Limit AFSPA to specific missions, says retd Maj-Gen Vombatkere

The controversy over the Armed Forces Special Powers Act has been raging for several years. The act's opponents argue that soldiers use the legal protection they enjoy under the Act as a cover to......

Limit AFSPA to specific missions, says retd Maj-Gen Vombatkere

The controversy over the Armed Forces Special Powers Act has been raging for several years. The act's opponents argue that soldiers use the legal protection they enjoy under the Act as a cover to......

Dalai Lama speaks on life after retirement and art of happiness

To make a truly significant impact in the world, every Indian should shoulder more responsibility to build a healthy India, said the Dalai Lama on Saturday. Delivering the Fifth Penguin annual......

'Omar is taking a risk, but it should be taken'

In the first part of this interview with Bula Devi, former home secretary G K Pillai had talked about why the Armed Forces Special Powers Act need not be repealed immediately but the......

Anju bags Rajiv Khel Ratna

Ace long jumper Anju Bobby George has been declared winner of the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna for her outstanding performances last year, during whichshewon a bronze medal at the World......

Indian sportstars to catwalk

Indian football captain Baichung Bhutia and women's hockey skipper Suraj Lata Devi are all set to make history, albeit not on the field but on the ramp.The nimble-footed soccer star and the gutsy......