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TopicVietnam War

Topic: Vietnam War

How the Vietnam War helped more Indian doctors migrate to the US in 1970s

In 'Indian Genius', Meenakshi Ahamed provides fascinating portraits of Indian Americans who started the wave of success stories abroad.

World hails Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg, once ‘the most dangerous man in America’

Ellsberg, who died Friday, blew the lid off America's Vietnam War secrets. Tributes came from the likes of Edward Snowden & journalist Glenn Greenwald.

‘Pentagon Papers’ whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg dies at 92

Ellsberg was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in February and died at his home in Kensington, California on Saturday.

No troops on ground but US military aid to Ukraine reaches half that of Vietnam War: German study

Research by Kiel Institute shows US military aid to Ukraine has touched €44.34 bn, compared to average annual expenditure of €86.55 bn in Vietnam during 1965-75 war period.

South Korea appeals court order to compensate Vietnam war victim, says defence ministry

Seoul Central District Court in February ordered govt to provide 30 million won in compensation & additional funds for delay to Nguyen Thi Thanh, a survivor of Vietnam War.

‘Greatest Beer Run Ever’ is a preachy but enjoyable trip to a Saigon theka during Vietnam War

Directed by Peter Farrelly and starring Zac Efron, the Apple TV show lacks the insight and sharpness of superior satirical war films, but remains a largely satisfying watch.

Fall of Saigon — the Vietnam War moment being compared to US’ evacuation from Afghanistan

In the final days of the Vietnam War, American helicopters were used to evacuate nearly 7,000 people from the US embassy in Saigon on 29 and 30 April 1975.

Learn to be positive in coronavirus pandemic from this Vietnam war US navy pilot

We have little influence over what governments will do to combat Covid. What we have is the power to think and act in ways that will make the suffering bearable.

Afghanistan is not Vietnam. US should know that walking away won’t be that easy

In the Taliban’s mind, their Emirate still exists. That is why in their deal with the US, there are multiple references to the ‘Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan'.

When Bush, top US officials compared Afghan War to Vietnam War — a war America lost

Successive American governments followed the 'same talking points', claiming US was making progress in the Afghan War even when it wasn't.

On Camera

Dhankhar’s resignation: How Modi-Shah’s ‘capable’ BJP has served another strong message to RSS

One has to be incredibly credulous to buy BJP spin masters’ argument that the government got rid of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for harmonious relationship with the judiciary.

Unclaimed deposits worth Rs 67,000 crore lying in banks, 87% in public sector banks alone, Parliament told

SBI holds Rs 19,239 crore in unclaimed deposits, or 26% of the abandoned money in public banking system. PNB, Canara Bank follow.

India wanted a stable, prosperous Pakistan but our peace efforts were mistaken for weakness: Rajnath

Modi government had also made numerous efforts to establish peace with Pakistan but has now adopted a different path, militarily, to establish peace, adds defence minister.

Modi’s Bharat vs Indira’s India: 11-yr report card of politics, diplomacy, economy, nationalism

As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.