Torstar Corporation is a Canadian mass media company which primarily publishes news. It is known for publishing the Toronto Star, its flagship and namesake. Torstar was purchased by NordStar Capital LP, which is currently owned by Jordan Bitove. They also publishes daily newspapers in Hamilton, Peterborough, Niagara Region, and Waterloo Region. In addition to the Metroland Media Group and a minority position on Canadian Press.
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John D. Brown is an American author who writes thrillers and epic fantasy.
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Brigadier Sher Jung Thapa MVC was a military officer of the Jammu and Kashmir State Forces and later the Indian Army. Revered as the Hero of Skardu, he was a recipient of the Indian Army's second highest gallantry award, the Maha Vir Chakra (MVC).
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