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Patel, Vallabhbhai

(Encyclopedia) Patel, VallabhbhaiPatel, Vallabhbhaivŭlˌləb-bäˈē pətĕlˈ [key], 1875–1950, Indian political leader. He was admitted (1913) to the bar in England and set up a lucrative practice in India…

2008 Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards

The 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards were presented on 8 January 2009 to honor the best in 2008 filmmaking. Best Picture: Slumdog Millionaire Best Actor: Sean Penn, Milk Best Actress…

2008 National Board of Review Awards

The National Board of Review includes teachers, actors, writers and movie-production workers. The organization publishes the magazine Films in Review. Find out…

Brahmo Samaj

(Encyclopedia) Brahmo SamajBrahmo Samajbräˈmō səmäjˈ [key] [Hindi,=society of God], Indian religious movement, founded in Kolkata (Calcutta) in 1828 by Rammohun Roy. It promoted a monotheistic,…

2016 Academy Awards

The 2017 Academy Awards will be presented on Mar. 4, 2018, at the Dolby Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below. Best Picture Moonlight Arrival Fences Hacksaw Ridge Hell or High…

Sikh Festival Dates, 2015-2030

Top of Page Source: iStockThe Sikh religion and movement have been around since the late 1400s, when it was created by the first Sikh Guru Nanak in the Punjabi region of India. Sikh holidays…

1995–1996 Obie Awards

Best PlayAdrienne Kennedy, June and Jean in Concert and Sleep Deprivation ChamberPlaywritingAin Gordon, Wally's GhostDonald Margulies, The Model ApartmentSuzan-Lori Parks, VenusDoug Wright,…