Links read on 15th April 2014

Thorium is going to be the next nuclear fuel. Economist

Army Generals give an emotional birthday surprise to the widow of their colleague - Respect HT

Inefficient but very good progress on producing solar power even in the absence of sunlight Boston

India's nuclear Doctrine needs change - BS

Philips seeks to expand in the consumer electronics market ET

FMCG in developed market seems to be slowing. Nestle results dictate this Livemint Also, an article in ICIS suggests declining consumption with growing age. 

Google acquires a drone maker Titan Aerospace in Mexico Trak.in

Monsoons to be below normal in 2014 - A private forecasting company Skymet HT
Excellent pics on Water fight festival in Thailand CNN