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Mumbai—Third most costly city in Asia Pacific

According to the latest CB Richard Ellis Survey on global market rents in 2002, Mumbai is the third most expensive city in Asia Pacific in terms of occupancy costs, preceded by Tokyo and Hong Kong. Globally, Mumbai is the 8th most expensive city.

Communal Harmony Award 2002

Begum Syeda Chisti, a well-known figure in the field of literature, has been nominated for the Communal Harmony Award 2002 in recognition of her role in promoting communal harmony among various sections of the society. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh.

Who was the first woman to receive the Jnanapith Award?

In 1976, Ashapurna Devi became the first woman in India to receive the Bharatiya Jnanapith Award. She had 176 novels and over a hundred short stories to her credit.

Why does it not hurt when we cut our nails?

The nails are not connected with the blood vessels. On cutting the nails, since the nervous system is not affected, we do not feel pain or hurt.

What is the meaning of ‘French Leave?’

This expression has come from the French custom of leaving a social function without taking one’s leave from the host or hostess. It was meant not to disturb anybody. ‘French Leave’ has today come to mean ‘leaving the workplace without permission.

 

 

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