Syed Firdaus Ashraf marches through time to trace the bitter history between Russia and its West European neighbours.
Sukanya Verma lists her this week's OTT recommendations.
'Ludicrous they might be, but they are not without threats -- much like letters that appear suddenly in homes of those opposing the government.' 'One must exercise some caution before believing in them,' says Uttaran Das Gupta.
Here is a recap of all the big events that shaped the world last week.
Till recently there was no monument to the Maratha victory or the great Maratha General Mahadji Shinde. It was a defeat, such as never suffered by the British in India.
New Delhi's growing defence partnership with Tokyo could take wing with the US-2 (Utility Seaplane Mark 2), a one-of-a-kind amphibious aircraft that has Indian naval planners goggle-eyed.
More, many market gurus expect the Sensex to reach 30,000 levels by December and 40,000-45,000 in three to four years.