It has been 37 years since the September 30 tragedy. Last week, children of the six army generals killed in the Communist coup attempt launched a book, Fireflies of Truth in the Night Sky, to commemorate the bloody event.
Following is a record of their recollections of the unfolding events during the week of 28 September to 5 October 1965. Lacking contextual facts, the book, which attempts to set the record straight, rests solely on eyewitness accounts.
This year, Indonesia and India mark 75 years of diplomatic relations. However, the ties between the two nations have existed much longer, predating the establishment of the Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of India. These connections span social, cultural, religious, economic, and trade aspects. But do those close ties of the past have any bearing on the present relationship? Why is there no direct flight between the capitals of the two countries?
Indian Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor-Leste, Sandeep Chakravorty, shares his views on this matter at TEMPO TALKS.
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