The season-opening Diamond League in Doha, where India’s javelin star Neeraj Chopra breached the 90m mark last season, is currently scheduled to go ahead as planned on May 8, though the organisers are monitoring the situation arising out of the military conflict in the region
The rule, introduced under the Code on Wages, will apply to all types of exits, including resignations, terminations, and layoffs, and aims to ensure faster and more structured payouts.New Delhi: From April 1, 2026, companies in India will be required to complete an employee’s full and final
Rishab Shetty is back in the spotlight, but this time not for a film release. The actor-director, last seen leading Kantara: Chapter 1, has reportedly stirred curiosity online after unfollowing several associates on social media. Did He Unfollow His Kantara Co-Stars?Rishab Shetty is back in the
Tilman Fertitta net worth: How rich is new Connecticut Sun owner? $300M deal explained Updated on: Mar 28, 2026 4:48 AM IST By Khushi Arora Share via Copy link Tilman Fertitta set to buy Connecticut Sun in $300M deal. (Instagram/ @tilmanfertitta) Key Takeaways Summary is AI-generated Tilman
Redmi 15A 5G launched in India with 6300mAh battery: Price, sale date, and key featuresRedmi 15A 5G smartphone has been launched in India. Here’s everything you should know. Updated on: Mar 27, 2026 1:49 PM IST Share via Copy link You may be interested in Redmi K90 Ultra Black 12GB / 16GB RAM
When Geumseong's phone rang on Christmas Eve 2020, he answered nervously. The previous year he'd made the perilous journey to escape from North to South Korea, using an international underground network of safe houses and brokers. Eventually his mother's voice came from the speaker: "Geumseong
Hollywood actor Brad Pitt's words of wisdom emphasized that the pursuit of perfection can hinder personal growth. He encouraged letting go of perfectionism. Quote of the day: Brad Pitt's motivational words on personal growth — “Stop being perfect
Union Minister Hardeep Puri on Friday clarified that the central government is not considering any plan to impose a nationwide lockdown like at the time of the Covid-19 pandemic.Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Puri, on Friday clarified that the rumours of a Covid-19-like nationwide
80 years since World War 2, flashbacks take the form of games, books, podcasts
In a world showing signs of unravelling in new ways (as well as in ways that look eerily familiar), we are still unpacking some of what occurred in the horrific second world war (September 1, 1939 - September 2, 1945).
Testimonies, cautionary tales and re-imaginings take the form of podcasts, videogames, archives and books. “Although the era of the post-war world order has ended, the events that led up to World War 2 are still worth studying, because they seem to echo the state of the world today in so many ways,” says culture writer K Narayanan.
New explorations of the war help us re-examine what could have been, and what could be, in our present and near-future, he adds.
Here is a look at five such explorations.
.
Attentat 1942
How far would you go, to further the cause of freedom?
In this videogame inspired by real events, a young man in the present day is trying to figure out exactly why his grandfather, Jindrich Jelinek, was arrested by the Gestapo in the Nazi-occupied Czech region, during the war.
Was he really involved in the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, a high-ranking SS officer considered one of the architects of the Nazi death camps?
As part of his quest, the young man can speak to Jelinek's wife Ludmila Jelinkova, and to other survivors of the Holocaust (a set of video interviews recreate elements of real-life accounts). He can also refer to fictionalised excerpts from Jelinek's encrypted journal, and archival footage of historical events.
The game is intricate and challenging. Details matter. The player must choose the right questions to pose to Holocaust survivors, for instance, in order to access the video interviews. Use the wrong approach and the survivors may simply shut the door in his face.
Created by the Prague-based independent studio Charles Games, Attentat 1942 was developed in 2017, in association with researchers from Charles University and the Czech Academy of Science's Institute for Contemporary History, along with the Czech Republic's ministry of culture.
Part videogame, part history lesson, what the game offers, perhaps more than anything, is an intimate portrait of civilian life amid such a regime.
.
WWII Cartoons and Propaganda
Months after the US joined the war, in December 1941 (a day after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor), the US Office of War Information (OWI) was created.
By June 1942, it was churning out posters, TV and radio skits, commercials and short films, to bolster support for the American war effort.
It was as part of this campaign that artist J Howard Miller created the We Can Do It poster (nicknamed Rosie the Riveter, encouraging women to take their men's place in the factories, now that the men had left for war).
Warner Bros used Bugs Bunny and Walt Disney's Mickey and Minnie Mouse in films such as Out of the Frying Pan into the Firing Line, in which Minnie saves up leftover bacon grease to donate at a collection centre (fat collected from kitchens in this way was used to make the glycerine in explosives).
In Donald's Decision, meanwhile, the cartoon duck is guided by an angel to take a break from lazing around, stop squandering money on himself, and instead invest with the US Postal Service, as part of the “war savings” fundraising mission.
A collection of these cartoons, posters and stories is available on the US National WWII Museum's YouTube channel, @wwiimuseum.
.
12 Seconds of Silence
In this 2020 non-fiction work, American writer Jamie Holmes tells the story of Section T, a covert American wartime unit that built one of the world's first “smart weapons”, at Johns Hopkins University's Applied Physics Lab.
The team of scientists and engineers, led by geophysicist Merle Tuve, worked together to solve a nearly impossible challenge: figuring out how to destroy a moving target (in this case, fighter planes), when the chances of actually hitting it were very, very low.
Anti-aircraft artillery was proving horribly inefficient. The new bomber planes were small, sleek and fast-moving. The Allies were firing as many as 20,000 shells, for each plane downed.
Could a weapon be designed to explode at a distance from the target instead, and still wreak havoc? The Allies eventually created such a device, and named it the proximity fuze. These radio-triggered explosives could be detonated in the air, and shred a plane with shrapnel.
Ultra-confidential and initially used only over water, to prevent the enemy from seizing and replicating the technology, the proximity fuze helped finally turn the tide of the war.
It exploded Nazi V-1 “buzz bombs” in the air over London, before they could hit the ground. It helped take down kamikaze fighters in the Pacific.
12 Seconds of Silence: How a Team of Inventors, Tinkerers, and Spies Took Down a Nazi Superweapon, which gets its title from the 12-second lag between firing and detonation, tells the story of how the devices were invented.
.
War and Words
In this BBC podcast, Jonathan Dimbleby revisits two turbulent decades of world history (1936 to 1956), through the voices of BBC correspondents of the time. The most dramatic episodes are those that feature original dispatches, frontline reports and personal reflections from those covering World War 2.
A month before D-Day, for instance, as the Allies launched their attack on Normandy to liberate German-occupied Western Europe, BBC's controller of news, AP Ryan, issued a poignant message to his correspondents. “Everything we put out is in the nature of front-page stuff,” he said. “Everything we broadcast is liable to be heard by the troops in the field, and you will hear about it if you say anything of their doings which rings false. Let pride in the achievement of our armies come through but never seek to jazz up a plain story.”
.
Wolfenstein: The New Order
What would the world look like if the Nazis had won?
There are plenty of marvellous books and graphic novels on the subject, but the world of the videogame Wolfenstein: The New Order (2014) offers a stunning visceral immersion.
It is set in the 1960s. A fascist victory has reshaped science, technology and interpersonal relationships. The Nazis rule Europe, and fascists dominate most of the rest of the world.
The player is an American war veteran who wakes from a 14-year coma to find that all that remains of the battle he fought is a ragtag resistance. He joins this guerrilla war against an enemy now solidified by decades of power, propaganda, public inertia — and new robotic war machines.
Several sequels and prequels have followed. In some, the veteran sees small victories; breaks out of a dungeon; or uncovers Nazi plans for undead “super soldiers”.
The 2014 game offers dramatic plotlines and ultra-realistic immersive graphics, but for those who prefer to start at the beginning, the first Wolfenstein game was released in 1981. The last was released in 2019 (with hackers now helping the resistance too). More games and an Amazon Studios series are in the works, as the battle against fascism continues.
Get 360° coverage—from daily headlines
to 100 year archives.
Source: HindustanTimes
Related Posts: BSP's Unravelling Justin Bieber snaps at a fan showing concern about his well-being Rohith Krishna S Becomes India's 89th Chess Grandmaster With Almaty Showing Orry posts partying video showing middle finger after questioning in drugs case Rimjhim Makers Face Backlash For Showing Intimate Scenes Featuring A Minor This 66-year-old is showing senior citizens how to live better Centre tells social media platforms to take down video showing killing of Manipur man Priyanka Chopra is all hearts as Malti Marie makes a sketch showing their bond Punjab CM Mann showing significant improvement India, China ties showing positive trend, says Chinese FM Wang Yi
The war in West Asia has cast a spotlight on India’s interests in the region. While the disruption of energy supply and maritime trade have taken precedence, the fate of 10 million Indians who work in Gulf countries has found little mention in public discourse
1 days ago
Lakhs of students who appeared for the Bihar Board 10th exam 2026 are eagerly awaiting the Bihar Board Matriculation Result 2026. The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) may announce the exact date and time for the Bihar Board Matriculation Result 2026 at any moment. According to media reports
1 days ago
For many, the fitness journey begins and ends with a number on the weighing scale. It’s the easiest metric to track, but also the most misleading. A lower number may feel like progress, but it doesn’t always reflect better health, improved strength, or a leaner body. In fact
1 days ago
Love Horoscope Today for March 28, 2026: Friends’ opinions may cloud your judgement; follow your heartDaily Love Horoscope March 28, 2026: Find daily astrological predictions for all sun signs. Published on: Mar 28, 2026 6:03 AM IST By Neeraj Dhankher Share via Copy link Aries: Your social life
1 days ago
Silicon Valley is reeling from the seismic verdict delivered by an LA jury on Wednesday. Tech giants Meta and YouTube were found to be liable for designing their platforms to be addictive, which harmed a 20-year-old's mental health. The plaintiff at the heart of the case was only known by her first
1 days ago
Tiger Woods has been arrested on charges of driving under the influence after rolling his car in a crash in Florida, authorities have confirmed. The Martin County Sheriff's Office said the 15-time major champion was also charged with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test
1 days ago
Indian Oil buys first Iranian LPG since 2018 as shortage worsensThe 43,000 tons of propane and butane that Indian Oil is shipping from Iran is enough to meet half a day's demand, underscoring the LPG shortage in India. Updated on: Mar 27, 2026 2:28 PM IST Bloomberg Share via Copy link Indian Oil
1 days ago
Restaurants and food delivery platforms are adopting a cautious hiring approach for the IPL season due to LPG supply disruptions impacting operations. While demand from cricket fans is expected, limited kitchen capacity and menu restrictions are leading to a more selective hiring process
1 days ago
Star Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah has been pulled up by the Pakistan Cricket Board after he tweeted about the Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The board has said that Naseem violated the terms of his central contract and issued him a show-cause notice
1 days ago
The Artemis II crew has arrived in Florida for final preparations for NASA's first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years. This 10-day mission will send astronauts on a loop around the Moon, testing the Orion spacecraft's deep space capabilities. The mission features the first Black, female
1 days ago
The Union government has cut the special additional excise duty on petrol to Rs 3 per litre from Rs 13 per litre, and on diesel to zero from Rs 10. This is expected to help oil marketing companies keep petrol and diesel prices stable.The Union government has cut the special additional excise
1 days ago
Congestion ease at IGI, boost to logistics: PM Modi to inaugurate Noida International airport todaySpread over 11,742.45 acres, the Noida International Airport will be home to an 87-acre multi-modal cargo hub, a 40-acre maintenance, repair and operation hub Updated on: Mar 28
1 days ago
Are schools open in Ghaziabad today? Check order ahead of Noida airport launchThe revised order, however, leaves unanswered questions over whether 800 school buses earlier requisitioned for the event will still be taken over. Published on: Mar 28
1 days ago
Phil Foden's World Cup audition ended painfully with the consoling arm of England head coach Thomas Tuchel around his shoulder. The 25-year-old's face was a picture of hurt, primarily from a dreadful challenge by Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo that left him clutching his ankle
1 days ago
A devastating snow avalanche struck the Zojilla Pass on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred in the zero point area connecting the Kashmir Valley with Ladakh. Seven individuals from Kargil lost their lives in the tragedy. Five others sustained injuries
1 days ago
West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has taken a strong stance against what she perceives as systemic targeting of certain communities during the electoral roll revision. Accusing officials of removing lakhs of names arbitrarily, she has labeled the absence of the first supplementary list
1 days ago
Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi is confident of repeating his father's success in bringing the party back to power, citing a strong "undercurrent for change." He highlighted the formation of a six-party coalition and a vision for a "Greater Assam" that empowers its people and fosters unity
1 days ago
Techie burnt out at 15 LPA job, considers quitting without an offer: ‘Never enjoyed it’In a Reddit post, a techie shared how, after graduating in 2024, a service-based company offered a permanent WFH role with a salary of 15 LPA. Updated on: Mar 28
1 days ago
Haryana: HC breather for 10,000 govt employeesWhile disposing of a clutch of review applications, the bench of justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and justice Sudeepti Sharma held that the recruitment made for the posts in 24 groups with nearly 10,000 employees did not warrant interference Published on:
1 days ago
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that his government would “break the backbone” of “Miyas” in the state if the Bharatiya Janata Party returns to power in the Assembly elections, PTI reported. Speaking at a campaign rally in Dhakuakhana of Lakhimpur district
1 days ago
According to media reports, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf have been removed from Israel’s hit list after Pakistan requested that Washington not target them. A Pakistani source privy to the matter told Reuters that Israel wanted to kill them
1 days ago
I’ve been travelling through districts in West Bengal with sizeable Muslim populations—Murshidabad, Malda, Uttar Dinajpur, and Birbhum—speaking with people from all walks of life. From small traders and madrassa teachers to daily wage workers and local voices
1 days ago
Haryana moving from LPG to PNG: Saini to PM ModiAccording to the chief minister, 3.32 lakh PNG connections have been provided in the state so far; to further boost expansion, the provision of deemed permission has been introduced for laying PNG networks Published on: Mar 28
1 days ago
The Kerala High Court on Friday directed the Election Commission to decide within two months a plea filed against Bharatiya Janata Party’s B Gopalakrishnan for making allegedly communal remarks during his campaign for the upcoming Assembly elections, Live Law reported
1 days ago
Why bonds deserve a bigger place in your portfolioBonds bring together fixed returns, regular payouts, and improved access in a way that makes financial planning simpler, more practical. Updated on: Mar 27, 2026 7:21 PM IST By HT Brand Studio Share via Copy link In a market defined by volatility
1 days ago
Six Congress rebel leaders in Puducherry have refused to withdraw their nominations from constituencies allotted to allies DMK and VCK, setting up a direct contest just weeks ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections. The six constituencies are Kalapet, Raj Bhavan, Thirubuvanai, Karaikal South
1 days ago
Elon Musk joined a call between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi discussing the Middle East crisis and the Strait of Hormuz. This unusual inclusion of a private citizen, confirmed by officials, suggests a thawing of relations between Musk and Trump after a past falling out
1 days ago
