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The Soldier Who Became A Legend

A fortnight after he became the face of the Indian soldier in the Kargil war, on July 8, 1999, Vikram Batra died. He was mortally wounded after fighting through the night while recapturing Peak......

Shershah Will Never Be Forgotten

A bust of Captain Vikram Batra Param Vir Chakra was unveiled at the Palampur military station by his parents Mr G L Batra and Mrs Kamal Kanta Batra on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Present on the......

9 standing ovations and a sea of applause: How Modi was received at the Capitol

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his over four-hour visit to the US Capitol established a personal rapport with top lawmakers and seems to have won over his critics. IMAGE: Prime Minister......

Now, Jaitley accused of nepotism in Hockey India

Seeking to put further pressure on Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, banned Indian Hockey Federation president K P S Gill on Wednesday dragged him into the affairs of Hockey India, urging the......

Only because his name is Hamid Ansari?

Just like with millions of Indian Muslims, even the vice president of India has been forced to undergo the covert loyalty test: 'you are presumed to be pro-Pakistan until you demonstrably......

4 MM University students invent tri-fuel car

In their endeavor to produce a cost effective and environment friendly vehicle, the students of MM University has made first of its kind tri-fuel car- TRIO. Four BTech students of MM University --......

Wealthy Indians desert planes for trains

India's affluent middle class is rekindling its affair with long-distance train travel, as sharp jumps in domestic airline ticket prices push many former frequent fliers back to the railways. India......

10 Anil Kapoor Must Watch Films On OTT

Anil Kapoor, now aging gracefully into older gentleman roles, has had quite a chequered career. Luckily for popular actors, audiences have short memories and forget their screen missteps, or he......

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

1997: A fast and furious year for Bollywood. Superstar Sridevi married producer Boney Kapoor and gave birth to her firstborn Janhvi. Shah Rukh Khan turned daddy when wife Gauri delivered Aryan.......

Who Is The Busiest Bollywood Actress?

Had the pandemic been under control, January would have seen quite a few releases, with many more to go. But with COVID cases rising, the films are piling up even as Bollywood continues to make......

The WORST FILMS of 2021

Every year, with the good, there are bad movies too. Subhash K Jha picks his seven worst films of 2021. Bhuj: The Pride Of India As a pulp, patriotic drama, Bhuj is shamefully shoddy work,......

Rishi Kapoor Wasn't Prepared For Death

'Some months before his death, when I had inquired about his health, he was annoyed that people assumed the worst.''"I am not going anywhere," Rishi snapped as only he could.'Subhash K Jha......

'I've Been Fortunate To Have Lived The Life Of An Athlete'

'I don't know exactly what I would be doing a few years down the line, but I hope I can contribute to Bharat in some way.' IMAGE Archana Girish Kamath was India's lone victor against Germany,......

India at Paris 2024: Your Complete Guide

  Photograph: Paris Olympics 2024/X Get ready to cheer on a record-breaking Indian contingent at the 2024 Paris Olympics! With 117 athletes competing across 16 sports and 69 medal events,......

Delhi HC orders Batra to stop functioning as IOA chief

IMAGE: On May 25, Batra was removed as IOA chief after the Delhi High Court struck down the post of 'life member' in Hockey India, courtesy which he had contested and won the apex body elections......

Hockey India boss in legal trouble

Hockey India placed under CoA for Sports Code violations IMAGE: President Narinder Batra was controversially appointment as life member of Hockey India. Photograph: Tom Dulat/Getty Images The......

Sports Shorts: Sharath Kamal sails into at WTT Contender semis

IMAGE: World No 41 Achanta Sharath Kamal is the lone Indian in the competition. Photograph: Thomas Peter/Reuters Veteran Sharath Kamal finally made the men's singles medal round in a major......

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