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There has been plenty of static in our print and television media over the rights and wrongs of India’s aggressive initiatives across our western borders.

War (what is it good for?): Absolutely nothing

It is laughable the amount of brouhaha that has been created, particularly over our television news channels.

11 Mar 2019 2:04 AM

The shelter does more than provide twice-daily meals: It also serves as an animal clinic with its in-house vet. (Photo: VideoGrab/AFP)

In war-torn Syria, 'cat man' starts rare animal clinic

The shelter does more than provide twice-daily meals: It also serves as an animal clinic with its in-house vet.

05 Jun 2018 3:09 PM

Such an ageist system boosts the life expectancy of soldiers by keeping them safe when they are younger. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study reveals termites sacrifice elderly, use females as cannon fodder in ant wars

Such an ageist system boosts the life expectancy of soldiers by keeping them safe when they are younger.

07 Mar 2018 1:21 PM

This can help assist policymakers in designing better interventions to fight poverty. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists develop new technique to create timely, detailed poverty maps

This can help assist policymakers in designing better interventions to fight poverty.

12 Dec 2017 2:46 PM

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Killer Robots Debate: UN panel to move ahead with talks

The Campaign to Stop Killer Robots, an advocacy group, says 22 countries support ban of the weapons and the list will grow.

20 Nov 2017 7:49 AM

Once this genie is out of the bottle, there will be an arms race to improve on the initially built crude robots. Representative Photo from Robocop Movie : Sony Pictures

Killer robots: Leading AI scientist warns of an apocalypse

Will Artificial intelligene be the end of humanity? Killer robots are soon going to be a reality

16 Nov 2017 12:40 PM

Highly-trained dogs helping ex-Australian military veterans overcome the mental scars of war. (Photo: AFP)

Highly-trained dogs help Australian military vets overcome PTSD

Psychologists are concerned traditional treatment such as counselling does not sufficiently address the trauma of combat.

29 Sep 2017 12:19 PM

South Sudanese activists are using music, poetry, theater, comedy, dance and fashion to preach tolerance.(Photo: Facebook / Aggrey Jaden Cultural Centre & Cinema)

In time of war, South Sudanese demand for peace through art

Such powerful aspirations are also attracting people outside of the country.

12 Jul 2017 7:31 PM

Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Indian Army prepared for two and a half front war: Army Chief

General Rawat also informed that a new strike corps, 17 Strike Corps, is being raised specifically for mountain warfare.

08 Jun 2017 11:39 AM

Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa (Photo: PTI)

Be prepared on short notice: IAF chief to officers amid frosty ties with Pak

Writing a personal letter to all officers, the Air chief marshal said that as of now, there is a persistent 'sub-conventional threat'.

20 May 2017 11:24 AM

"The only method to prevent corruption is yoga and meditation," Baba Ramdev said. (Photo: File)

Yoga suitable for India but war for unstable Pakistan: Ramdev

Further reacting on the infighting within the AAP, Ramdev said Yoga is the only way to make a prosperous and corruption-free country.

11 May 2017 10:58 AM

BSF personnel handing over a 15-year-old Pakistani national Razak to Pakistani Rangers from Border Out Post Sowar Wali in Abohar sector on Saturday. Razak had inadvertently entered into India. (Photo: PTI)

Future wars likely to be short and intense

More countries may get sucked in if a war is prolonged.

30 Apr 2017 2:27 AM

Israel Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman. (Photo: AFP)

Israel's next Gaza war will be 'last': Defence minister

Avigdor Lieberman urged Palestinians to pressure Hamas, the Islamist movement that runs the Gaza Strip, to stop your crazy policies.

24 Oct 2016 4:54 PM

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In space, the looming threat of a new arms race

Killer satellites, blinding lasers, sophisticated jammers: the world's military powers are quietly readying for a war in outer space.

16 Oct 2016 8:04 AM

The Opposotion called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold talks with Pakistan for the resolution of Kashmir issue. (Photo: PTI)

Opposition parties ask India, Pakistan to make peace, not war on Kashmir

‘India and Pakistan should sit on a table and resolve this issue,’ NC president Farooq Abdullah said.

14 Oct 2016 3:01 PM

White House press secretary Josh Earnest. (Photo: AFP)

Resolve differences through diplomacy: US to India, Pakistan

It is in mutual interest for both the countries to put aside tensions and establish more normal channels of communication, US said.

28 Sep 2016 8:36 AM

Philippines national police chief Ronald De la Rosa. (Photo: AP)

Rich, poor are all targets in drug war: Philippines top cop

Since Duterte took office just over two months ago, the government said more than 2,400 people have been killed in his anti-crime crusade.

05 Sep 2016 1:33 PM

US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. (Photo: AP)

Hillary Clinton represents war, says French far-right leader

Clinton's election would mean geostrategic choices that will lead to world conflicts that threaten to be very heavy, Martine Le Pen said.

01 Sep 2016 4:55 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: AP)

Know why Ukraine thinks Russia's Vladimir Putin is planning a war

'It looks like a way of increasing pressure on Western participants of the Minsk peace process.'

17 Aug 2016 8:14 AM

Pope Francis (Photo: AP/ File)

Pope: The world's at war, but not a war of religions

The killing of an 85-year-old priest in a Normandy church added to security fears surrounding Francis' five-day visit.

27 Jul 2016 9:26 PM

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In drought-hit Bundelkhand, village returns to age-old water conservation techniques

Shanti, a farmer, says: ‘Eight to 10 years ago, we decided to divert wastewater to ponds and this measure has rejuvenated the water level and has made farming easier.’ (Photo: ANI)

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Want to have child from estranged husband? Maharashtra court allows

The woman had pleaded before the court to conceive another child through the in-vitro fertilisation or restoration of conjugal relations, The Times of India reported.

Abhinandan's moustache should be made national moustache: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

After Varthaman's returned to India, his swashbuckling gunsliger moustache and equally suave hairstyle has become the new fad among men across the country. (Photo: ANI)

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India led the world in celebrating 5th International Yoga Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi performing yoga with Indian Army jawans. (Photo: Twitter | @narendramodi)

International Yoga Day: Modi to Army, here's how India celebrates 'Yoga Divas'

Millions in Tamil Nadu have turned to water tankers as taps in houses and hotels run dry, a consequence of acute water shortage caused by lakes drying up and groundwater depletion. (Photo: AP)

Drying up: Before and after satellite photos of Chennai's lakes

From left, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev pose for a photo before a session at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Friday, June 14, 2019. (Photo: AP)

2019 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, (left) with his newly sworn cabinet ministers greet the invitees at the end of the swearing-in ceremony at the forecourt of presidential palace in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

Modi sarkar 2.0: Key highlights of swearing-in ceremony

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi displays the victory symbol upon arrival at the party headquarters in New Delhi, India, Thursday, May 23, 2019. (AP)

NaMo, NaMo: Modi set for second term

From right, Congress Party President Rahul Gandhi, his sister and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, former Vice President Hamid Ansari, former Indian president Pranab Mulherjee , former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh and United Progressive alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi at a function to pay homage to former Indian prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

Rajiv Gandhi death anniversary: Tributes

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