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Charka
(1) A vessel for alcoholic beverages; a small chara, sometimes with a base or a spherical stem. Various forms of charka with niello, enamel, or engraved ornamentation were common in Russia in the 17th and 18th centuries. (2) A Russian liquid measure used before the introduction of the metric system; also called sotka. One charka was equal to 1/10 of a shtof 1/100 of a vedro, and 2 shkaliki. One charka was also the equivalent of 0.12299 liter. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | The die was cast for India's development path on July 22, 1947, when India's Constituent Assembly resolved to replace Mahatma Gandhi's spinning wheel, or charka, with the emperor Ashoka's wheel of dharma on the Indian national flag. Sometimes the person receiving the healing energies lies as the person versed in crystal healing places the stones on the various charkas. Byline: ANI New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): Nine brave hearts including former Chief of the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), Hemant Karkare, former Additional Commissioner of Maharastra police, Ashok Kamte and the former Delhi Police Inspector, Mohan Chand Sharma were announced recipients posthumously of the prestigious Ashok Charka award. |
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