'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......

Day after US voices concern, Indian Army team joins Russian military drill

An Indian Army team on Thursday joined the Vostok military exercise in Russia in which a number of countries, including China, are participating. The exercise from September 1 to 7 is taking place......

Indian Army wins gold at 'Olympics of Military Patrolling'

The Indian Army, represented by 4/5 Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force), bagged the coveted Gold medal at exercises in the United Kingdom dubbed the "Olympics of Military Patrolling". The Indian team......

Buried in snow for months, bodies of 3 soldiers recovered

The bodies of three of the four army personnel, who died after their mountaineering expedition team was struck by an avalanche last October at a height of over 18,300 feet in Ladakh, have been......

Army first priority, shooting second, says Jitu Rai

'I will train hard for a comeback into the national team and also aim for the Olympics.' IMAGE: Jitu Rai has won half a dozen World Cup medals, including two gold medals, a World Championship......