How The US Helps India Counter The China Threat

Reports (not denied by India) that the USA had 'for the first time provided real-time details to their Indian counterparts on the Chinese positions and force strength in advance of a PLA incursion'......

'Qatal ki raat': Modi declined Imran Khan's midnight call after Balakot

In the aftermath of India's Balakot strikes, several countries offered to send special envoys and China too suggested that it could send its deputy minister to both countries to seek de-escalation......

Vajpayee ex-aide's book blames Musharraf's K-stand for Agra Summit collapse

Pakistan's then President Pervez Musharraf's "overreach" in publicly airing his hawkish views on Kashmir, his lack of intent in containing terrorism and insistence on a formulation linking forward......

What Pranab Da Thought About Sonia Gandhi

Pranab's earlier fear of Sonia relying too heavily on a coterie due to her lack of experience turned out to be unfounded.As per Pranab, Sonia had her close advisers but she did not follow anyone's......

Why RBI will most certainly cut rate on June 6

There is a near consensus that at least a 25 basis points cut, if not 50, can be expected in the June policy. The fourth-quarter growth numbers have forced many analysts to weigh in on a definite......

Why Indigo is fastest growing airline on the planet

'IndiGo 2018 is a harsh, ultra-lean, mean, zero asset, fighting machine with aspirations of taking on the global long-haul low-cost market.' Photograph: Vivek Prakash/Reuters Mark Martin is the......

Did Mithun Marry Sridevi?

'His relationship with Sridevi was not meant to work out, especially since both of them were ambitious, driven and passionate.' IMAGE: Mithun Chakraborty and Yogeeta Bali in Aakhri Badla. Mithun......

The MAGIC OF Laxmikant-Pyarelal

If Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar had not passed away on May 25, 1998, the unforgettable Laxmikant-Pyarelal jodi would have still been churning out hit numbers.On Laxmikant's 84th birthday, we bring......

Why did Laxmikant-Pyarelal split?

'Laxmi was insistent that our homes should never have name-plates, because the name Laxmikant-Pyarelal should never be separated!' IMAGE: Laxmikant and Pyarelal with the legendary lyricist Anand......

'Aamir stood beside me through the journey'

'It was one of the greatest learnings in my life to see someone like the great Amitabh Bachchan go through such a tough phase.''He had been there, done it all and really didn't need to prove......

'We will do anything for Shami'

'I don't think Shami had any doubts that Ravi would stick by his word, but to see the head coach move heaven and earth to ensure his best interests were taken care of at a difficult time must have......

Why India Played Pak In 2019 World Cup

I tried to reason in my mind that wouldn't beating Pakistan again and again -- in the league matches and in the knockouts if they made it -- be a better tribute to our martyred soldiers?A revealing......

'Kumble felt he was unfairly treated'

While former Committee of Administrators head Vinod Rai’s recently published book gives an insight into the Anil Kumble-Virat Kohli drama and Ravi Shastri’s eventual appointment as Head......

How The Boy From Khandra Became A Man In Tokyo

On Republic Day eve last week, Subedar Neeraj Chopra -- who ended India's 125 year wait for an athletic medal at an Olympics by winning the javelin event at the Tokyo Games -- received a dual......

Hima Das, the Dhing Express

Hima Das represents the generation of Naya Bharat athletes who are conscious of their responsibilities towards their society, state and country.A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Dubey and Sanjeeb......