Topic: World War II
World War 2 spy Noor Inayat Khan first Indian origin woman to get UK memorial plaque
Noor Inayat Khan, who was a descendent of Tipu Sultan, was honoured with the Blue Plaque, which is given to notable figures of history, in London.
5 ways 1945 nuclear attack on Hiroshima-Nagasaki continues to impact the world
Seventy-five years since the US' nuclear attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, no other country has used the weapons even though many have acquired them.
World must realise India’s contribution to WWII, rectify the past: Jaishankar at RIC meet
Jaishankar hints at China in virtual Russia-India-China meeting, Russian foreign minister says the two neighbours ‘don’t need help’ to resolve issues.
Contingent of Army, Navy, Air Force to participate in Russia’s Victory Day parade on 24 June
The event was attended by former President Pranab Mukherjee in 2015. It comes amid a suspension of foreign visits of all armed forces personnel in the wake of Covid.
How the riots of the 1960s led to rise in militarisation of US Police
The first move to militarise police dates back to World War 2 when soldier-turned-LA police captain William Parker, who despised 'community policing', brought in reforms.
Covid-19 innovations are similar to those in another era of duress — the Second World War
The capability of human ingenuity is on full display during the Covid-19 crisis, just like it was during the Second World War.
It could take three years for US economy to recover from Covid-19
According to a new report from McKinsey & Company, the economic impact in the US could exceed anything experienced since the end of World War II.
How the coronavirus recession is like World War II
There is a lot of discussion about the Great Recession of 2008 but the coronavirus crisis has more in common with World War II.
Moving towards darkest hour of coronavirus, India can take strength from WW2’s Dunkirk moment
There are occasions when a govt's resources are not enough. With coronavirus, India is in the midst of a World War and this crisis needs our entire national capacity.
Homi Bhabha and how World War II was responsible for creating India’s nuclear future
Taking a break from work in England, Homi Bhabha returned to India in 1939 and decided to stay, going on to become the father of India's nuclear programme.
Are Indian men posting more food pictures online? A new trend is emerging during pandemic
Yes, urban Indians are cooking much more during the coronavirus pandemic. But only that doesn’t explain why we are posting more pictures too.
Reliance Retail gets $1 billion from Silver Lake for 1.75% stake
Reliance announced on 9 Sept that the California-based private equity firm with stakes in technology-related companies will pay the amount as part of the deal.
Defence
India, China working on Ladakh peace formula — alternate week patrolling, after disengagement
Patrolling in alternate weeks has been the established practice in the Northeast, and has worked well, barring the occasional face-off.
If Modi is a true reformer, he’ll bury Vodafone ghost and campaign on reforms in Bihar
No politician sees economic reform as a vote-catcher; it’s the old, povertarian economy that gets votes. Can Modi bring farm and labour reforms centre-stage?