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    A to Z India - Magazine: October 2021
    A to Z India - Magazine: October 2021
    A to Z India - Magazine: October 2021
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    A to Z India - Magazine: October 2021

    By Indira Srivatsa

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    Bharat, Hindustaan and India - The politics of naming is part of the social production of the nation. Its processes are shaped by broad socio-political conditions and can be studied from several angles. In the 19th century the name Bhārata was used to refer to the geographical, political and administrative entity that the colonial power called ‘India’; Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam: Career scientist and Science administrator - Bharat Ratna Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, was the 11th President of India (2002-2007).

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookRix
    Release dateJul 28, 2022
    ISBN9783748794424
    A to Z India - Magazine: October 2021
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    Indira Srivatsa

    A TO Z INDIA | Monthly MagazineA TO Z INDIA magazine covers the Indian through his art, culture, lifestyle, religion, etc. This magazine gives an insight into the life of Indians from an angle uncovered by others. Turn to find out what it is about and to immerse yourself into an entirely different culture

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