India's Untold Nepal Stories

In 2017, a retired R&AW officer conveyed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was keen to get monarchy restored in Nepal and suggested that I support these efforts. A fascinating......

'What haven't the Gorkhas done for the Indian Army?'

'Gorkhas are terrific soldiers. They are known the world over for their fighting qualities.' IMAGE: Gorkha soldiers in the Indian Army. Photograph: From the Rediff Archives "In the Kargil War in......

Coach Marquez yet to taste win as India held by Malaysia

IMAGE: India are yet to register a victory under new coach Manolo Marquez. Photograph: Kind courtesy Indian Football Team/X The Indian men's football team ended the year without a win as they......

'Qualifying for the Asian Cup is minimal goal'

'Marquez is trying to instil his philosophy, and that's going to take time. With time, training, and the level of coaching he has, I have no doubt we'll be a strong team in the qualifiers.' IMAGE:......

Coach Manolo eyes first win as India take on Vietnam

IMAGE: Manolo took over as India Head Coach in July 2024. Photograph: AIFF Head coach Manolo Marquez will seek his first win with Team India in an international friendly against Vietnam in Nahm......

'We talk a lot about kids': Chhetri, Kohli bond over fatherhood

IMAGE: Sunil Chhetri said he has enjoyed sharing days of fatherhood with his good friend Virat Kohli. Photograph: Kind Courtesy RCB/X Sunil Chhetri and Virat Kohli, two of India's most iconic......

Anwar Ali's AIFF ban sparks outrage, Chhetri defends him

IMAGE: Anwar Ali was handed a four-month ban by All India Football Federation (AIFF) in early September. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Anwar Ali/Instagram Former captain Sunil Chhetri on Thursday......