World War I

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Mata Hari, exotic dancer and naked spy, who was as stylish in death as in life

Mata Hari had indeed tied Europe’s richest and most powerful men to her little finger and had Europe’s audiences at her pretty feet.

06 Aug 2019 2:14 AM

These letters, written in the trenches of the war, give an insight into what the soldiers were going through.

Letters from the front

An exhibition sheds light at what the Indian soldiers were going through during the First World War.

15 Mar 2019 4:37 AM

British troops on the march during Mesopotamian campaign in World War I (Photo: File)

At last, in UK, India’s World War I heroes get the honour they deserve

The money raised from the sale of these special “commemorative flowers” goes towards the welfare of soldiers.

12 Nov 2018 5:30 AM

Modi recalled that he had the honour of paying tributes at the Neuve-Chapelle Memorial in France and at the memorial in Israel’s Haifa, places associated with India’s role in World War I.

PM Modi pays tribute to Indians who fought in WW I

“When (Israel) PM Benjamin Netanyahu came to India, we paid tributes at the Teen Murti-Haifa Chowk,” the Prime Minister said.

12 Nov 2018 4:30 AM

India’s role in the War was significant — over 1.4 million Indian servicemen fought in theatres across Europe, the Middle East and East Africa, making the Indian contribution the largest non-British contingent in the British armies. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

British envoy remembers India’s contribution

The day’s event had a special display of the Indian Army Band at both the venues.

12 Nov 2018 1:09 AM

The Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing in Belgium.

To honour India’s World War I heroes, new memorials in Europe, tributes at home too

In World War I, the British Indian Army sent seven Indian Expeditionary Forces to serve with the British Army & its Allies in various theatres of war.

07 Nov 2018 12:06 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

World War I, a revolution for women

Women's contribution is also widely held to have helped secure them the vote, as early as November 1918 in both Britain and Germany

30 Oct 2018 1:34 PM

The Return of the Railway Children by Lou Kuenzler Scholastic, Rs 755

A nostalgic touch to children’s adventures

So it’s an apprehensive bunch of children who step off the train at the village.

23 Sep 2018 2:06 AM

She married her husband in 1942 and served in the women's home guard auxiliary during the Second World War. (Photo: Pixabay)

End of an era: Last World War I widow Dorothy Ellis dies at 96

Dorothy Ellis, whose husband's wartime memoirs inspired the novel War Horse passed away at a nursing home.

03 Aug 2018 2:45 PM

The discovery of human bones at the alleged murderer's former home in Brittany has sparked hope that the truth will prevail. (Photo: Pixabay)

Century-old French murder still a mystery after 'animal' bone discovery

Prosecutor Jean-Philippe Recappe said investigators were checking if the bone pieces, one of which may be a femur, were indeed human.

28 Feb 2018 8:22 PM

French author of a book on the Seznec case and coordinator of the searches Bernard Vilain, shows a hole in the wall of the cellar of the house where the Seznec family used to live in Morlaix, western France during an excavation operation in February 24, 2018 with the hope of finding the body of Pierre Quemeneur, who disappeared in 1923. (Photo: AFP)

Bone discovery revives century-old French murder mystery

Guillaume Seznec was accused of killing his business partner despite there being no evidence of a body or weapon.

27 Feb 2018 11:21 AM

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium at Manekshaw Centre for the ‘India in Flanders Fields’ exhibition in New Delhi.

Honouring Indian soldiers’ sacrifices in World War I

The Jullundur Brigade was part of the Indian Corps, which was amongst the earliest to reach the Western Front.

15 Nov 2017 2:52 AM

Trump-style ‘patriotism’

His tirade against rich, black American athletes may also strike a chord with many who voted for him.

27 Sep 2017 3:18 AM

The submarine would have had 22 crew and a commander on board. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

German submarine sunk during WWI found in Belgium sea with 23 bodies

It is the 11th German submarine from the 1914-18 war to be found in Belgian waters and the best-preserved example to date.

20 Sep 2017 9:10 PM

US President Donald Trump with French President Emmanuel Macron. (Photo: File)

Trump and Macron attends Bastille Day celebration in Paris

President Donald Trump watched as various French military units marched by during the Bastille Day parade.

14 Jul 2017 6:58 PM

Before visiting the site, Modi said, "This is the final resting place for 44 of the Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives during World War I to liberate the city." (Photo: MEA India Twitter)

Israel: Modi visits Haifa, pays homage to Indian World War I heroes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the cemetery on the last day of his visit to Israel.

06 Jul 2017 2:28 PM

File photo of former Indian naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav who has been sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of 'espionage'. (Photo: PTI)

No case for anyone but ourselves

Both through commission and omission, the Modi government has allowed the situation in the Kashmir valley to deteriorate to a crisis.

28 May 2017 4:29 AM

Pope Francis arrives at the Monte Real Air Base in Leiria, Portugal. (Photo: AP)

Pope Francis to honour two kids who changed the Church

Poor, illiterate shepherd children had visions of the Virgin Mary 100 years ago.

13 May 2017 7:25 AM

QMIT will be celebrating its centenary on May 16, Tuesday.

Rehab centre for soldiers to get Indian name after 100 years

Over 70,000 Indian soldiers were injured and over 65,000 lost their lives during World War I in 1917.

04 May 2017 2:47 AM

A file photo of India’s first President, Dr Rajendra Prasad, with the Armoured Corps.

Prez salute to ‘Armourednagar’: Honour, glory, pride for cavalry

The President’s Standard is in the traditional colours of the ACC&S, with red signifying sacrifice & courage, and gold honour & achievements

01 May 2017 12:50 AM

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