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Townsville mayor Troy Thompson suspended on full pay six months after corruption probe launched
1 month ago

Townsville mayor Troy Thompson suspended on full pay six months after corruption probe launched

ABC  

Townsville's mayor has been suspended on full pay six months after an investigation was launched into whether he misled voters about his military history. She said Premier David Crisafulli had "made clear" Mr Thompson's position was untenable and thanked the former mayor for recognising it. A spokeswoman for the Townsville City Council said on Thursday evening that the council had …

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The Origins and Symbolism of Thulukkanathamman Temples in Chennai
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Origins and Symbolism of Thulukkanathamman Temples in Chennai

The Hindu  

The article explores the origin and etymology of the name Thulukkanathamman, a goddess worshipped in Chennai, India. It traces the origins of the name back to the arrival of the Golconda/Arcot forces in the area and highlights the role of these temples in protecting soldiers during invasions. The article also provides insights into the purpose and symbolism of the Thulukkanathamman …

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Terracotta Warriors: A Journey Through Five Decades of Archaeological Discovery
2 months, 1 week ago

Terracotta Warriors: A Journey Through Five Decades of Archaeological Discovery

China Daily  

Archaeological work on Emperor Qinshihuang's mausoleum in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, has yielded numerous important findings over the past 50 years. The discovery of the Terracotta Warriors pits has provided various research topics of the Qin Dynasty, including the types of troops, equipment, organization, formation of the army, manufacturing techniques of Terracotta Warriors, and the production techniques of the weapons.

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Caleb Carr, military historian and author of best-selling novel "The Alienist," dies at 68
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Caleb Carr, military historian and author of best-selling novel "The Alienist," dies at 68

Hindustan Times  

NEW YORK — Caleb Carr, the scarred and gifted son of Beat poet Lucien Carr who endured a traumatizing childhood and became a bestselling novelist, accomplished military historian and late-life memoirist of his devoted cat, Masha, has died at 68. Carr and his two brothers referred to their new, blended family as “The Dark Brady Bunch.” Out of his suffering, …

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Caleb Carr, military historian and author of bestselling novel ‘The Alienist,’ dies at 68
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Caleb Carr, military historian and author of bestselling novel ‘The Alienist,’ dies at 68

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Caleb Carr, the scarred and gifted son of founding Beat Lucien Carr who endured a traumatizing childhood and became a bestselling novelist, accomplished military historian and late-life memoirist of his devoted cat, Masha, has died at 68. “Caleb lived his writing life valiantly, with works of politics, history and sociology, but most astonishingly for this historian, with …

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2 killed, 10 wounded as Russian forces hit Ukrainian museum
1 year, 7 months ago

2 killed, 10 wounded as Russian forces hit Ukrainian museum

Hindustan Times  

A Russian missile hit a museum building in a Ukrainian city on Tuesday, killing at least two people and wounding 10 others, part of a relentless barrage that comes as Ukraine is readying its forces for an expected spring counteroffensive. Ukrainian officials said the Russian military used S-300 air defense missiles to attack Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, hitting the …

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A journey of self-discovery
1 year, 9 months ago

A journey of self-discovery

China Daily  

A limestone cave which Wang used to live for enlightenment, also at the park. "Tourists can embark on a journey exploring the roots of Wang's theory, a journey of integrating knowledge and action, and a journey of self-discovery and the unity of heaven and people," Xie says. "People are able to fully experience the significant transformations and advancements that have …

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Keeping history alive in legal thriller ‘Argentina, 1985’
2 years, 2 months ago

Keeping history alive in legal thriller ‘Argentina, 1985’

Associated Press  

The 1985 Trial of the Juntas was a seismic moment in Argentina’s history, helping to solidify the country’s democratic future after seven years of military dictatorship. But when filmmaker Santiago Mitre started talking about making a classic political thriller about the David vs. Goliath trial, in which public prosecutors Julio Strassera and Luis Moreno Ocampo tried former military leaders for …

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Essay: The reader between fiction and non-fiction
2 years, 2 months ago

Essay: The reader between fiction and non-fiction

Hindustan Times  

A friend was talking at a recent social gathering. A couple of us from the world of literature listened with a sharp admiration of what truly felt like hard knowledge of the real world -- patterns coursing through the stock market, insidious and obvious forms of crony capitalism, the control of the nation’s ports by a business house favoured by …

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Review: 1946 Royal Indian Navy Mutiny; Last War of Independence by Pramod Kapoor
2 years, 2 months ago

Review: 1946 Royal Indian Navy Mutiny; Last War of Independence by Pramod Kapoor

Hindustan Times  

In the year 1946, India was on the cusp of gaining its freedom from Great Britain after over two centuries of colonial rule. The INA trials were front page news and sparked a series of “strikes” within units of the Indian Armed Forces including the Royal Indian Navy. Its geostrategic location between these two theatres ensured that it played a …

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Vijay Diwas: 1971 War Golden Chapter in Military History, Says Rajnath Singh; VP Naidu Salutes Troops' Valour
3 years ago

Vijay Diwas: 1971 War Golden Chapter in Military History, Says Rajnath Singh; VP Naidu Salutes Troops' Valour

News 18  

The 1971 Indo-Pak war is the golden chapter in India’s military history, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the country’s victory over Pakistan that led to the birth of Bangladesh. “On the occasion of ‘Swarnim Vijay Diwas’ we remember the courage and sacrifice of our armed forces during the 1971 war,” …

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Declassifying India’s War Records Will Pave Way for More Objective Assessment of Military History
3 years, 6 months ago

Declassifying India’s War Records Will Pave Way for More Objective Assessment of Military History

News 18  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s announcement that war records will be archived and declassified after every 25 years is, indeed, a welcome move. Declassification will enable a more objective assessment of post-Independence India’s military history, helping policymakers make more informed decisions on policies relating to the country’s military security. Interviews by scholars of retired military officials or key bureaucratic officials can …

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‘Revisionist history’: Trump allies, Democrats spar over riot
3 years, 7 months ago

‘Revisionist history’: Trump allies, Democrats spar over riot

Al Jazeera  

House hearing on military’s role in the January 6 US Capitol riot sees Trump officials defend actions on controversial day. Former acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller said that many of the criticisms levelled at the military were “unfounded”. “I was also very cognisant of the fears and concerns about the prior use of the military in June 2020 response to …

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Beginning of new era in India's military history: First batch of Rafale jets landed at Ambala airbase
4 years, 4 months ago

Beginning of new era in India's military history: First batch of Rafale jets landed at Ambala airbase

India TV News  

After flying for around 7,000 km, Rafale have landed at the Ambala Air Force Base. These fighter jets took off from Merignac airbase in the French port city of Bordeaux and covered around thousands of miles before arriving at the Ambala Air Force Base. The NDA government had inked a Rs 59,000-crore deal on September 23, 2016 to procure 36 …

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