DAILY VOCABULARY

1. TARNISH (VERB) ⚖️: sully
Synonyms: besmirch, blacken 🖤
Antonyms: enhance ✨
Example Sentence: His regime had not been tarnished by human rights abuses.

2. CALAMITOUS (ADJECTIVE) 🌪️: disastrous
Synonyms: catastrophic, cataclysmic 🌋
Antonyms: good, advantageous 🌟
Example Sentence: Calamitous events as fires, hurricanes, and floods.

3. DISREPUTE (NOUN) 🚫: disgrace
Synonyms: shame, dishonour 🤡
Antonyms: honour 🏆
Example Sentence: One of the top clubs in the country is bringing the game into disrepute.

4. FICTITIOUS (ADJECTIVE) 🤥: false
Synonyms: fake, counterfeit 💸
Antonyms: genuine ✅
Example Sentence: Reports of a deal were dismissed as fictitious by the Minister.

5. STIFLE (VERB) 😮‍💨: suffocate
Synonyms: choke, asphyxiate 💨
Antonyms: cold, chilly ❄️
Example Sentence: Those in the streets were stifled by the fumes.

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Grammar Tips for You 📝✨

Common word roots: 🧠

Anti - when the meaning is 'against' or 'preventing'. (is generally used before the word) 🚫
Antibacterial
Antipathy
Anti-slavery
Anti-social

Ful - to represent "full of" something 💯
Beautiful
Disgraceful
Painful
Youthful

Im - to represent "opposite" of something 🔄
Imbalance
Immaterial
Immature
Impurity

Pre - to represent "before" of something ⏳
Prearrange
Precaution
Predict
Pre-war

Re - is used to do something again: 🔄
React
Rebuilt
Reform
Repeat

Scribe - means, to write ✍️
Describe
Inscribe
Transcribe
Circumscribe

Ular - means, resembling 🔍
Circular
Granular
Muscular
Tubular

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DAILY VOCABULARY 📅📚

1. MALICIOUS (ADJECTIVE) 😠: spiteful
Synonyms: malevolent, hostile
Antonyms: benevolent
Example Sentence:
He was found guilty of malicious damage.

2. ACCOUNTABLE (ADJECTIVE) ⚖️: responsible
Synonyms: liable, answerable
Antonyms: unaccountable
Example Sentence:
Ministers are accountable to Parliament.

3. ARTICULATE (VERB) 🗣️: express
Synonyms: voice, give voice to
Antonyms: bottle up
Example Sentence:
They were unable to articulate their emotions.

4. GRAVE (ADJECTIVE) 🕯️: solemn
Synonyms: earnest, serious
Antonyms: carefree
Example Sentence:
His face was grave.

5. RELUCTANCE (NOUN)🚶‍♂️💨: unwillingness
Synonyms: disinclination, hesitation
Antonyms: willingness
Example Sentence:
She sensed his reluctance to continue.

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1. Aberration (Noun) വഴിപിഴയ്ക്കൽ 🌀
Synonyms: anomaly, deviation, irregularity
Antonyms: normality, regularity, conformity
Example: His rude behavior at the meeting was an aberration from his usual politeness.
Related Words: aberrant, aberrational

2. Belligerent (Adjective) യുദ്ധക്കാരൻ 🗡️
Synonyms: aggressive, hostile, combative
Antonyms: peaceful, friendly, calm
Example: The belligerent tone of the speaker created tension in the hall.
Related Words: belligerence, belligerently

3. Candid (Adjective) സത്യസന്ധമായ 🗣️
Synonyms: frank, honest, outspoken
Antonyms: deceitful, dishonest, reserved
Example: She gave a candid opinion about the new policy.
Related Words: candour, candidly

4. Debacle (Noun) പരാജയം 💥
Synonyms: disaster, failure, collapse
Antonyms: success, triumph, achievement
Example: The project ended in a complete debacle due to poor planning.
Related Words: disastrous, disastrously

5. Eloquent (Adjective) വാചാലമായ 🎤
Synonyms: expressive, fluent, articulate
Antonyms: inarticulate, hesitant, unclear
Example: The leader delivered an eloquent speech on social justice.
Related Words: eloquence, eloquently

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Daily Vocabulary

1. Ardent (Adjective)
Meaning: Very enthusiastic or passionate about something.
Synonyms: Fervent, zealous, eager.
Antonyms: Apathetic, indifferent, half-hearted.
Example: The community remains ardent in its effort to preserve traditional culinary recipes for the next generation.
Related Words: Ardently (Adverb), ardor (Noun).

2. Huddle (Verb)
Meaning: To crowd together; to gather closely in a group.
Synonyms: Cluster, gather, throng.
Antonyms: Disperse, scatter.
Example: A group of women huddle together to make traditional biscuits for the community festival.
Related Words: Huddle (Noun).

3. Aromatic (Adjective)
Meaning: Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
Synonyms: Fragrant, scented, perfumed.
Antonyms: Malodorous, stinking, fetid.
Example: The women prepare aromatic biscuits, usually enjoyed during the mid-February celebrations.
Related Words: Aroma (Noun).

4. Savoury (Adjective)
Meaning: Belonging to the category that is salty or spicy rather than sweet.
Synonyms: Salty, piquant, spicy.
Antonyms: Sweet, bland, insipid.
Example: They make a mix of sweet and savoury snacks that are traditional staples for the local community.
Related Words: Savor (Verb).

5. Premises (Noun)
Meaning: A house or building, together with its land and outbuildings, occupied by a business or an institution.
Synonyms: Grounds, property, site.
Example: Visitors are offered holy water upon entering the temple premises during the morning prayers.

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1. Sustain (Verb)
Meaning: To strengthen or support physically or mentally; to cause to continue for an extended period.
Synonyms: Maintain, uphold, preserve.
Antonyms: Abandon, cease, weaken.
Example: While some traditions are dying, others are sustained quietly through family gatherings and private rituals.
Related Words: Sustained (Adjective), sustainability (Noun).

2. Improvised (Adjective)
Meaning: Made or said without previous preparation.
Synonyms: Makeshift, spontaneous, ad-lib.
Antonyms: Planned, prepared.
Example: Due to a lack of formal space, many cultural activities are held in improvised community centers.
Related Words: Improvise (Verb).

3. Huddle (Verb)
Meaning: To gather in a close-knit group.
Synonyms: Congregate, cluster.
Antonyms: Spread out.
Example: During the winter mornings, grandmothers huddle inside the temple to sing hymns.

4. Fizzle (Verb)
Meaning: To fail or end feebly after a promising start.
Synonyms: Fail, wane, collapse.
Antonyms: Succeed, bloom.
Example: There is hope that interest in the local festival will not fizzle out this year.

5. Allocation (Noun)
Meaning: The action or process of distributing something.
Synonyms: Apportionment, distribution, rationing.
Antonyms: Retention, withholding.
Example: The education allocation saw a significant hike to help upgrade social sector infrastructure.
Related Words: Allocate (Verb).

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DAILY VOCABULARY
📚 Top 15 IDIOM AND PHRASES

1. A big draw 📈
Meaning - To get attraction/attention/success

2. A black sheep 🐑
Meaning - An unlucky person, Bad characters

3. A bolt from the blue ⚡
Meaning - An unexpected piece of news or event

4. A close shave ✂️
Meaning - Something achieved (or escape) by a narrow margin

5. A closed book 📕
Meaning - The subject or person that you

6. A far cry 🏃‍♂️
Meaning - Notably different

7. A hard nut to crack 🔨
Meaning - A difficult problem

8. A laughingstock 🤡
Meaning - A person or thing that is regarded as very foolish or ridiculous strange person

9. A live wire ⚡
Meaning - Energetic

10. A man of God 🙏
Meaning - A male priest

11. A man of straw 🌾
Meaning - A man with no voice or will of his own/ (a man of no substance

12. A match made in heaven 💍
Meaning - A happy and harmonious marriage or partnership

13. A penelope's web 🕸️
Meaning - An endless job

14. A shot in the arm 💉
Meaning - To encourage

15. A shot in the dark 🌑
Meaning - A guess; without knowing what the result will be

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DAILY VOCABULARY
Top 20 IDIOMS & PHRASES 🗣️

1. A sore point with 🤕
Meaning - A subject that makes you feel angry or upset 😠

2. A thorn in the flesh 🌵
Meaning - A constant source of annoyance 🙄

3. A white elephant 🐘
Meaning - An expensive but useless possession 💸

4. A wild goose chase 🦢
Meaning - To try to impossible 🏃‍♂️

5. Achilles’ heels ⚔️
Meaning - A small but fatal weakness 💔

6. Add fuel to fire 🔥
Meaning - To make a matter worse ⚡

7. Against all odds 🏆
Meaning - Despite many difficulties 💪

8. All at sea 🌊
Meaning - Completely confused 🤯

9. All eye for an eye 👁️
Meaning - Tit for tat ⚖️

10. All eyes 👀
Meaning - Watching very closely 🎯

11. All in all 🔄
Meaning - Most important 🌟

12. An acid test 🧪
Meaning - A critical test ✅

13. An arm chair job 🪑
Meaning - Good income job with high comfort 💰

14. An axe to grind 🪓
Meaning - Something done for selfish reasons 🤑

15. An iron will 🔩
Meaning - Strong will power 💥

16. An old flame 🔥
Meaning - A person, one had a romantic relationship with, in the past. 💑

17. An old head on young shoulders 👶
Meaning - A child or young person who thinks and talks like an older and experienced person 🧠

18. An olive branch 🫒
Meaning - Peace request/peace treaty 🕊️

19. An open book 📖
Meaning - To have no secret 🗝️

20. Apple of discord 🍎
Meaning - Matter of dispute ⚔️

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1. Reprieve (Noun) 🏳️
Meaning: A cancellation or postponement of a punishment; temporary relief from a difficult situation.
Synonyms: Respite, acquittal, pardon, abeyance.
Antonyms: Penalty, punishment, continuation.
Example: In a major reprieve, the Supreme Court ruled that the official is free to take part in administrative affairs again.
Related Words: Reprieve (Verb).

2. Acquisition (Noun) 📦
Meaning: The act of acquiring or gaining possession of something, especially for a library or a government's defense.
Synonyms: Procurement, attainment, accretion.
Antonyms: Loss, forfeiture, divestment.
Example: The Defence Acquisition Council is set to review key proposals, including the acquisition of 114 fighter aircraft. ✈️
Related Words: Acquire (Verb), acquisitive (Adjective).

3. Scrapped (Verb) 🗑️
Meaning: Abolished or discarded something that is no longer useful or relevant.
Synonyms: Abandoned, discarded, jettisoned, eliminated.
Antonyms: Retained, maintained, preserved.
Example: Political experts are debating whether the Governor’s Address should be scrapped due to frequent stand-offs in Assemblies.
Related Words: Scrap (Noun).

4. Mulling (Verb) 🤔
Meaning: Thinking about a proposal or idea deeply and at length.
Synonyms: Pondering, contemplating, ruminating, deliberating.
Antonyms: Disregarding, ignoring, overlooking.
Example: The Ministry is mulling the deployment of specialized units to curb illegal mining operations in the region.
Related Words: Mull (Noun).

5. Nurture (Verb) 🌱
Meaning: To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
Synonyms: Cultivate, foster, nourish, cherish.
Antonyms: Neglect, hinder, discourage.
Example: A more experienced figure can help to nurture and develop younger players within the national squad.
Related Words: Nurture (Noun).

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50 IMPORTANT PHRASAL VERBS

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1. Break down — stop working

2. Break into — enter by force

3. Break up — end a relationship

4. Bring up — mention or raise a topic

5. Bring about — cause to happen

6. Call off — cancel

7. Carry on — continue

8. Check in — register at a hotel or airport

9. Check out — leave a hotel

10. Come across — find unexpectedly

11. Come up with — think of or create

12. Cut down on — reduce

13. Cut off — disconnect

14. Deal with — handle a situation

15. Fall apart — break into pieces

16. Fall behind — fail to keep up

17. Find out — discover

18. Get along — have a good relationship

19. Get away — escape

20. Get over — recover from

21. Get through — succeed or finish

22. Give up — stop trying

23. Give in — surrender

24. Go ahead — proceed

25. Go over — review

26. Grow up — become an adult

27. Hand out — distribute

28. Hold on — wait

29. Keep up — maintain progress

30. Kick off — start

31. Look after — take care of

32. Look for — search

33. Look forward to — eagerly wait

34. Look into — investigate

35. Make up — invent or reconcile

36. Pass away — die

37. Pass out — faint

38. Pick up — collect or learn

39. Point out — highlight

40. Put off — postpone

41. Put on — wear

42. Put out — extinguish

43. Put up with — tolerate

44. Run out of — have none left

45. Run into — meet unexpectedly

46. Set up — arrange or establish

47. Show off — boast

48. Sort out — organize or solve

49. Stand by — support

50. Take after — resemble

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50 IMPORTANT PHRASAL VERBS

PART :2

51. Take off — remove or airplane leave ground

52. Take over — assume control

53. Throw away — discard

54. Try out — test

55. Turn down — refuse

56. Turn up — appear or increase

57. Wake up — stop sleeping

58. Work out — exercise or solve

59. Write down — record on paper

60. Back up — support or make a copy

61. Blow up — explode

62. Break out — begin suddenly

63. Bring in — introduce

64. Call back — return a call

65. Check on — examine

66. Come back — return

67. Do away with — remove

68. Drop off — deliver or fall asleep

69. Fall for — be deceived or fall in love

70. Figure out — understand

71. Get back — return

72. Get by — survive

73. Give away — donate or reveal

74. Go through — experience

75. Hang on — wait

76. Keep on — continue

77. Lay off — dismiss from job

78. Look back — reflect on past

79. Make out — understand clearly

80. Pay back — repay

81. Put down — criticize or place on surface

82. Reach out — contact

83. Run over — hit with a vehicle

84. Set off — start a journey

85. Show up — arrive

86. Speak up — talk louder

87. Stand out — be noticeable

88. Take back — return something

89. Talk over — discuss

90. Tear up — rip into pieces

91. Turn off — switch off

92. Use up — consume completely

93. Warm up — prepare

94. Wind up — end or conclude

95. Work on — focus on improving

96. Zone out — stop paying attention

97. Carry out — perform or complete

98. Come up — arise

99. Drop out — quit school or course

100. Fall behind — lag behind

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Daily vocabulary 📚✨

1. Instill (Verb) 🌱
Meaning: To gradually but firmly establish an idea or attitude in a person's mind.
Synonyms: Inculcate, imbue, infuse, implant.
Antonyms: Eradicate, extract, remove.
Example: The veteran's presence in the dressing room helps to instill confidence in the younger members of the team. 🤝
Related Words: Instillation (Noun).

2. Stint (Noun) ⏳
Meaning: A person's fixed or allotted period of work or a specific turn of duty.
Synonyms: Spell, term, tenure, session.
Antonyms: Stagnation, permanence.
Example: Following a successful stint in the domestic circuit, the bowler was recalled for the upcoming international tour. 🏏
Related Words: Stint (Verb).

3. Recalled (Verb) 🔙
Meaning: Officially ordered someone to return to a place or a position.
Synonyms: Summoned, revoked, retracted.
Antonyms: Dismissed, exiled, dispatched.
Example: The government recalled its envoy for urgent consultations following the breakdown of diplomatic talks. 🏛️
Related Words: Recall (Noun).

4. Stand-off (Noun) ⚖️
Meaning: A situation in which neither side in a dispute can win or a deadlock.
Synonyms: Deadlock, stalemate, impasse.
Antonyms: Agreement, resolution, breakthrough.
Example: The persistent stand-off between the Governor and the State government has paralyzed the legislative process. 🛑

5. Reputable (Adjective) ⭐
Meaning: Having a good reputation; respected and trusted.
Synonyms: Estimable, prestigious, honorable, reliable.
Antonyms: Disreputable, notorious, shady.
Example: International agencies have shut down websites that were pretending to be reputable online pharmacies. 💊
Related Words: Reputation (Noun), reputably (Adverb).

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DAILY VOCABULARY 📅✨

1. Arc (Noun) 🔄 സഞ്ചാരപഥം
Meaning: The progression or development of a story, a career, or a situation.
Synonyms: Trajectory, path, progression, course.
Antonyms: Stagnation, standstill.
Example: The careers of the two rival players followed similar arcs, marked by early dominance and later injury struggles. 🎢📉

2. Emphatically (Adverb) 💪 ദൃഢമായി
Meaning: In a forceful way that leaves no doubt.
Synonyms: Categorically, vigorously, resolutely, clearly.
Antonyms: Hesitantly, weakly, vaguely.
Example: The young player has been emphatically making his case for selection after a series of title-winning centuries. 🏏🔥
Related Words: Emphatic (Adjective).

3. Staking (Verb) 🎲 പന്തയം വെക്കുക
Meaning: Risking something of value (money, reputation, etc.) on the result of a game or situation.
Synonyms: Risking, gambling, wagering, venturing.
Antonyms: Safeguarding, protecting.
Example: Millions of fans are watching with interest, knowing that both teams are staking their pride in this final match. 🏆👀
Related Words: Stake (Noun).

4. Dead rubber (Noun Phrase) 🚫🏏
Meaning: A match in a series where the overall result has already been decided.
Synonyms: Inconsequential match, formality.
Antonyms: Decider, championship match.
Example: Even though it is essentially a dead rubber, the hometown hero is under pressure to perform. 🏟️🤷‍♂️

5. Battle-worn (Adjective) 🛡️😓
Meaning: Showing the effects of having been in many battles or long struggles; experienced but tired.
Synonyms: Veteran, seasoned, weathered, war-weary.
Antonyms: Novice, inexperienced, fresh.
Example: The pressure is now on the battle-worn protagonist to respond to the younger challenger's rising form. 🥊🆚🌱

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Daily Vocabulary 📅

1. Meticulous (Adjective)
Meaning: Very careful and paying great attention to details. 🧐
Synonyms: Careful, Precise, Thorough, Scrupulous
Antonyms: Careless, Negligent, Sloppy, Hasty
Example: The accountant was meticulous in checking every financial record. 📊
Related Words:
Meticulously (Adverb) – in a careful and detailed manner ✍️
Meticulousness (Noun) – quality of being meticulous

2. Reluctant (Adjective)
Meaning: Unwilling or hesitant to do something. 🤔
Synonyms: Hesitant, Unwilling, Resistant, Cautious
Antonyms: Eager, Willing, Enthusiastic, Ready
Example: She was reluctant to speak in front of a large audience. 🎤
Related Words:
Reluctance (Noun) – unwillingness
Reluctantly (Adverb) – unwillingly

3. Endeavor (Noun / Verb)
Meaning: A serious effort to achieve something. 💪
Synonyms: Effort, Attempt, Enterprise, Pursuit
Antonyms: Idleness, Inactivity, Neglect
Example: Learning a new language is a challenging endeavor. 🌍
Related Words:
Endeavoring (Verb) – trying hard
Endeavorer (Noun) – one who makes an effort

4. Vigilant (Adjective)
Meaning: Watchful and alert to possible danger or problems. 👀
Synonyms: Alert, Watchful, Attentive, Observant
Antonyms: Careless, Negligent, Inattentive, Unaware
Example: The security guard remained vigilant throughout the night. 🛡️
Related Words:
Vigilance (Noun) – state of being watchful
Vigilantly (Adverb) – in an alert manner

5. Convey (Verb)
Meaning: To communicate or express something. 🗣️
Synonyms: Communicate, Express, Impart, Transmit
Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Suppress, Withhold
Example: The teacher conveyed the lesson clearly to the students. 🏫
Related Words:
Conveyance (Noun) – the act of conveying; transportation
Conveyor (Noun) – one who conveys; a transport device

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𝗗𝗮𝗶ly Vocabulary

𝟭. Monumental (Adjective) 🏛️
Meaning: Great in importance, extent, or size.
Synonyms: Massive, enormous, historic, immense.
Antonyms: Insignificant, trivial, miniature.
Example: The monumental unbeaten 152 for Delhi Capitals.
Related Words: Monumentally (adverb).

𝟮. Enviable (Adjective) 😍
Meaning: Arousing or likely to arouse envy (highly desirable).
Synonyms: Desirable, coveted, attractive, sought-after.
Antonyms: Undesirable, unenviable.
Example: His sustained commitment to fitness and discipline are beyond enviable.
Related Words: Envy (noun/verb).

𝟯. Obstinacy (Noun) 🐂
Meaning: The quality or condition of being obstinate; stubbornness.
Synonyms: Stubbornness, inflexibility, intransigence, tenacity.
Antonyms: Compliance, flexibility, docility.
Example: This zidd can translate to stubbornness, persistence, obstinacy.
Related Words: Obstinate (adjective).

𝟰. Concealing (Verb) 🙈
Meaning: Keeping something secret; preventing something from being seen or known.
Synonyms: Hiding, covering, obscuring, disguising.
Antonyms: Revealing, exposing, disclosing.
Example: That person has done a remarkable job of concealing their identity.
Related Words: Concealment (noun).

𝟱. Skittles (Verb) 🏏
Meaning: To knock down or get out rapidly and easily (chiefly used in cricket).
Synonyms: Knocks out, tops over, bowls out.
Antonyms: Defends, sustains.
Example: RCB attack skittles out DC for a paltry 75.
Related Words: Skittle (noun).

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10 ഒക്ടോബർ 1969 - 6 ജൂൺ 2026 മൂന്ന് പതിറ്റാണ്ടിലേറെ നീണ്ട തന്റെ കലാജീവിതത്തിൽ മുന്നൂറിലധികം സിനിമകൾ

📮പ്രധാന പുരസ്കാരങ്ങൾ
ദേശീയ ചലച്ചിത്ര പുരസ്കാരം: 2010-ൽ 'ആദാമിന്റെ മകൻ അബു' എന്ന ചിത്രത്തിലെ മികച്ച അഭിനയത്തിന് മികച്ച നടനുള്ള ദേശീയ പുരസ്കാരം ലഭിച്ചു.

കേരള സംസ്ഥാന ചലച്ചിത്ര പുരസ്കാരം:

📮2005-ൽ 'അച്ഛനുറങ്ങാത്ത വീട്' എന്ന ചിത്രത്തിന് രണ്ടാമത്തെ മികച്ച നടനുള്ള പുരസ്കാരം.

📮2010-ൽ 'ആദാമിന്റെ മകൻ അബു' എന്ന ചിത്രത്തിലൂടെ മികച്ച നടനുള്ള പുരസ്കാരം.

📮2017-ൽ അദ്ദേഹം സംവിധാനം ചെയ്ത 'കറുത്ത ജൂതൻ' എന്ന ചിത്രത്തിന് മികച്ച കഥയ്ക്കുള്ള പുരസ്കാരം.


📮സംവിധാനം ചെയ്ത ചിത്രങ്ങൾ
കറുത്ത ജൂതൻ (2017)

ദൈവമേ കൈതൊഴാം കെ. കുമാർ ആകണം (2018)

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🔰നദി 💥ദുഃഖം 🔰

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🎓 ഇന്ത്യയുടെ ദുഃഖം - കോസി
🎓 ആസ്സാമിന്റെ ദുഃഖം - ബ്രഹ്മപുത്ര
🎓 ഒഡിഷയുടെ ദുഃഖം - മഹാനദി
🎓 ബീഹാറിന്റെ ദുഃഖം - കോസി
🎓 ബംഗാളിന്റെ ദുഃഖം - ദാമോദർ
🎓 ചൈനയുടെ ദുഃഖം - ഹൊയാങ്ഹോ


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