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Sunday, April 19, 2026
TopicVietnam War

Topic: Vietnam War

US talks like a hawk, acts like a chicken under fire—history shows it

Americans are happy only with wars that are fought as video games, where they kill thousands of enemy combatants and civilians, but where no Americans have to die.

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'.

On Camera

India’s close encounters with Pakistan on Siachen

Pakistan's SSG team was not adequately provisioned for the inclement weather. If it managed to consolidate its position, the story of Siachen would have been different. 

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.