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Word: kali (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...came back from jail to find himself in a hostile world. His property was gone. His sons had fled to escape the law, and the Brahmans crowed mercilessly over his downfall. Swearing eternal vengeance on the priest's family, Man Singh renounced Gandhi, gave his new allegiance to Kali, the goddess of vengeance, and fled to the hills to join his sons...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: The Terror of Kings | 7/19/1954 | See Source »

...oddest special exhibitions in its history. Amidst the elaborate splendor of Indian carpets and inlaid furniture last week were close to 100 watercolors that had once sold for a penny and under. They dated from 1830 to 1930, and all came from the environs of a temple to Kali, wife of the Hindu god Shiva, in Calcutta...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Art: Penny Watercolors | 1/18/1954 | See Source »

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