Bharat Ratna for Vajpayee, Netaji, Malviya, Dhyan Chand and Kanshi Ram?

Speculation is rife that former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose may be named for the country's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna. The speculation has been......

How India celebrated 1st Republic Day

The maiden celebrations marking the birth of the Republic of India were not held on Rajpath (now Kartavya Path), the historical avenue that has over time become synonymous with the ceremony, but it......

All-women marching, band contingents may participate in next R-Day Parade

Next year's Republic Day Parade in New Delhi could see all-women marching and band contingents with authorities working on such a proposal for the ceremonial event to be held at Kartavya Path,......

From Kingsway to Kartavya Path, the journey of majestic Rajpath

From witnessing the dawn of Independence to playing host to annual Republic Day celebrations for over seven decades, the historic Rajpath in India's power capital has seen the colonial rule and......

Karan Johar to make a biopic on Dhyan Chand

A look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities: After biopics like Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Mary Kom, and the upcoming film M S Dhoni, get ready for yet another......

Manu Bhaker Crowned BBC Sportswoman of the Year

Star Indian pistol shooter Manu Bhaker was named the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year on Monday, following her outstanding performance at the Paris Olympics. IMAGE: Manu Bhaker poses with her......

From Paris to Peru: Manu Bhaker's next big challenge

Ace pistol shooter Manu Bhaker will lead a 35-member Indian team in the season-opening ISSF World Cups in April in South America with almost all the shooters who featured in the Paris Olympics......

World champ Gukesh becomes highest ranked Indian

IMAGE: D Gukesh. Photograph: FIDE/X Continuing his rapid rise, world champion D Gukesh dethroned compatriot Arjun Erigiasi to become the highest-ranked Indian chess player, at fourth, in the......

Remembering Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

PM Modi, Sports Minister Mandaviya lead tributes to Olympian Dhyan Chand on Thursday, August 29, his birth anniversary. IMAGE: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya pays tribute to Major Dhyan Chand......

'It's a dream come true moment for me'

  IMAGE: Gukesh is hounoured with Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Photograph: Kind Courtesy President of India /X India's sporting heroes were over the moon after being conferred the......