According to Madhulika Liddle, real history is more diverse than WhatsApp versions. She gives the example of how Hemu, now portrayed as a propagator of Hindu Rashtra, had Afghan generals.
The book, Swallowing the Sun, has been largely inspired by the life of Puri's parents. It is also an ode to the many forgotten freedom fighters of the country.
India’s policy on Myanmar has been to deal with its Generals and maintain a distance from the country’s insurgent groups and political struggles. This will have to change.
Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?
I was not at this event, that quote is probably from one of the speakers there?