-Year-Old Application

A British woman recently received a surprising response to a job application she sent nearly half a century ago. Tizi Hodson, now 70, had applied for a motorcycle stunt rider position in 1976. The letter, lost in the postal system, was recently discovered and returned to her. British woman, Tizi Hodson, now 70 years old, recently received an unexpected surprise in the mail—a reply to a job application she sent nearly five decades ago. Back in 1976, Hodson applied for her dream job as a motorcycle stunt rider, but she never heard back. For years, she wondered why. The mystery was solved when the letter was discovered behind a drawer in a post office and returned to her, 48 years later. A note attached to the letter humorously explained, "Late delivery by Staines Post Office. Found be...
Sirbaz Khan Marks History By Summitting All 14 8-Thousanders
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Sirbaz Khan Marks History By Summitting All 14 8-Thousanders

Sirbaz Khan has etched his name in the annals of mountaineering history by becoming the first Pakistani to summit all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks. This extraordinary achievement places him among a select group of elite climbers worldwide. Pakistani mountaineer Sirbaz Khan has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first Pakistani to summit all 14 of the world's 8,000-metre peaks. This extraordinary feat places him among the elite mountaineers globally. Khan completed his journey by summiting Shishapangma, an 8,027-metre mountain in Tibet, on October 4, 2024. His journey to conquer the world’s highest peaks began in 2017 with the ascent of Nanga Parbat, one of the most dangerous mountains in the world. Born in Hunza, Khan’s mountaineering career has been marked by num...
Indian Railways Gears Up for Kumbh Mela with Special Trains
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Indian Railways Gears Up for Kumbh Mela with Special Trains

The Kumbh Mela, one of the world's largest religious gatherings, is set to take place in Allahabad, India, from January 12 to March 4, 2025. To accommodate the expected influx of pilgrims, Indian Railways has announced plans to operate 992 special trains and allocate Rs 933 crore for infrastructure improvements. Indian Railways is fully prepared for the upcoming Kumbh Mela in 2025. It is a massive religious gathering expected to attract 30 to 50 crore devotees in Prayagraj. The Ministry of Railways has announced that it will run 992 special trains during the event, along with its regular services. To ensure smooth travel, the ministry is spending Rs 933 crore on infrastructure improvements. This cost includes road repairs, installing CCTV cameras, and upgrading waiting areas and medica...