By: kaleem | 2011-04-02 | Arts & Entertainment The sweet lady who became famous for her portrayal of frail but mentally tough characters in films like Mirch Masala, Ek Baar Phir, Main Zinda Zinda Hoon and Damil? She's back after a long hiatus. read more
By: arpita pol | 2011-08-26 | Current Affairs Many Asian publications for defence list Asian Naval forces as among the most powerful in the world. With fleets of air craft carriers, submarines and war ships, countries such as Japan, India, China and South Korea have well developed defence acquisition and management systems in place. read more
By: Paul hussey | 2010-09-28 | Journalism Many years ago I worked at RN Hospital Haslar, England and as its history is very interesting I thought I would write about it's fun history. The Royal Hospital Haslar began as a Royal Navy hospital in 1753. It has a long and distinguished history in the medical care of service personnel in peacetime and in war. A lot of poltergeist activity has been reported in the galley. According to a clairvoyant who worked in the hospital there are three ghosts occupying the kitchen area. read more
By: Mike Burleson | 2010-04-02 | News and society After the disastrous American invasion of Quebec in the winter of 1775-76, General Arnold realized the British would use the Great Lakes to reconquer her rebellious colonies. He immediately began the construction of one of the strangest fleet ever seen in American waters. read more
By: Mary Rose | 2011-04-02 | News and society A large-scale naval exercise in the Barents Sea was conducted by the Russian Northern Fleet’s Kola Flotilla. Based on the exercise scenario, many warships put to sea after minesweepers had cleared the way for them and teamed with military aircrafts to destroy an enemy submarine. Besides, these warships also fired artillery during the performance and carried out maneuvering exercises, which cooperated with naval aviation units to locate as well as attack enemies. The naval exercise witnessed appearances of anti-submarine warfare (ASW) ships, submarine chasers, Kamov Ka-27 Helix helicopters and Ilyushin Il-38 May maritime patrol aircraft. Now, let take a look at some images of the naval exercise in the Barents Sea read more
By: George Cain | 2010-10-19 | Train Travel If you are in the Miami Florida area on vacation and you love railroads, then we have a great, little known, museum that you will love. Located in the same entrance as the Miami Dade Metro Zoo, the Gold Coast Railroad Museum is located just to the left of the Metro Zoo before the zoo parking lot. You might think that you are lost or in the wrong place as you enter the Metro Zoo park read more
By: Sky Light | 2011-04-15 | Boats A £5million ($8million) prototype naval ship called M80 Stiletto has been launched by the Pentagon in the fight against drug smugglers. The US Department of Defence's latest weapon looks like Batman toy and is able to glide across just three feet of water at speeds of 60mph thanks to its light and carbon-fiber construction. The 88ft long Stiletto vessel can also transport commandos. Its rear cargo area holds a 36ft rigid inflatable boat that can carry an unmanned surveillance aircraft launched from the top of the boat. Besides, the M80 Stiletto features radar-busting sleek and inward-sloping superstructure that help the vehicle be onto drug runners before they've seen it coming. read more
By: Brian Gillet | 2011-04-13 | Gifts While the term "supercarrier" is not an official term, it does accurately reflect the sheer size of these aircraft carriers. There are currently 11 such ships with a displacement of over 70,000 long tons. Supercarriers are the largest warships ever built and they operate exactly like a floating city. read more
By: brainrobin | 2011-04-04 | College Founded in the year 1845 by George Bancroft, the then Secretary of the Navy in the historic Annapolis, U.S Naval Academy has always been a pride point for the country. History and evolution of the aca... read more
By: Mark Whichard | 2010-03-26 | Travel & Leisure Visitors to Florida will be happy to know that there are plenty of low-cost and even free attractions that are every bit as exciting as theme parks for which this state is famous. One such attraction is the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola read more
By: Montwrobleski77 | 2010-09-18 | Cancer Asbestos-exposed smoking men undergoing screening in a mandated program for naval shipyard workers were categorized as having normal or abnormal pulmonary status on the basis of chest X ray and pulmonary function tests read more
By: Jed Crowl | 2010-10-11 | Travel & Leisure What turns a business trip into a great experience? Most people agree that it is the hotel. With the right hotel, government and business travelers have everything they need for successful and enjoyable trips to the Naval Air Station and other areas in Lemoore. Thus, those who are looking for Lemoore hotels must keep three important things in mind. read more
By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | 2011-02-23 | Travel & Leisure The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park is a unique military museum which showcases many highlights from the US military's eventful history. It features three unique vessels which may be explored, along with an array of other military vehicles and an engrossing selection of exhibits on various topics of interest. read more
By: Donald Hood | 2011-02-05 | Business (1888PressRelease) Celebrate 100 years of Naval Aviation aboard Flagship Cruises & Events Spectator Cruise. read more
By: dkagencies08@gmail.com | 2011-02-13 | Book Reviews The book ventures into a rather uncharted territory exploring, as it does, the ethnicity and social identity of the tribes of Northern-Hill track – comprising the present-day hill states of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttrakhand. These tribes, demonstrates the author, were the real architects of the Indus Valley (or Harappan) Civilization. read more