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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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Indore Congress candidate backed out days after attempt to murder charge added to 17-year-old case
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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In Mathura, Muslims say they were denied their vote. No complaints in Hindu areas
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In his new book, journalist Boria Majumdar addresses BCCI’s two-year ban after an online controversy
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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: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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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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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’