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George Fernandes, former defence minister, dies at 88

 Fernandes, who was born to a Christian family in Mangalore, Karnataka, burst into national limelight when as a firebrand trade unionist in Mumbai he organised a railways strike in 1974 that brought......

The Nuclear Physicist Whose Smile Worked Wonders

 'Rajagopala Chidambaram's smile, simplicity and ability to put younger colleagues at ease always encouraged me to approach him for advice or guidance.' IMAGE: May 20, 1998: Then chairman of the......

Barak deal: CBI to question George Fernandes

 The Central Bureau of Investigation will question former defence minister George Fernandes and former naval chief Admiral Sushil Kumar in connection with Barak missile deal. The questioning will......

George Fernandes hospitalised

 National Democratic Alliance Convener and former Defence Minister George Fernandes was on Tuesday admitted to a hospital in Bangalore after he complained of breathlessness and discomfort in......

Why George Fernandes once sent 2 babus to Siachen

 Fernandes sent two defence ministry officials on familiarisation trips to various parts of Jammu and Kashmir and to the areas bordering China in Arunachal to see for themselves the difficulties......

George Fernandes: The minister who threw Coke out of India, stalled HPCL privatisation

 Fernandes wanted Coca-Cola Company to not just transfer 60 per cent of the shares of its Indian firm but also the formula for its concentrate to Indian shareholders. IMAGE: A file photo of former......

Govt to review defence buys in October

 The government's plans to acquire a host of arms systems and the advanced jet trainer within this financial year will be reviewed in October when defence and finance ministry officials meet to......

India to export LCA soon: Fernandes

 India would commence export of Light Combat Aircraft being manufactured in the country four to five years from now.Addressing a press conference today in the city, defence minister George Fernandes......

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