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Here are some interesting facts and events related to India on November 21:

Birthdays

• Rakesh Sharma, Indian astronaut and pilot, was born on November 13, 1949.
• Kunal Kemmu, Indian actor, was born on October 25, 1982.

Events

• 1949: The Indian government establishes the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to promote agricultural research and development in the country.
• 1984: The Bhopal disaster occurs when a gas leak at a Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, kills thousands of people and injures many more.
• 2014: The Indian government launches the "Make in India" initiative, aimed at promoting domestic manufacturing and attracting foreign investment.

Holidays

• Guru Nanak Jayanti (Gurpurab): A significant Sikh festival that commemorates the birth of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism.

Sports

• 2011: India wins the ICC Cricket World Cup, defeating Sri Lanka in the final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Food

• Popular Indian dishes on November 21 include:
  • Biryani: a flavorful rice-based dish made with aromatic spices, basmati rice, and marinated meat or vegetables.
  • Samosas: crispy fried or baked pastries filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and onions.
  • Gulab Jamun: a popular Indian dessert made with milk solids, deep-fried and soaked in a sweet syrup flavored with rosewater and cardamom.

I hope you enjoyed these interesting facts and tidbits about India on November 21!