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Millions of Indians set a new world record celebrating Diwali

LUCKNOW, India (AP) – Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Sunday with a Guinness World Record number of glowing earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution rose in the South Asian nation. Across the country, dazzling multi-colored lights adorn homes and streets as devotees celebrate the annual Hindu festival of light that symbolizes the …

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A UNESCO World Heritage site with thousands of people living within it

I wandered through the labyrinthine halls—passing quaint cafes, tourists, men on motorcycles carrying groceries to their homes, and veiled women ringing temple bells. This is life as usual at Jaisalmer Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that thousands of people call home. Jaisalmer Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Rajasthan, India. Source: Chaitanya Raj …

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Rachin Ravindra breaks record for most runs in first Cricket World Cup, Black Caps all but assured semifinal against Virat Kohli and India

It’s Rachin Ravindra The debut Cricket World Cup launched young all-rounders to real stardom. Her 42 against Sri Lanka to take her total to 565 runs for the tournament surpassed the record for most runs by a maiden ODI World Cup. Previously held by Johnny Bairstow in the 2019 edition, Ravindra now also tops the …

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Preview of the match – India vs England, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023/24, 29th Match

Big picture: Can England get back to winning ways? India vs England is one of the most anticipated matches of the 2023 ODI World Cup. After all, it’s the pre-tournament favorites (and the hosts) who take on the defending champions. But no one thought that England would be hanging on by the thinnest of threads …

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