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A punkah, also pankha (Urdu: پَنکھا, Hindi: पंखा, paṅkhā), is a type of fan used since the early 6th century BC. The word pankha originated from pankh , the wings of a bird which produce a current of air when flapped.
Phool Waalon Ki Sair meaning "procession of the florists" is an annual celebration by the flower sellers of Delhi.It is a three-day festival, generally held in the month of September, just after the rainy season in the region of Mehrauli.
A household electric fan A large cylindrical fan. A fan is a powered machine that creates airflow. A fan consists of rotating vanes or blades, generally made of wood, plastic, or metal, which act on the air. The rotating assembly of blades and hub is known as an impeller, rotor, or runner. Usually, it is contained within some form of housing ...
Louis Chilton takes a look at some of the craziest bits of cinematic speculation out there... that could well be true
“There is no one, and I mean it, no one, coming to save us,” the Philadelphia Democrat said. “But here is the good news, my friends: We are going to save ourselves.” ...
Halfcourt shooting contests have a long history at high school, college and professional basketball games. The year Chicago Bulls fan Don Calhoun swished a shot of about 80 feet, from the opposite ...
Handheld Brise fan from 1800. A handheld fan, or simply hand fan, is a broad, flat surface that is waved back-and-forth to create an airflow. Generally, purpose-made handheld fans are folding fans, which are shaped like a sector of a circle and made of a thin material (such as paper or feathers) mounted on slats which revolve around a pivot so that it can be closed when not in use.
Many fandoms in popular culture have their own names that distinguish them from other fan communities. These names are popular with singers, music groups, films, authors, television shows, books, games, sports teams, and actors. Some of the terms are coined by fans while others are created by celebrities themselves.