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Dosa Plaza was founded by Mr. Prem Ganapathy, whose journey is a testament to entrepreneurial resilience. Starting as a street food vendor in Sarojini Nagar, Delhi, in the 1990s, Mr. Ganapathy faced initial challenges but persevered with a unique vision of introducing diverse and innovative dosa varieties.

His breakthrough came with the establishment of Dosa Plaza in 1992, a dedicated space for an extensive dosa menu. By blending traditional South Indian dosas with creative fillings and toppings, Mr. Ganapathy transformed the humble dish into a gourmet experience.

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league known for its electrifying matches, star-studded teams, and international player participation. It has become a global cricketing extravaganza, captivating audiences with its dynamic format and intense competition.

Instagram is an American photo and video sharing social networking service owned by Facebook, created by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger and originally launched on iOS in October 2010. Wikipedia

Date launched: 6 October 2010

Owner: Facebook

Developed by: Kevin Systrom, Mike Krieger

Developer: Facebook, Kevin Systrom

Awards: Shorty Award for Apps

Nominations: Teen Choice Award for Choice Social Network

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Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a spectrum of conditions caused by infection with the ...

Causes: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Other names: HIV disease, HIV infection

Treatment: Antiretroviral therapy

Symptoms: Early: Flu-like illness; Later: Large lymph nodes, fever, weight loss

Guru Nanak

Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurpurab, also known as Guru Nanak's Prakash Utsav and Guru Nanak Dev Ji Jayanti, celebrates the birth of the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak. This is one of the most sacred festivals in Sikhism, or Sikhi. The festivities in the Sikh religion revolve around the anniversaries of the 10 Sikh Gurus. Wikipedia

Observances: Celebration of an anniversary related to the lives of the Sikh gurus

Date: Monday, 30 November, 2020

Featured in religions: Sikhism

Type of holiday: Anniversary

Also called: Parkash Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Significance: Guru Nanak's birthday

Chhath is an ancient Hindu Vedic festival historically native to the Indian subcontinent, more specifically, the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh and the Madhesh region of Nepal. Wikipedia

Observances: Prayers and religious rituals, including puja and prasad, bathing in the Ganges, and fasting.

Date: Friday, 20 November, 2020

Significance: To thank Sun for bestowing the bounties of life on earth and fulfilling particular wishes

Type of holiday: Hindu Holiday, Religious holiday, Historical, Religious, Cultural

Also called: Chhaith, Chhath Parva, Chhath Puja, Dala Chhath, Dala Puja, Surya Shashthi

Featured in religions: Hinduism, Jainism

Bhai Dooj, Bhaubeej, Bhai Tika, Bhai Phonta is a festival celebrated by Hindus on the second lunar day of Shukla Paksha in the Vikram Samvat Hindu calendar or of Shalivahan Shaka calendar month of Kartika. It is celebrated during the Diwali or Tihar festival and Holi festival. Wikipedia

Observances: Celebration of any Brother-Sister like relationship

Date: Monday, 16 November, 2020

Also called: Bhai Dooj, Bhai Beej ,Bhau Beej, Bhai Phonta

Featured in religions: Hinduism

Observed by: Nepalese, Indians

Type of holiday: Public holidays in Nepal, Religious holiday, Religious celebration

Diwali is the Indian festival of lights, usually lasting five days and celebrated during the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartika. One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance". Wikipedia

Observances: Diya and lighting, home decoration, shopping, fireworks, puja (prayers), gifts, feast, and sweets

Date: Saturday, 14 November, 2020

Also called: Dipawali

Featured in religions: Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, Newar Buddhism

Type of holiday: Religious holiday, Religious celebration