Q@9: Guarding Myanmar; the Boss of Bihar and More
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1. Myanmar Op Part of Sustained Military Campaign Across Arunachal
As the Centre savours the success of the Special Forces’ stealth operation that is said to have neutralised two camps of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and an allied Manipuri outfit on June 9, a more sustained strike still under way in Myanmar territory across Arunachal Pradesh is being kept a closely guarded secret.
2. Einstein’s Letters Go Under the Hammer: Meet the Quirky Genius
US-based company Profiles in History will auction their collection of 25 lots of Einstein memorabilia. This includes handwritten letters from Einstein to his family, with specific emphasis on the letters to his sons and ex-wife Mileva Maric.
3. From Proud Gowala to Reluctant Gentleman, Lalu is Boss in Bihar
In the heady days of the Jayaprakash Narayan (JP)-led movement, JP addressed a hugely-attended rally in Patna’s storied Gandhi Maidan in 1974. There, he called for “total revolution” against Congress rule. He told his audience, largely composed of students and the deprived, that Delhi under Indira Gandhi, was wrecking the system with lawlessness, high inflation and lack of opportunities for people all over India.
4. When Anonymity on Twitter is Not a Bad Thing
The Economist is a 170-year-old news publication that publishes articles anonymously. Part of the reason, they explain, is to maintain historical tradition and the logic that their articles are often the result ofThe Economist’s hive mind, rather than of a single author.
5. Exclusive: Vidya Balan on 10 Yrs in the Movies
It’s been an eventful decade for 37-year-old Vidya Balan, the actress has worked in 18 film, got numerous awards, including two National Awards, got married while she was at the peak of her career after hits like The Dirty Picture and Kahaani.
6. India Kills Its Military Dogs, Why Not Follow US Example?
In 2000, a US handler wanted to adopt his dog, Robby after the canine’s retirement from military service. His request was not acceded to, and Robby was later euthanised. But the dog’s death was not in vain, and Robby’s Law eventually made way for the adoption of retiring military dogs.
7. Teaser Video: The New Audi Q3 Facelift is All About Technology
Audi India is set to launch its baby SUV the Q3 facelift on June 18. The Audi Q3 facelift brings LED headlights, Audi’s Singleframe grille and a host of new gadgetry that was absent from the car earlier.
8. Revolutionary Drug to Lower Cholesterol Will be Here Soon
The fight against cholesterol is all set to get a new weapon. A new class of injectable drugs which has shown to dramatically lower cholesterol has been recommended by the FDA advisory panel and could hit the market within 2 years.
9. Jurassic World is no Jurassic Park: A Fan Disses the Previews
Okay. Another Jurassic Park. No, wait. Jurassic World. So the logo glows blue instead of red. We hate dissing a movie before it is released but the trailers and the TV spots, and yes we’ve seen all of them frame by frame, are pushing us to do this.
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