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Dynamics of potential SAAB Viggen Sales to India during 1975 – 76

New Delhi: Both India and China were interested in purchasing SAAB Viggen states a 1975 October 4 cable. This article will refer only to the Indian sale. The role of Rajiv Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi and Indira Gandhi in purchase of the Indian Air Force Deep Penetration Strike Aircraft has already been discussed in Other aspects [...]

Europe wants nuclear operators to foot €25 billion for reactor safety

Brussels: European Union (EU) Members of Parliament (MEP) are set to debate g a new law which requires Nuclear operators, not taxpayers, to foot the costs of safety upgrades as well as pay for everything they are liable for in the event of a nuclear accident. The draft resolution will come up during plenary on [...]

Oloitiptip, Cherono win TCS World 10K, Suresh Patel, Sudha Singh Indian champs

Bangalore: Kenyans Alex Oloitiptip and Gladys Cherono ran brave races in contrasting weather conditions to win the overall men’s and women’s titles of the Tata Consultancy World 10K Bangalore 2013, the World’s Premier 10K Run, which concluded at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, here, on Sunday. The 23-year-old Oloitiptip, not among the pre-race favourites, but with [...]

Nirbhaya effect : Chhattisgarh women to learn self defence from Bollywood trainer

Raipur: The horrific Delhi Gang Rape case has not been forgotten as various states and organisations are gearing up for women empowerment. Spearheaded by Bollywood martial arts trainer Chitah Yajnesh Shetty, women in 12 districts of Chhattisgarh will begin learning self defence programs from May and it will continue through-out June 2013. Yajnesh’s outfit Chitah [...]

Boris Becker launches Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in India

New Delhi: Mercedes-Benz India on Thursday unveiled its new GL-Class in India. Launched by legendary tennis star Boris Becker, the GL-Class sets new standards in comfort, dynamics, safety, elegance and efficiency. In addition to space, comfort, design, and off road capabilities, the new GL-Class features a full 360 degree surround camera. Eberhard Kern, MD and [...]

Second suspect in the rape of a 5-year old Delhi girl arrested in Bihar

Delhi: A second suspect has been arrested in connection of brutal rape and attempted strangulation of a 5 year old girl in the city (read Rapist of Delhi 5 yr old arrested, 3 cops suspended). Pradeep Kumar was arrested from Lakhi Sarai district of Bihar state, in a coordinated effort with Bihar Police. Delhi Police [...]