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......

What Defeat in UP Will Mean for Brand Modi

Any defeat for the BJP would imply that anti-incumbency against Modi has set in, says N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi lays the foundation stone for the Major......

'Babur could be really brutal'

'Physically, he was a strong man, but given to moments of emotional weakness.''He had to be put back on the right track by the women in his life.' IMAGE: Kunal Kapoor in The Empire. One remembers......

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two.Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life. IMAGE: Dilip......

'Rani Rampal's No 28 will be cherished forever'

Your No. 28 jersey was synonymous with unmatched skill: PM Modi to ex-hockey captain Rani Rampal IMAGE: Rani Rampal announced her retirement on Thursday last, ending a glittering 16-year......

India beat Germany in second hockey Test, but lose series in shoot-out

IMAGE: India's players celebrate scoring in the second hockey Test against Germany in New Delhi on Thursday. Photograph: Hockey India/Instagram Skipper Harmanpreet Singh and Sukhjeet Singh scored......

Queen bows out: Ex-India hockey captain Rani Rampal retires

'It was a tough to take this decision, especially when you have played 15-16 years for the country.' IMAGE: Rani Rampal signs off as one of India's most decorated hockey players after leading the......

India stunned by Germany in hockey opener

Wasteful India lose 0-2 to Germany in first hockey Test IMAGE: Germany, who are reigning Olympic silver-medallists, fielded a young team for the series. Photograph: Hockey India/X......

India gear up to settle the score against Germany

IMAGE:  India have a very good opportunity to avenge their loss in Paris. Photograph: Hockey India/X International hockey will return to the capital after a 10-year gap when Olympic......