Time Services Acted On Modi Diktat!

Almost five years later, the three services have still not fully understood that joint/theatre commands are not a discussion point; they are the prime minister's diktat on a military reform measure......

Champions Trophy: Sending Team To Pakistan Would Be Dangerous

Even a whiff of an incident like the violent 1989 shirt-ripping attack on Krishnamachari Srikkanth by a Karachi spectator would be ruinous. It would set back the ties further, derail an ongoing......

Can We Fight China, Pakistan With What We Have?

Everybody talks of China as the real threat, but we aren't even building a decisive capability against Pakistan, asserts Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: The Indian Army conducts training to validate......

Can Praveen Sood Get CBI The Public's Trust?

He takes over the CBI in challenging times.The perception is that the agency is reduced to being an instrument of blackmail and intimidation by successive governments. IMAGE: Karnataka Director......

I've outdone my expectations: Head

IMAGE: Travis Head bats en route his entertaining 52 on Day 2 of the 3rd Test at The Gabba in Brisbane on Sunday. Photograph: ICC/X Star Australian batter Travis Head reflected on his remarkable......

Jaiswal outdoes Sehwag, creates Test history

IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the show with a blistering half-century. Photograph: BCCI India's aggressive batting approach, reminiscent of England's ‘Bazball’ strategy, continued......

Can Root Overtake Tendulkar?

From January 1, 2021 to September 9, 2024 -- during which Joe Root hit 17 centuries, Kane Williamson has hit, Steve Smith has made six tons but Virat Kohli has managed just two centuries. IMAGE:......

England's Pakistan tour hanging in balance

IMAGE: PCB head Mohsin Naqvi is concerned as the itinerary for England series is yet to be finalised (Image used for representational purposes). Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Pakistan Cricket......

Stokes returns! England announce squad for Pakistan Tour

IMAGE: England will tour Pakistan for a three-match series starting from October 7. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Captain Ben Stokes will return to the England Test side after missing......