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... that Sir Srinivas Varadachariar was the first Indian chief justice of the Federal Court of India?
... that Robert Nimmo's command of the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan remains the longest ever command of a United Nations operation?
... that Indian violin player Dwaram Durga Prasad Rao, a recipient of India's highest award for the performing arts, was once an apprentice to a painter?
... that Indian singer Sudakshina Sarma sang in Assamese as Mahatma Gandhi's ashes were immersed in the Brahmaputra River?
... that Indian Carnatic music vocalist R. K. Padmanabha teaches group singing predominantly to women?
... that Indian footballer Narender Thapa played for both of Calcutta's football clubs Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan Sporting at different times in his career?
... that poor aircraft maintenance practices contributed to the crash of Indian Airlines Flight 503?
... that the Indianapolis Community Food Access Coalition was created to resolve food deserts in the city of Indianapolis?
... that a judge is threatening to shut down Wikipedia in India over a defamation lawsuit?
... that before a separate party was created for Pakistan, the All India Scheduled Castes Federation simultaneously held the posts of Minister of Law in both Pakistan and India?

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