Aurangzeb is controversial because of India’s present, not because of its past: Audrey Truschke

This portrait of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb mounted on a horse, and ready for battle, was originally produced circa 1660. In 1700, the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb was arguably the richest, most powerful man in the world. He ruled for nearly 50 years, from 1658 until 1707, over a vast empire in South Asia that boasted a population exceeding the entirety of contemporary Europe. Today, he has been forgotten in the West. In modern-day India, however, Aurangzeb is alive in public debates, national politics, and people’s imaginations. From Mumbai to Delhi…

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North Korea ‘detains US citizen Kim Hak-song’

North Korea says it has detained a US citizen on suspicion of “hostile acts” against the state. Kim Hak-song worked at the Pyongyang University of Science and Technology (PUST) and was held on 6 May, state-run news agency KCNA said. Three other US citizens are currently held in North Korea, including Kim Sang-duck, who had taught at PUST. The US has in the past accused North Korea of detaining its citizens to use them as pawns. KCNA said that “a relevant institution” was “conducting [a] detailed investigation” into Kim Hak-song’s…

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Bionic hand ‘sees and grabs’ objects automatically

A bionic hand that “sees” objects and instantly decides what kind of grip to adopt has been developed by scientists. A computer uses a camera to assess an object’s shape and size to then trigger the correct movement to pick it up. The technology was developed at Newcastle University and has been trialled by a small number of amputees. Dr Kianoush Nazarpour, a senior lecturer in biomedical engineering at the university, said the bionic hand can “respond automatically”. ‘Intuitive hand’ The device could spark a new generation of prosthetic limbs…

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Body Building and Human Growth Hormone (HGH) Supplements

If you or some person that you know is considering taking steroids to help them beef up while lifting weights, you ought to take into account that many weight lifters today are looking to a substantially safer alternative as humane developed hormone supplements. There are far too many jocks who have fallen casualty to the universe of steroids and prescription injections to help out them achieve the quality and bulk that they are longing for. Instead of having lasting advantages, they wind up filled with a wide array of reactions…

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Awesome benefits of Sentis Phentermine!

Before you put up questions like are dietary products really effective in what they are promised to show? Or everything said about them is a big hoax? Have you recently taken any weight loss supplementation or steroidal products? To put an end to the large list of questions that fills your brain cells with curiosity you can read online reviews given by different consumers of the product, about dietary medications and their different modes of actions. This will actually help you to fairly judge a particular product based on your…

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Weekend spots near Hyderabad within one hour drive

Hyderabad is an ideal place for weekend travellers. There are many places of religious and tourism importance just few kms away from the city which are frequented by people all through the year. The best way to explore these places is by hiring a taxi through one of the reliable car rentals in Hyderabad.  We have compiled a list of most popular spots around Hyderabad. Osman Sagar Lake: Osman Sagarlake, also known as Gandipet, is located at a distance of 22 Kms from Nampally Railway Station. It is a beautiful…

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