Democracy, Interrupted: Some lesser known facts about emergency 1975-77

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Democracy, Interrupted: Some lesser known facts about emergency 1975-77 44 years ago, in 1975, India saw its darkest phase when then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared emergency across the country. June 25: The day that changed Indian Cricket forever While June 23 is celebrated as Olympic day all over the world, Indian cricket can lay claim to June 25. Not only did India win the World Cup on June 25 (1983), India's cricket journey had also started on June 25 (1932) at Lord's when CK Nayudu's men faced the MCC under Douglas Jardine. Leftist groups protest US secretary of state's visit Hundreds of supporters of left-wing groups marched in India's capital on Tuesday to protest a visit by the US secretary of state and denounce American policies in the Middle East. See how Paris is all set to become Delhi Meteorologists placed more than half of France, including around the capital, on alert for high temperatures as a heatwave was expected to spread across continental Europe this week. Done with Cuban cigars! Try a Nicaraguan From "rich and full-bodied" to "complex with hints of licorice," aficionados exhaust the lexicon to capture the essence of Nicaragua's most highly-prized produce -- not wine, but cigars, which are especially popular in the United States. Soyuz capsule returns station crew to Earth after 204 days in space Three astronauts safely returned to Earth after spending more than six months aboard the International Space Station.Soyuz capsule returns station crew to Earth after 204 days in space. 5 ways to to deal with criticism at work Handling criticism the right way — especially if it is constructive — can make you a better, more efficient performer at work. Builders woo buyers with cleaner, greener, smart homes Property developers are increasingly willing to indulge and attract buyers in a slow real estate market dented by a liquidity crunch in the shadow-banking sector and bad debt woes at state-run banks. From flexible work hours to nap rooms, here's how startups are wooing their employees Startup founders, who face long hours, huge workloads and a relentless pursuit of revenue and profitability, have another Key Responsibility Area of sorts — coming up with policies that keep young employees engaged and on their toes. What's likely to top Pompeo's Delhi agenda ​US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will visit India from Tuesday for talks with government leaders over a growing list of trade and investment issues that has cast a shadow over ties between the two big democracies.

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