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NASA Video Shows 'Potentially Catastrophic' Hurricane Irma

World News | Reuters | Thursday September 7, 2017

Hurricane Irma left a trail of "absolute devastation" as it tore across the tiny Caribbean island of Barbuda on Wednesday with 185-mile-per-hour winds, destroying houses, snapping trees and killing at least one person.

Denesh Ramdin Lashes Out At WICB After Being Dropped For India Series

Press Trust of India | Thursday July 7, 2016

The West Indies still haven't publicly announced their squad for India series but Denesh Ramdin took to Twitter to tell he had been dumped from the team and blamed new chairman of selectors Courtney Browne for the same

Ex-Indian Air Force Chief NAK Browne Refutes Reports Regarding Defence Deals

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 5, 2016

Former Indian Air Force Chief NAK Browne, currently India's Ambassador to Norway, today strongly refuted as "baseless and malicious" reports that he was a "common link" in three major defence deals involving AgustaWestland, Rafale and Pilatus aircraft.

Former IAF chief NAK Browne to be India's Ambassador to Norway

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 30, 2014

Former Chief of the Air Staff Norman Anil Kumar Browne has been appointed as India's next Ambassador to Norway.

Mental health stigma: where's my cheesecake?

Tania Browne, guardian.co.uk | Monday March 31, 2014

There's a one in eight chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer in the average woman's lifetime. There's a one in 10 chance of developing depression. Yet we're far more likely to openly talk about one than the other. In a guest post, Tania Browne...

Tejas, India's indigenously designed fighter aircraft, a step closer to induction

India News | Written by Maya Sharma | Friday December 20, 2013

Tejas, indigenously designed and built Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), took a step closer on Friday with the second Initial Operational Clearance certificate being handed over in Bangalore.

MiG-21 FL flies into Indian Air Force history

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday December 12, 2013

Two pairs of MiG-21 FLs - India's first supersonic jet - took off with a deafening roar from the runway of the Kalaikunda air base at 9.45 am for one last time on Wednesday.

Air Marshal Arup Raha is next Air Force chief

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 29, 2013

Air Marshal Arup Raha, an ace fighter pilot, will be the next Air Force chief succeeding incumbent Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne who is retiring on December 31.

Depleted fighter fleet is worrisome, says Air Chief

India News | Sudhi Ranjan Sen | Friday October 4, 2013

Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne, the senior most Indian military commander, today expressed serious concern at the declining fighter fleet of the Indian Air Force.

Need urgent decision on helicopters for VVIPs, says air force chief

India News | Edited by Surabhi Malik | Friday October 4, 2013

Air Force Chief NAK Browne today pointed out to the government that it needs to urgently make a decision on which helicopters will be used for VVIPs like the Prime Minister and President, given that a deal with British manufacturer AgustaWestland has been suspended after allegations that it was riddled with kickbacks.

Britain faces up to Muslim veil ban debate

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 17, 2013

Britain was dragged into a debate today on Muslim women wearing full-face veils in public, with its biggest selling newspaper adding to calls from politicians to join European countries that have banned its use.

Army Red beat Pune FC in Durand Cup

Press Trust of India | Monday September 9, 2013

The match followed an opening ceremony graced by Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne while the guest of honour was Lieutenant General Philip Campose, GOC-in-C Western Command.

Air chief's trip to China called off, India against 'diplomatic overdrive'

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday September 2, 2013

India has rejected Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne's proposed visit to China, a move seen as New Delhi's bid to avoid a diplomatic overdrive at a time it is worried about increased Chinese aggression at the Line of Actual Control.

Indian Air Force inducts C-17 Globemaster, its biggest transport aircraft

India News | Sudhi Ranjan Sen | Tuesday September 3, 2013

The Indian Air Force today inducted a massive new transport aircraft. The C-17 Globemaster, capable of lifting tanks to the border with China and Pakistan, has made its debut with a test flight at the Hindon base in Uttar Pradesh.

Indian Air Force chief NAK Browne's son among six officers to be awarded on Independence Day

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 15, 2013

Indian Air Force Chief NAK Browne's son Squadron Leader Omar Browne is among six officers to be awarded Vayu Sena medal for Gallantry on Independence Day.

Uttarakhand: The heroic rescuers who died in helicopter crash

India News | NDTV.com | Thursday June 27, 2013

Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne today said all 20 men on the Mi17 chopper that crashed yesterday near Gaurikund in flood-hit Uttarakhand are dead.

Uttarakhand helicopter crash: 17 bodies found, heroic rescue ops continue

India News | Edited by Prasad Sanyal | Wednesday June 26, 2013

A day after a helicopter crashed while on a rescue mission in Uttarakhand, killing all 20 people on board, the air force today vowed that its operations to locate and assist thousands who remain stranded in the state will continue.

Uttarakhand helicopter crash: 17 bodies found, commandos search area

India News | Edited by Surabhi Malik | Wednesday June 26, 2013

All 20 people on board a helicopter that crashed on Tuesday while on a rescue mission in Uttarakhand have died, Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne said today.

Will make sure job is done: Air Chief NAK Browne to NDTV

India News | NDTV.com | Wednesday June 26, 2013

Air chief Marshal NAK Browne spoke to NDTV's Group Editor Barkha Dutt in Uttarakhand about the helicopter crash on Wednesday evening in which 20 people died, and his troops' heroic determination to continue their rescue mission.

Our rotors will not stop turning: Air Force Chief

India News | Edited by Surabhi Malik | Wednesday June 26, 2013

A day after an Air Force chopper crashed during rescue operations in Uttarakhand, Air chief Marshal NAK Browne is visiting the flood-ravaged state. He plans to go Gauchar, the hub of relief and rescue operations, to boost the morale of his men engaged in their largest-ever rescue mission.

Uttarakhand helicopter crash: 40 commandos search for eight missing bodies

India News | Edited by Surabhi Malik | Wednesday June 26, 2013

All 20 people on board a helicopter that crashed on Tuesday while on a rescue mission in Uttarakhand have died, said Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne.

Uttarakhand: 5000 people still stranded, rescue ops to focus on Badrinath and Harsil

Cheat Sheet | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Wednesday June 26, 2013

All 20 people aboard the Mi-17 helicopter that crashed yesterday afternoon are dead, Air Chief NAK Browne said today but the armed forces are continuing rescue operations in flood-ravaged Uttarakhand without a pause. Operations are focussed on Badrinath and Harsil, where nearly 5,000 people are still stranded, most of them in Badrinath.

Cricket Australia rejects TV influence over team pick

Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 20, 2013

Channel Nine managing director Jeff Browne told a business lunch on Wednesday that the network needed the best players on the field all the time to maintain ratings, making clear it had concerns over CA's rotation policy last summer.

Indian Air Force inducts Swiss basic trainer aircraft Pilatus PC-7 MK II

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 31, 2013

The IAF training academy at Dundigal today witnessed the induction of basic trainer aircraft Pilatus, PC-7 Mk-II, in the Air Force.

US soldier to admit killing Afghan villagers to escape death

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 30, 2013

A US soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan villagers last year will plead guilty in exchange for escaping the death penalty, his lawyer said in remarks reported Wednesday.

Threatening letters sent to New York mayor may contain ricin, say police

World News | Reuters | Thursday May 30, 2013

Two anonymous letters addressed to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his gun control group contained material believed to be the deadly poison ricin, and referenced the debate on gun laws, police said.

Air Force setting up unit in Nagpur; will give chopper support for anti-Naxal ops in Chhattisgarh

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 29, 2013

The anti-Naxal operations in Maoist hotbed of Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh are set to get a boost with Indian Air Force (IAF) deciding to provide helicopter support from Nagpur where a new unit is being set up.

Two dead, 23 injured in Boston Marathon blasts: police

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 16, 2013

At least two people were killed and 23 wounded when two explosions struck near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, sparking scenes of panic, police said.

Women's World Cup: England scrape past New Zealand, result inconsequential

Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 13, 2013

Sarah Taylor, who had flopped in the tournament with just 35 against India and later three ducks in a row, was fluent and made 88 off 77 balls. Her knock was laced with 15 fours and a six in the dead rubber. Her 89-minute stay came to an end when she was caught at mid-off by Nicola Browne off Suzie Bates.

Major fighter jet deal, trade dominate French President Francois Hollande's India trip

India News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday February 12, 2013

French President Francois Hollande's visit to India this week is dominated by trade issues, including a $12-billion deal for Rafale fighter jets, nuclear energy and potential tie-ups for new metro lines.