Meet The Real Heroes of India

President Droupadi Murmu conferred 26 Shaurya Chakras (seven posthumous) to personnel of the armed forces, Central Armed Police Forces and state/Union Territory Police during a defence investiture......

'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......

What I Saw In The Kargil War...

'I told my commander that they were not militants, but full-fledged soldiers with machine guns.' IMAGE: Then Commanding Officer Colonel Umesh Singh Bawa, right, with Captain Anuj Nayyar, centre......

President confers distinguished service awards on 84 serving, retired personnel

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred Distinguished Service Awards, including 52 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, on 84 serving and retired personnel of the armed forces and the Indian Coast......

New, unique events at the Hangzhou Asian Games

The Asian Games officially begin on Saturday in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou and will feature several sports that are unlikely to be seen in any other major continental or global......

Asian Games' ultimate makeover: Esports to breakdancing

Esports to breakdancing, Hangzhou will set the trend for future of sport Two sports disciplines including esports, which is becoming a rage among youngsters across the globe, will make their debut......

Heysel 1985: Football's forgotten tragedy remembered

On May 29, 1985, an hour before the start of the European Cup (now Champions League) final between Juventus and Liverpool at the Heysel Stadium, in Brussels (Belgium), a large group of fans of the......