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Maa Manikeswari Chatar Jatra, Bhawanipatna
Maa or MAA may refer to: People * MAA (singer), Japanese pop singer, previously known as Mar from the band Marbell * Maa Afia Konadu (1950–2019), Ghanaian media personality Organizations * Mathematical Association of America, a professional society that focuses on mathematics * Medieval Academy of America, a US organization in the field of medieval studies * Montreal AAA, a Canadian athletic association * Moot Alumni Association, the alumni association of the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot * Manufacturer's Aircraft Association, a 1917 US aerospace committee * Military Aviation Authority, part of the UK Ministry of Defence responsible for regulating air safety across Defence * Maryland Aviation Administration, a state agency of Maryland and an airport authority under the jurisdiction of the Maryland Department of Transportation * Microcomputer Applications Associates, a predecessor to Gary Kildall's Digital Research Culture * ''Maa'' (1998 album), by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MAA (singer)
MAA is a Japanese recording artist, former TV host and model. Previously known as Mar (stylized as MAR), she was vocalist of the alternative rock band Marbell from 2006 to 2010. When they disbanded she embarked on a solo career, switching to pop music. History MAA was born on January 25, 1986 in Yokosuka, Kanagawa to a Japanese mother and an American father. She started as a model and later became a host for a TV show called ''Visual Shock''. Through this job she met fashion designer H. Naoto (who would later design the clothes and outfits for Marbell). 2006–2010: Marbell In 2006, she, going by the name Mar, and Tsunoda Takanori formed the alternative rock band Marbell. They were later joined by bassist Azusa and drummer yu-ya before releasing their debut album ''Sister'' on May 14, 2008. The band toured throughout Japan, mainly performing live in Tokyo, but also performed at the 2008 Otakon convention in the United States. Four of the songs from their album were performed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maa (1976 Film)
''Maa'' () is a 1976 Indian Bollywood family drama film directed by M. A. Thirumugam and produced by Sandow M.M.A. Chinnappa Devar. It stars Dharmendra and Hema Malini in pivotal roles. It was remade in Tamil as '' Annai Oru Aalayam'' (1979). Synopsis Vijay lives with his mother in a palatial house deep in the jungles in South India where he makes a living trapping animals for circuses, zoos - both nationally and internationally. He meets a beautiful U.S.-returned Nimmi, who is the daughter of Vijay's exclusive animal buyer. They both fall in love with each other and want to get married. Vijay's mother cautions them both against separating new-born animals from their birth mothers, but both refuse to listen. Then the unexpected happens, a mother lioness, angered at Vijay for taking her cubs, attacks him, and leaves him badly wounded. With the help of his mother, and Nimmi, Vijay recovers and despite his recent attack and his mother's warning, he again goes to trap animals - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maastricht Aachen Airport
Maastricht Aachen Airport is a regional airport in Beek in Limburg, Netherlands, located northeast of Maastricht and northwest of Aachen, Germany. It is the second-largest hub for cargo flights in the Netherlands. As of 2016, the airport had a passenger throughput of 176,000 and handled 60,000 tons of cargo. The Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC) of the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL) is also located at the airport. History Pre-World War II Plans for an airport in southern Limburg date back as far as 1919, with various locations being considered. Years of debate among various municipalities over the location and funding of the airport delayed its construction. In July 1939 the Limburg provincial government agreed to financially back the airport, however, the start of World War II meant the plans were put on hold once more. Advanced Landing Ground Y-44 After the allied invasion of Normandy, the USAAF Ninth Air Force, specificall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magma Arizona Railroad
The Magma Arizona Railroad was built by the Magma Copper Company and operated from 1915 to 1997. The railroad was originally built as a narrow gauge line, but was converted to in 1923. Originally headquartered in Superior, Arizona, the company primarily hauled cattle and copper on of standard gauge track to and from the Southern Pacific mainline in Magma, Arizona, between Florence and Queen Creek. BHP purchased the Magma Copper Company and its lines in 1996 for A$3.2 billion and suspended rail operations on this line a year later. The Magma was the last industrial short line railroad to use steam power, dieselizing on September 4, 1968. Revival The railroad has since changed hands and is currently owned by Resolution Copper, a joint venture of Rio Tinto and BHP. Exploration in 2001-2003 resulted in the discovery of a large copper ore body some beneath the surface of lands just east of Superior. If the mine is eventually reopened, it is highly likely the Magma Ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Master-at-arms
A Master-at-Arms (US: MA; UK & some Commonwealth: MAA) may be a naval rating, responsible for law enforcement, regulating duties, security, anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) for/of a country's navy; an army officer responsible for physical training; or a member of the crew of a merchant ship (usually a passenger vessel) responsible for security and law enforcement. In some navies, a ship's corporal is a position—not the rank—of a petty officer who assists the master-at-arms in his various duties. Historically, a master-at-arms was responsible for the training of soldiers during peace time, or actively involved in leading the defense of a fortification during war time. In some countries, the term "Navy Police" is used for an institution part of a navy responsible for law enforcement, such as the Royal Navy Police, known as the Royal Navy Regulating Branch until 2007. South Africa United Kingdom Royal Navy The master-at-arms (MAA) is a ship's senior rating, normal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maa Language
Maasai (previously spelled ''Masai'') or Maa (; autonym: ''ɔl Maa'') is an Eastern Nilotic language spoken in Southern Kenya and Northern Tanzania by the Maasai people, numbering about 800,000. It is closely related to the other Maa varieties: Samburu (or Sampur), the language of the Samburu people of central Kenya, Chamus, spoken south and southeast of Lake Baringo (sometimes regarded as a dialect of Samburu); and Parakuyu of Tanzania. The Maasai, Samburu, il-Chamus and Parakuyu peoples are historically related and all refer to their language as ''ɔl Maa''. Properly speaking, "Maa" refers to the language and the culture and "Maasai" refers to the people "who speak Maa." Phonology The Maasai variety of ''ɔl Maa'' as spoken in southern Kenya and Tanzania has 30 contrasting sounds, which can be represented and alphabetized as follows: ''a'', ''b'', ''ch'' (a variant of ''sh''), ''d'', ''e'', ''ɛ'', ''g'', ''h'', ''i'', ''ɨ'', ''j'', ''k'', ''l'', ''m'', ''n'', ''ny'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maa Languages
The Maa languages are a group of closely related Eastern Nilotic languages (or from a linguistic perspective, dialects, as they appear to be mutually intelligible) spoken in parts of Kenya and Tanzania by more than a million speakers. They are subdivided into North and South Maa. The Maa languages are related to the Lotuko languages spoken in South Sudan. History In the past, several peoples have abandoned their languages in favor of a Maa language, usually following a period of intensive cultural and economic contact. Among peoples that have assimilated to Maa peoples are the Aasáx (Asa) and the El Molo, former hunter-gatherers who spoke Cushitic languages, and the Mukogodo-Maasai (Yaaku), former bee-keepers and hunter-gatherers ( Eastern Cushitic). The Okiek of northern Tanzania, speakers of a Southern Nilotic Kalenjin tongue, are under heavy influence from Maasai. Languages *Northern Maa ** Samburu (spoken by the Samburu people) **Camus (or il-Chamus, the preferred autony ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archaeology Of Cyprus
The archaeology of Cyprus involves the analysis of human activity derived from Cypriot artefacts and architecture from the Neolithic through to the British period. The earliest archaeological discoveries in Cyprus are attributed to European amateur collectors or “treasure hunters” during the early 19th century. By the mid 19th century, systematic fieldwork and excavations were conducted on various sites involving studying the remains of Cypriot cemeteries and tombs, maritime artefacts, architecture, pottery as well as a range of other individual artefacts. Subsequent findings and analysis detail the social and physical landscapes of ancient Cyprus as well as their evolving culture, religious beliefs and technology throughout antiquity. Archaeological developments are supported by international and local institutions that sponsor lectures on various Cypriot topics, seminars, excavation work and surveys. Modern issues of uncontrolled tourism and economic development are being cont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maa (newspaper)
Maa or MAA may refer to: People * MAA (singer), Japanese pop singer, previously known as Mar from the band Marbell * Maa Afia Konadu (1950–2019), Ghanaian media personality Organizations * Mathematical Association of America, a professional society that focuses on mathematics * Medieval Academy of America, a US organization in the field of medieval studies * Montreal AAA, a Canadian athletic association * Moot Alumni Association, the alumni association of the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot * Manufacturer's Aircraft Association, a 1917 US aerospace committee * Military Aviation Authority, part of the UK Ministry of Defence responsible for regulating air safety across Defence * Maryland Aviation Administration, a state agency of Maryland and an airport authority under the jurisdiction of the Maryland Department of Transportation * Microcomputer Applications Associates, a predecessor to Gary Kildall's Digital Research Culture * ''Maa'' (1998 album), by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MAA TV
Star Maa (formerly Maa TV) is an Indian Telugu language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Disney Star, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company India. The channel telecasts Telugu language programmes such as serials, Reality television, reality shows and Telugu cinema, Telugu films. The channel was launched as Maa TV in April 2002 by Murali Krishnam Raju. In March 2006, Nimmagadda Prasad along with Movie star, film stars Chiranjeevi and Nagarjuna (actor), Nagarjuna became promoters by purchasing 60% stake with Raju holding 20% stake. In February 2015, Star India acquired broadcast business of Maa Television Network for an estimated price of 2,0002,500 crore. In 2017, Maa TV was rebranded as Star Maa. History Penmetsa Murali Krishnam Raju founded MAA Television Network in 2001 as a corporate entity. Its flagship TV channel, MAA TV was launched in April 2002. The channel started off as a Pay television, pay channel with 18 hours of programming a day. An initia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maa (drama Serial)
''Maa...Tomay Chara Ghum Asena'', also called ''Maa'' (English: Mother), was a Bengali television serial telecast by Star Jalsha. It was produced by Shree Venkatesh Films. The show narrated the bond between mother and daughter. It is one of the longest-running Bengali television series and Star Jalsha's longest-running serial. Premise It is the story of a mother, Pratima Mukherjee and her daughter, Jhilik. When young, Jhilik gets kidnapped which leads to Pratima getting separated from her. For years, Jhilik is raised by a female-kidnapper. Circumstances soon lead to Jhilik and Pratima once again meeting after several years. From then, the story is completely based on how Jhilik once again accepts Pratima in her life. Cast Main *Tithi Bose as Pari Mukherjee aka Jhilik - Pratima and Manish's daughter **Sohena Roy as child Pari *Sreetama Bhattacharjee as Diya - fake Jhilik; Angshu's former love interest and Raj's childhood love-turned-wife * Mahua Halder as Pratima Mukherjee, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
