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APPEASEMENT IN WORLD WAR II
Congress criticises Modi government's policy after US passes Russia sanctions bill- Life advice of the day by the winner of World War II, Winston Churchill: ‘An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will...’ — Can unshakeable resolve save us from catastrophic surrender? Lessons on courage, compromise, fear, conflict, and knowing when to stand firm?
- In the 1940s, a few snakes arrived in Guam hidden in military cargo; decades later, nine of the island’s 11 native forest bird species were gone
- In 1931, Henry Ford began investing in soybean research; 10 years later, he unveiled a plastic-bodied car that never reached mass productionHenry Ford explored using soybeans for industrial materials, leading to an experimental plastic car. This lightweight vehicle featured 14 m...16 Sep, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
- Nazi-looted painting ‘Portrait of a Lady,’ stolen in 1945, resurfaces after 80 years in real estate listing; judge orders return to Dutch Jewish heirsThe Argentina federal judge in a landmark decision ruled that Giacomo Ceruti’s ‘Portrait of a Lady’ will be restored to its true owners. Th...16 Sep, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
- 'Narendra's Ongoing Trump Appeasement': Congress' dig at Prime Minister on UPI moveCongress criticises the government for introducing charges on UPI transactions for merchants. This move is seen as appeasing United States ...16 Sep, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
- US military port project in Palau revives WWII memories, stokes fearsPalau plans a significant US military port expansion next year. This project aims to berth US Navy ships and deepen the harbor. Locals worr...16 Sep, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
- Winston Churchill's quote of the day: 'Personally, I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being...' - A witty take on the art of learningAs a staunch leader during World War II, Winston Churchill inspired many with his powerful rhetoric. He was not only a key political figure...15 Sep, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
- A small aluminium tray and television rapidly changed what Americans ate after World War II. This recipe became the most popular of them allAmerican meals in the 1950s featured meatloaf and fried chicken alongside new convenience foods. Casseroles and canned vegetables simplifie...14 Sep, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
- In 1945, U-864 Nazi submarine carrying 67 tonnes of mercury sank near an Scandinavian island, 81 years later it's still threatning NorwayA German U-boat sunk off Norway in 1945 is still posing an environmental challenge because it may contain up to 67 tonnes of mercury. The w...14 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- A landlocked African country that has never been colonized has just celebrated New Year 2019; here’s why it is 7 years behind the worldEthiopia's calendar is a fascinating divergence from the Gregorian system, currently marking the year 2019. Rooted in historical and religi...14 Sep, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
- Macron, Carney to visit French islands after Trump's map postFrench and Canadian leaders will visit Saint-Pierre-and-Miquelon next week. This visit underscores their commitment to national borders and...13 Sep, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
- When urine became medicine: How one bizarre scientific discovery reduced death by bacterial penumonia from 18% to less than 1% during World War IIEven though it may seem strange and uncomfortable to extract medications from urine now, this unorthodox method was vital during World War ...13 Sep, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Thomas Mann: ‘Tolerance becomes a crime when applied to evil.’ Life lessons on limits of tolerance and importance of standing up for what's right from German literary iconTolerance is a wonderful virtue to have. Tolerance ultimately enables people from various walks of life and socio-economic and cultural bac...13 Sep, 2026, 01.26 AM IST
- Russia, China, Taiwan and Japan's World War Two legacy disputeRussia's film screening in Taiwan has raised government concerns about China's narrative. The film focused on Japanese militarism and World...11 Sep, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
- Iran attack on base in Jordan damaged American military aircraft, US official saysIranian strikes damaged multiple American military aircraft at Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti Air Base this week. The United States military suffe...10 Sep, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
- Trump makes millions while US troops paid the price of the Iran war: here’s how much his oil and gas holdings gainedPresident Donald Trump saw significant financial gains from his oil and gas investments during the Iran war, with his nine primary holdings...10 Sep, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
- During World War II, Oregon built an entire city for wartime laborers. Around 40,000 were living there before a flood erased it from the map within hoursVanport was established as a temporary haven for wartime laborers near Portland, and it burgeoned into a vibrant community within a mere si...09 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- In 1951, historic peace treaty with Japan was signed by 49 nations in San Francisco, decades later Kremlin rejects Tokyo's request to dismantle new World War Two memorial in RussiaSan Francisco Peace Treaty entered into force on April 28, 1952. On that date, Japan formally regained sovereignty and the Allied occupatio...08 Sep, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
- Germany 'wants war again', Russia FM says, dismissing drone accusationsRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated Germany desires conflict again. He dismissed German accusations regarding a drone attack on L...06 Sep, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
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