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The ORCHID is a contemporary magazine with random genre, whose primary goal is to spotlight some of the incredible milestones, discoveries and innovative technologies. The May month issue focuses on entertaining genre like trending fashion, an inspiring story of an amputee woman and travel guide (although it may not be useful now, but make sure you never pass up an adventure). The magazines preliminary purpose is to implore young minds to read more.
Regards & Praises to the Editorial board, Phantom of the ORCHID. This their very first issue published by the ORCHID community.. & hopefully not the last..!! XD *fingers crossed
Details regarding the ORCHID Magazine, May 2021 (#Issue01)
Date of Issue : 28/05/2021
Focused genre : THE NEXT BEST THING - GAME CHANGER - AROUND THE WORLD
Copyright 2021 Β© Phantom of the ORCHID
All Rights Reserved
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