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Why the Army Needs the IAF!

In the early part of the Kargil operations, the army opted to more or less go it alone, sacrificing large numbers of men and officers in almost superhuman struggles against an enemy on higher......

'For 1,400 years India led the world in science'

'Indian science was perhaps more rational than the European science of the time.''Nobody tried or convicted Aryabhata just because he said Rahu-Ketu is nonsense.''Some Indians take the extreme view......

Gandhi's 80-yr-old letter to Jews unveiled in Israel

IMAGE: A short letter handwritten by Mahatma Gandhi was released by the National Library of Israel (NLI), in Jerusalem, on Sunday. Photograph: PTI Photo A short handwritten letter by Mahatma......

George H W Bush to lie in state in US Capitol till Wednesday

George H W Bush, the 41st United States President who died in Houston on Friday at the age of 94, is to be honoured with a state funeral at National Cathedral in Washington on Wednesday,......

States are no strangers to being creators of fiction

'Ludicrous they might be, but they are not without threats -- much like letters that appear suddenly in homes of those opposing the government.''One must exercise some caution before believing in......

'You Can't Solely Rely On Electric Cars'

'At present, hybrids emit lesser carbon despite using fuel than pure play electric cars.' 'That is because EVs have to be charged and 76 per cent of the country's electricity is still coal-based......

Are Plug-In Hybrid Cars The Future?

Plug-in hybrids have two engines and the electric part has a much larger battery than in the regular hybrids. Car companies, led by the Japanese, are pushing the Indian government to look at......

Death knell for printed books, newspapers?

Or a brief stop on the way to better times, asks Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The extended, multi-month lockdown has meant that in most parts of the world......

Narayana Murthy asks Infosys to make Panaya report public; firm says no

Murthy’s letter comes even as Sikka celebrates the completion of three years at the helm of India’s second largest software exporter. Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy’s......

Leading Infy is opportunity of lifetime, Vishal Sikka tells employees

Vishal Sikka took charge of Infosys, India's second-biggest IT services provider, on Friday. Three decades since its inception, Infosys appointed an outsider at the helm to......

When Bollywood Went Nude

Baring their soul before the camera is a prerequisite for every actor. But going naked in front of it may not be everyone's cup of tea. Still, there are some who agree to bare it all or almost for......

DK's maiden SA20 fifty goes in vain

IMAGE: Dinesh Kartik (53) was left to fight a lone battle for the Royals with his maiden SA20 half-century. Photograph: Kind courtesy Paarl Royals/X Joburg Super Kings kept themselves in the......

Paarl Royals make history: First team unbeaten at home

IMAGE: Paarl Royals is the first time any team has gone unbeaten at home throughout the league phase of the competition. Photograph: SA 20/X Paarl Royals registered a thrilling six-wicket victory......

SA20: Joburg Super Kings rout Sunrisers

IMAGE: Joburg Super Kings' Imran Tahir celebrates a wicket during the SA20 match against Sunrisers Eastern Cape on Sunday. Photograph: SA20 Fast bowlers Lutho Sipamla and Hardus Vijoen ripped......

SA 20: Afghan spinners shine as Paarl Royals crush Durban

IMAGE: Paarl Royals are within touching distance of becoming the first team to qualify for the play-offs. Photograph: SA 20/X Paarl Royals registered a hard-fought five-wicket victory over......

Royals' Pretorius shines on SA20 debut

IMAGE: Lhuan-dre Pretorius smacked 97 off 51 balls to help Paarl Royals down Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 in Paarl on Saturday. Photograph: Screengrab/X Lhuan-dre Pretorius provided......

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