High alert in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand as Maoists escalate IED attacks

An alert has been sounded in the anti-Maoist operations theatre of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand following a "spike" in IED blasts and recoveries, including that of a device rigged with beer bottles......

Arming Armed Forces: India's Choice Not Trump's

We need to equip the Indian armed forces, not 'commercial' as Trump wants, but 'operationally' looking at growing Chinese military capabilities, asserts Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).......

'Nobody Has The Right To Criticise My Dance Because Of My Skin Colour'

This is the story of a man who fought racism and casteism throughout his life to become a professor of Bharata Natyam at the premier centre for performing arts in India, the Kerala Kalamandalam.......

After The Oval Office Fracas, What Next For Ukraine?

The big question now is whether the unprecedented fracas in the White House could backfire on Zelenskyy since Washington has significant leverage vis-a-vis Kyiv and given Ukraine's heavy dependence......

'Prithviraj Has Not Cheated Anyone'

'There is nothing in this film that Mohanlal does not know.' IMAGE: Mohanlal and Prithviraj in Empuraan. Prithviraj Sukumaran's mother Mallika Sukumaran has defended her son amidst the ongoing......

Heist, Love, Horror On OTT This April

It's a rather dull month on OTT this April with only a few releases arriving sporadically. Joginder Tuteja looks at your OTT menu for the month.   TestWhere to watch: NetflixRelease date:......

The Sikandar You Must Watch Instead

Salman Khan's Sikandar may not be the spectacle one hoped it would be.Many decades ago, Sohrab Modi made the historical extravaganza Sikandar that continues to inspire audiences today. IMAGE:......

Why Is Rakul Laughing?

Samantha explores the Australian wildlife... Kartiks BTS picture with Sreeleela... Aahana feels gratitude... Photograph: Kind courtesy Rakul Singh/Instagram Rakul Singh channels in her inner......

Indian Navy to conduct mega war game with African nations in April

The Indian Navy will carry out a mega wargame with several African nations next month to expand its overall defence cooperation with the continent, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new......

All Roads In Dubai Lead To India-Pakistan Game

The turnout of only about 10,000 spectators for the India-Bangladesh opening match of the Champions Trophy at the 30,000-capacity Dubai International Stadium has sparked debate over whether fans......

Gill, Much Sought After In Dubai

'Wait for six months, and you'll see Gill's jersey become the most sought after one.   IMAGE: Razia with Shubman Gill. Photograph: Kind K R Nayar If there is anything that sells like hotcakes......

'Virat brings theatre to the game'

IMAGE: This series Down Under is likely to be his last in Australia. Photograph: Kind courtesy virat_kohli_18_club/X Australian skipper Pat Cummins rates Virat Kohli as a great competitor who......