World War I
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This World War I book questioned the injustice of executing soldiers for ‘cowardice’
AP Herbert’s ‘The Secret Battle’ simply asked why brave men were shot for desertion.
Katherine Ebury, The Conversation
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Paris: Leaders from 70 countries mark centenary of Armistice that ended World War I
United States President Donald Trump, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin were among the heads of state present.
Scroll Staff
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In book inscriptions, a discovery of untold stories of female World War I heroes
A simple signature can lead to an incredible story.
Lauren O' Hagan, The Conversation
Trending
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Maharashtra ruling alliance accused of insulting state by placing Shivaji-style headgear on PM Modi
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Why there should be no place for a ‘Brahmin conference’ at Indian universities
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Constitution, cows, rations: Why Dalits in UP want to vote out the BJP
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Spain denies permission to Israel-bound ship carrying explosives from India to dock at its port
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This personal narrative explores the joy and irony of small-town life in India
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The heartbreaking story of the flying mathematicians of World War I
Men at the Britain's Royal Aircraft Factory gave their lives to help create the world's first air force.
Tony Royle, The Conversation
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Why World War I cultivated an obsession with insects
The first fully industrialised war prompted many to draw parallels between human society and the insect world.
Rachel Murray, The Conversation
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How World War I changed the weather for good
Weather forecasting stopped looking for patterns in the past, and started using numbers to look solidly at the future.
Barry Sheils, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the Cannes red carpet with an injured arm
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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The bite of conflict: World War I was hard on soldiers' teeth
We know all about war's terrible conditions, tactics, tear gas. But what about the dental care?
Rachel Duffett, The Conversation
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Indians kept out of Australia's WWI centenary despite sending 16,000 troops to Gallipoli alone
Authorities in South Australia have rejected a demand from Indian-Australians to march on Anzac Day in memory of the thousands who fought against the Ottomans in WWI.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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Rare images of Sikh soldiers who fought in World War I
One soldier in every six in the British Army was Indian, with Sikhs comprising one-fifth of the Indian contingent when the war began.
Mridula Chari
The Reel
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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‘Kartam Bhugtam’ review: Lots of sowing but little reaping
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‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’ review: More of the same, only in animation
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‘IF’ review: Film about ‘imaginary friends’ is low on imagination