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40 Years Of Operation Meghdoot!

The Indian Air Force recalled its contribution in Operation Meghdoot 40 years ago when its tactical and strategic airlifters and key helicopters ferried men and material to 'dizzying heights' in......

IAF's dark night airlift saves Army jawan from losing arm

An Indian Army personnel, whose hand had got severed while operating a machine at a unit in a forward area, was brought to a Delhi hospital after a "dark night airlift" by an IAF C-130J aircraft......

CBI summons Akhilesh as witness in illegal mining case

The Central Bureau of Investigation has summoned Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav as a witness for questioning on Thursday in illegal mining cases......

'Trapped workers played cricket'

'I decided to send a bat and a ball which was smaller in size so that it shouldn't get stuck in the pipe. And with that, they had a little good time.' IMAGE: The workers inside Uttarkashi's......

After 5 days, slow progress in tunnel rescue as drill takes longer

Rescue workers had bored through 24 metres of rubble at a collapsed tunnel here up to Friday evening, less than half the stretch of debris blocking the way to the 40 workers trapped inside for more......

'FAME must include tractors and LCVs'

'The scheme excludes tractors, light commercial vehicles, and medium and heavy commercial vehicles.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Tube Investments of India Chennai-based Murugappa Group-promoted Tube......

M-cap battle: Bajaj group dethrones Aditya Birla from 3rd spot

The Pune-based Rahul Bajaj group, thanks to an amazing stock market ride by Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv, has grabbed third spot, pushing the Aditya Birla group down to fourth position. There......

Tata Trusts to invest in socially relevant start-ups

The partners intend to invest $2 million annually through the India Innovation Growth Programme for the entrepreneurs to develop technology-based solutions for the betterment of the society Moving......

Do Boeing, GE have US permission to Make in India?

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar says global aircraft makers will have to get approval from their own governments to transfer technology and build jets in India. Alnoor Peermohamed reports from......

Films, books that inspire corporate head honchos

What do A-listers like to read, watch or listen to? And who are the people they admire? Here is a list -- IMAGE: The poster of the film Taare Zameen Par. The film is one of the favourites of Amit......

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Scoop seems like they conclude he is, but Vaihayasi Pande Daniel recommends that you watch the film to find out for yourselves. IMAGE: Keeley Hawes, left, plays Amanda Thirsk, Prince Andrew's......

Murder Mubarak Trailer: Star-Studded Suspense

Thanks to wacky characters and the actors playing them, Murder Mubarak may be genuinely funny, expects Mayur Sanap. One murder. Many suspects.The Agastha Christie-style murder mystery template......

Kareena Waited 23 Years To Play THIS Role

Photograph: Kind courtesy Kareena Kapoor Khan/Instagram After playing a character who murders her husband in Jaane Jaan, Kareena Kapoor crosses over to the other side, to play a detective in The......

Neeyat Review: It's Not Boring But...

Neeyat creates zero interest in the characters, sighs Deepa Gahlot. Any film that uses Agatha Christie's murder mysteries as a source of inspiration starts out at a disadvantage. There is an......

Detective Vidya Makes Neeyat Trailer Intriguing

Agatha Christie meets Vidya Balan in Neeyat, Mayur Sanap tells us after viewing its trailer. Bollywood's whodunit drought seems to be at an end. At least, that's what the Vidya Balan-led film......

Soccer PICS: Juventus drop points; Musiala tricks for Bayern

IMAGE: Juventus' Federico Gatti in action during the Serie A match against Parma at Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy, on Wednesday. Photograph: Massimo Pinca/Reuters Juventus twice came from......

When A Queen Came To Watch Tennis

Wimbledon attracts celebrities the way the US Open, the French Open and the Australian Open can't. Look who turned up to watch the matches at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on......

Colombia crash victims to take final flight home

IMAGE: Blankets bearing the crest of Brazilian soccer team Chapecoense are placed on coffins holding the remains of the victims on Friday. Photograph: Jaime Saldarriaga/Reuters Dozens of hearses......

Manohar Aich, India's first Mr Universe dies at 104

IMAGE: Former Mr. Universe and Indian bodybuilder Manohar Aich. Photograph: Flickr.com. 104-year-old bodybuilder Manohar Aich, who was once a household name in Bengal after becoming India's first......

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