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V-shaped
The term V-shaped is used in Geography to characterize the form of steep eroded valleys. The cross section of the valley resembles the letter V, and some canyons look similar. The counterpart of V-shaped is U-shaped. An U valley is generally formed by glacial erosion. Most of the mountainous valley..
V-shaped passage grave
V-shaped passage graves are a type of megalithic chamber tomb found in parts of Atlantic Europe including Ireland and the Channel Islands. They date to between 3500 and 2500BC. They are similar to Wedge-shaped gallery graves in that in plan they have a narrow entrance that widens out inside into a..
V. Shantaram
V. Shantaram, renowned Indian filmmaker, was born Rajaram Vankudre, in the then princely state of Kolhapur, on November 18, 1901. He married thrice; his second marriage was to the actress Jayashree, who bore him two children: the actress Rajshree whom he launched in the film Jhanak Jhanak Payal Ba..
Vshchizh
Vshchizh (Russian: ) was an old Russian town on the Desna River (today's Bryansk Oblast) between the 11th and 13th centuries. Vshchizh was first mentioned in a chronicle of 1142. In the mid-12th century, it was an appanage town of Prince Svyatoslav Vladimirovich. In 1238, Vshchizh was destroyed by..
V Shanta
Dr.V. Shanta is a prominent Cancer specialist and the Chairperson of Adyar Cancer Institute, Chennai. Her career which spans over 50 years has been dedicated to organising care for cancer patients, and intensive research in the prevention and cure of the disease. Her work has been widely acknoledged..
V Shape Mind
V Shape Mind is a rock quartet from Decatur, Illinois. The band formed in 1999. They play music that is both heavy and melodic. Their style has been called "heavy mellow". Although the band is not extremely well known, it has a strong fan following. The song "Monsters" features vocals by Chad of the..

 


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