Military Might
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Ukraine crisis may reverse the trend of America’s declining military presence in Europe
Up to 8,500 US troops could soon be heading to Eastern Europe.
Michael A Allen, The Conversation, Carla Martinez Machain, The Conversation & Michael E Flynn, The Conversation
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The Indian military is once again trying to bring the three forces closer – but will it succeed?
The defence secretary recently announced that Defence Cyber and Space Agencies and Special Operations Division will soon become a reality.
Saikat Datta
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Two-and-a-half wars? The Indian Air Force doesn’t have the squadron strength to fight even one
Against a sanctioned strength of 42, the Air Force has just 32 squadrons of combat aircraft, many of which are past their use-by date.
Saikat Datta
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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It's not just about Maduro – Venezuela's army has been getting stronger since Hugo Chávez's days
Some onlookers are suspicious that a clandestine coup is in the making against the president – but the country has been militarising itself for decades.
Rebecca Jarman, The Conversation
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The challenges faced by the truncated Indian Navy after Partition
Most gunners and gunnery ratings, who were Muslim, opted to go to Pakistan. And most signalmen, who were South Indian, stayed in India.
Sifra Lentin
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The Dallas, Baton Rouge shooters are a reminder of the troubled history of black veterans in America
African-Americans who sacrificed their life to serve their country often find it doubly difficult to deal with racism, especially in the military.
Chad Williams, The Conversation
Video
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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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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Eight myths about women on the military frontline – and why we shouldn’t believe them
Myths based on stereotypes have led to the popular opinion that women are incapable of serving in combat roles.
Leanne K Simpson, The Conversation
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'Ahoy Hello Namaste': Watch the cheesy theme song of event that will display the power of the world's Navies in India
The Indian Navy has started its promotions for the International Fleet Review, which will be held in Vishakhapatnam.
Scroll Staff
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This one chart shows how India's defence deals are mired in corruption (and China's are even worse)
Latest report by Transparency International ranks China, Pakistan and Sri Lanka lower than India in defence sector transparency, though Bangladesh is ranked higher.
Mayank Jain
The Reel
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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China is cutting 300,000 soldiers but its army will still be much larger than India's
The cutback, if it happens, would only account for 13% of the total strength of Chinese military.
Mayank Jain
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Regular missile tests maintain India-Pakistan status quo
Each country is building arsenals capable of reaching every corner of its rival's territory.
Abheet Singh Sethi, IndiaSpend.com