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India: PT Usha becomes first woman President of Indian Olympic Association
Indian former athlete PT Usha becomes the first female Olympian and first international medalist to head the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) in its 95-year-old history. The 58-year-old, Usha is also the first nominated member of parliament who will preside over the Rajya Sabha and conduct the proceedings in the absence of Chairman and Deputy Chairman.
Read the original article here: https://www.deccanherald.com/national/pt-usha-becomes-first-nominated-mp-to-be-in-rajya-sabha-vice-chairperson-panel-1173500.html
Hanukkah
This festival is celebrated with nightly menorah lighting. Special blessings and prayers are recited on this day and celebrated with traditional foods like potato latke (pancake) and jelly-filled sufganya (doughnut). People present gifts of money and a “dreidel” (a four-sided spinning with Hebrew letters in it) is usually played by the children.
Commonwealth launches Flag for Peace to celebrate 10th anniversary of Charter
On the occasion of the Commonwealth Day 2023, all its member states are invited to support launch of the Commonwealth Flag for Peace featuring a white dove. The flag symbolises the shared value and principles of the Commonwealth and will be the first of its kind authorised by His Majesty King Charles III’ as the Head of the Commonwealth.
Read the original article here: https://thecommonwealth.org/news/commonwealth-launches-flag-peace-celebrate-10th-anniversary-charter
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