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India's Wars — A Military History, 1947-71: A deserving salute to Indian armed forces | BOOK REVIEW

Air Vice-Marshall Arjun Subramaniam does a brilliant job of analysing each of India's wars from 1947 to 1971.

Jan 23, 2017

US tornadoes: At least 18 dead as winter tornado strikes southeast America

The emergency management agency of the county of Sunday tweeted saying that shelters were being set up for all those residents who have been displaced in the storm.

Jan 23, 2017

Coalgate: SC orders SIT probe against former CBI chief Ranjit Sinha for 'conniving' with accused

Sinha has been accused of shielding some members of the UPA regime by misusing his power while he was CBI director.

Jan 23, 2017

Jallikattu controversy: 'Stay calm,' Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth's plea to the agitators

Kamal Haasan has requested Jallikattu protesters to stay calm. He says that the highest office in the country is watching and will talk in your favour soon.

Jan 23, 2017

Day after Women's March, Russia looks to decriminalise domestic violence

The bill will make such assaults mere administrative offense which would only result in fines against the offender and not prison sentences.

Jan 23, 2017

Indian-origin student sues Oxford University for 'hopelessly bad' and 'boring' teaching

The student got a second class degree allegedly leading to a loss of earnings in his career as a lawyer.

Jan 23, 2017

Flooding in French Polynesia forces evacuations

Heavy flooding hit Papeete, French Polynesia, on 22 January, forcing many residents to evacuate to higher ground. Severe weather conditions also reportedly injured 3 people, destroyed more than 100 homes and left 6,000 households without power.

Jan 23, 2017

West African military force enters Gambia capital

A convoy of military vehicles carrying troops from a West African regional military force entered Gambias capital, Banjul, on 22 January. The operation is aimed at securing Gambia, allowing the new President Adama Barrow to return and assume office. Gambia has been in a state of political turmoil after former President Yahya Jammeh refused to step down after 22 years when he lost an election.

Jan 23, 2017

Baby giant pandas at play in China are just the cutest things ever!

Baby giant pandas came out to play at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China

Jan 23, 2017

Jallikattu protest live updates: TN Assembly passes Jallikattu Bill unanimously; Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan call for calm

Earlier, the Ice House police station in Chennai had been set on fire, hile people taking part in Jallikattu protests were dispersed, and other live updates.

Jan 23, 2017

Ethics watchdog to sue US President Donald Trump over business' foreign profits

The watchdog comprises prominent constitutional scholars, Supreme Court litigatos and former White House ethics lawyers.

Jan 23, 2017

Subhas Chandra Bose birth anniversary: What would Netaji have made of Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

What if Subhas Chandra Bose met Prime Minister Narendra Modi today? Here is a construction of an imaginary conversation between the two leaders.

Jan 23, 2017

SEC investigates if Yahoo violated civil securities laws by reporting data breaches late

The US SEC is probing if Yahoo should have reported the 2014 data hack – which the company disclosed in September 2016 – earlier to investors.

Jan 23, 2017

UK's May says being female PM 'biggest statement' against Trump's sexism ahead of White House meet

The UK Prime Minister, on several occasions, has expressed concern over Trump's derogatory remarks against women.

Jan 23, 2017

Yemen Civil War: Around 70 killed, dozens injured in fresh violent clashes between rebels and pro-government forces

The toll went up as the pro-government forces pushed to oust rebels from an important stretch of the coastline in the region.

Jan 23, 2017