Defence Policy: India's Democracy Deficit

One hopes the new Lok Sabha will mark a break from a dismal tradition -- lack of interest and inputs in defence and security policies, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: Indian soldiers......

'Sheikh Abdullah Was Genuinely Secular'

'Sheikh Abdullah ruled the state with secular values. Post 1953, when he was sacked, corruption took over governance.' IMAGE: Sheikh Abdullah addresses a meeting in Gandhi Park in 1949.......

Maqbool Sherwani: The Forgotten Hero Who Won Kashmir For India

Shaheed Maqbool Sherwani changed the course of Indian history, but himself lies forgotten in the town he saved, reports Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com. Photographs: Umar Ganie for Rediff.com If......

He should be hanged: Father of accused held in MP for 12-yr-old's rape

The father of the man arrested for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl in Ujjain on Friday demanded capital punishment for his son, while the local bar association appealed that no lawyer should......

When the Mughals turned to demonetisation

Two years have passed since 8/11.But this is not the first time that India's currency of the time faced the axe.The Mughals, after invading a territory, would effect the demonetisation of the local......

Coming Up On OTT In July

July has some interesting content on OTT, with quite a few original shows and movies premiering in the digital space. Joginder Tuteja lists the entertainment for the month.   GarudanWhere to......

Bollywood's Most Successful Kings

Akshay Kumar's Samrat Prithviraj may not be successful at the box office, but there's no denying that Bollywood loves its kings. Remember Prithviraj Kapoor's Akbar in the always adored......

Malaika, Ranveer, Kajol PARTY with Karan Johar

Everyone in Bollywood celebrated the man who has become such an integral part of the industry. On Karan Johar's 50th birthday on May 25, all his friends came over to Yash Raj Studios to party with......

'I knew Gadar was going to be India's Titanic'

'It reminded me of the Ramayana, a story that runs in every Indian's blood.' Among Bollywood's most memorable hits at the beginning of a new century, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha is an emotional film......

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

Colonel Billie Sodhi's life and family heritage reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence in polo, equestrian sports, and a rare, enduring athletic legacy. IMAGE: A young Billie Sodhi......

Can Rishabh Pant shine and lead DC to victory vs PBKS?

Comeback-man Rishabh Pant the highlight as Delhi Capitals take on Punjab Kings. Photograph: Kind courtesy Delhi Capitals/X Rishabh Pant's resilient return to the cricket field in multiple roles......

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources. IMAGE: A glimpse of the Chinese city of Hangzhou, the venue for the......

'Happy B'day to the man who led India to new heights'

Photograph: Kind courtesy KKR/Twitter The Indian cricketing fraternity took to social media to extend birthday wishes to legendary Indian batter and former skipper Sourav Ganguly, who turned 51 on......

October 31, 1895: A Big Day For Cricket

IMAGE: Cottari Kanakaiya Nayudu captained India in its first Test against England at Lord's on June 25, 1932. Photograph: BCCI/Twitter   October 31 could rank as one of the most memorable......