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High-flying Nairs first couple to both get Air Marshal rank in Indian Air Force

High-flying Nairs first couple to both get Air Marshal rank in Indian Air Force

NEW DELHI: A husband-wife combination of three-star generals is extremely rare. When Sadhna Saxena Nair was promoted to the rank of Air Marshal in the IAF on Monday, the Nairs attained that exceptional distinction.Air Marshal Sadhna Nair, a doctor who took over as the director-general of hospital services (armed forces) on Monday, joined her husband Air Marshal K P Nair, a fighter pilot who retired as...

ODI World Cup: Plucky Netherlands stun high-flying South Africa in second upset in three days | Cricket News

ODI World Cup: Plucky Netherlands stun high-flying South Africa in second upset in three days | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: A heroic 69-ball 78 rescue effort by skipper Scott Edwards was followed by an all-round bowling performance as European outsiders Netherlands humiliated South Africa for a famous win in ODI World Cup Match 15 in Dharamsala on Tuesday.It was a second major upset in three days at the marquee tournament after Afghanistan shocked defending champions England on Sunday.In a match marred by rain,...

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