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From Battlefields To Borderlands: How India Is Turning Sites Of Conflict Into Travel Destinations
Battlefield tourism is travel whose primary purpose is to visit places associated with warfare. Here's a brief look at its development in India and what visitors should keep in mind.
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On Manipur's 'Nupi Lan Day' To Honour Anti-Colonial Revolt, A Women Power Run In Delhi
Women from Manipur including senior citizens participated in a run in honour of the 86th Nupi Lan (Women's War) Day, in memory of revolts by the women of Manipur against British rule in 1904 and 1939.
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Independence Day 2025: 10 Must-Visit War Memorials In India
The National War Memorial in New Delhi was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019.
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How Cho La Battlefield Tourism In Sikkim Is Taking Dark Tourism A Step Ahead
Battlefield tourism refers to the practice of visiting sites of historical military conflicts, such as battlefields, memorials, war cemeteries, and museums
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"Come See Where We Fought": He Honours His Son, A Kargil War Hero, Every Year
Colonel Virender Thapar (Retd.) visits the Drass War Memorial in Ladakh every year in May-June to honour his son, Captain Vijayant Thapar, who was killed in action in the 1999 Kargil conflict. Capt Thapar was conferred with Vir Chakra (Posthumously).
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When Karachi Port Burned For Days In 1971 - Courtesy Indian Navy
The strikes on Malir Cantonment near Karachi and the Navy's forward-deployment in the Arabian Sea brought memories of the 1971 war, when the Indian Navy went on the offensive and decimated the Karachi port.
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"They Dug Trenches Outside Our Homes": Memories Of 1971 Security Drills
The Centre has asked several states to conduct security drills on Wednesday to "train civilians and students for effective civil defence in the event of a hostile attack".
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"Resilience, Compassion, Talent": Manipur's Women Run Marathon In 'Nupi Lan' Memorial Meet In Delhi
Hundreds of women from Manipur's Meitei community participated in a marathon and a friendly football match in Delhi as a memorial to the 'Nupi Lan' (Women's War), a significant chapter in Manipur's history when women rebelled against the British.
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Actor Nimrat Kaur Inaugurates War Memorial Dedicated To Her Father In Rajasthan
Late Major Bhupender Singh, who was killed by terrorists on January 23, 1994, was honoured today in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar, his hometown, on the occasion of his 72nd birth anniversary.
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25th Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM To Carry Out First Blast Of Shinkun La Tunnel Project Tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Kargil War Memorial on July 26 and pay homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, his office said on Thursday.
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Captain Vikram Batra's Twin Chokes Up Looking At Peak His Brother Captured
Vishal Batra, the twin brother of Kargil War hero Captain Vikram Batra who died fighting Pakistani forces, said he has been coming to Kargil for the last 15 years in memory of his brother.
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Army Chief Flags Off Motorcycle Expedition On 25 Years Of Kargil War Win
Army Chief General Manoj Pande on Thursday flagged off the Indian Army D5 Motorcycle Expedition from the National War Memorial in the national capital.
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Ahead Of Taking Oath, PM Modi Pays Tributes To Mahatma Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi visited Rajghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, on Sunday, marking the beginning of the day of his swearing-in ceremony with tributes to the Father of the Nation.
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UK's India Gate To Commemorate Role Of Indian Soldiers From World Wars
Brighton's local council approved plans for an annual multi-faith event at the India Gate memorial to commemorate Indian soldiers' role in the World Wars, aiming to honor their sacrifices and promote understanding of their vital history.
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Henry Kissinger's Controversial Link To Bhopal Gas Tragedy Case
Henry Kissinger, after the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy that caused deaths and impacted generations, played a controversial role in shielding the American chemical company Union Carbide from legal accountability.
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From Battlefields To Borderlands: How India Is Turning Sites Of Conflict Into Travel Destinations
Battlefield tourism is travel whose primary purpose is to visit places associated with warfare. Here's a brief look at its development in India and what visitors should keep in mind.
-
On Manipur's 'Nupi Lan Day' To Honour Anti-Colonial Revolt, A Women Power Run In Delhi
Women from Manipur including senior citizens participated in a run in honour of the 86th Nupi Lan (Women's War) Day, in memory of revolts by the women of Manipur against British rule in 1904 and 1939.
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Independence Day 2025: 10 Must-Visit War Memorials In India
The National War Memorial in New Delhi was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019.
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How Cho La Battlefield Tourism In Sikkim Is Taking Dark Tourism A Step Ahead
Battlefield tourism refers to the practice of visiting sites of historical military conflicts, such as battlefields, memorials, war cemeteries, and museums
-
"Come See Where We Fought": He Honours His Son, A Kargil War Hero, Every Year
Colonel Virender Thapar (Retd.) visits the Drass War Memorial in Ladakh every year in May-June to honour his son, Captain Vijayant Thapar, who was killed in action in the 1999 Kargil conflict. Capt Thapar was conferred with Vir Chakra (Posthumously).
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When Karachi Port Burned For Days In 1971 - Courtesy Indian Navy
The strikes on Malir Cantonment near Karachi and the Navy's forward-deployment in the Arabian Sea brought memories of the 1971 war, when the Indian Navy went on the offensive and decimated the Karachi port.
-
"They Dug Trenches Outside Our Homes": Memories Of 1971 Security Drills
The Centre has asked several states to conduct security drills on Wednesday to "train civilians and students for effective civil defence in the event of a hostile attack".
-
"Resilience, Compassion, Talent": Manipur's Women Run Marathon In 'Nupi Lan' Memorial Meet In Delhi
Hundreds of women from Manipur's Meitei community participated in a marathon and a friendly football match in Delhi as a memorial to the 'Nupi Lan' (Women's War), a significant chapter in Manipur's history when women rebelled against the British.
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Actor Nimrat Kaur Inaugurates War Memorial Dedicated To Her Father In Rajasthan
Late Major Bhupender Singh, who was killed by terrorists on January 23, 1994, was honoured today in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar, his hometown, on the occasion of his 72nd birth anniversary.
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25th Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM To Carry Out First Blast Of Shinkun La Tunnel Project Tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Kargil War Memorial on July 26 and pay homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, his office said on Thursday.
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Captain Vikram Batra's Twin Chokes Up Looking At Peak His Brother Captured
Vishal Batra, the twin brother of Kargil War hero Captain Vikram Batra who died fighting Pakistani forces, said he has been coming to Kargil for the last 15 years in memory of his brother.
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Army Chief Flags Off Motorcycle Expedition On 25 Years Of Kargil War Win
Army Chief General Manoj Pande on Thursday flagged off the Indian Army D5 Motorcycle Expedition from the National War Memorial in the national capital.
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Ahead Of Taking Oath, PM Modi Pays Tributes To Mahatma Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi visited Rajghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, on Sunday, marking the beginning of the day of his swearing-in ceremony with tributes to the Father of the Nation.
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UK's India Gate To Commemorate Role Of Indian Soldiers From World Wars
Brighton's local council approved plans for an annual multi-faith event at the India Gate memorial to commemorate Indian soldiers' role in the World Wars, aiming to honor their sacrifices and promote understanding of their vital history.
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Henry Kissinger's Controversial Link To Bhopal Gas Tragedy Case
Henry Kissinger, after the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy that caused deaths and impacted generations, played a controversial role in shielding the American chemical company Union Carbide from legal accountability.
