'He Was Alive, But A Captive Of The Chinese'

'On October 12-13, he started shivering from fear in his tent.''That was the time he wrote a letter to my mother to conduct Ganeshji's Atharvashirsha.''The moment he finished writing that letter,......

'India Has Become More Aggressive With China'

'China will do everything to hamper our ability to be a competitor.''China wants every country in the region to be subservient and we are the biggest stumbling block.' IMAGE: An Indian soldier......

When Indira Gandhi's demand for papaya left this chef in tears

The papayas from Mumbai were too squishy, the chef raced through the streets of Goa in a police jeep to look for fruit ripened just right only to have security personnel puncture many a hole......

'Pakistani tanks were burning in front of us'

'The tank battle was fought at ranges of 300-700 metres.''It was a rare example of the complete destruction of a squadron by another squadron.' IMAGE: Indian troops atop a destroyed Pakistan tank......

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis. Part 1: When It Was Bradman Versus......

Should Pujara get Test recall? Yes, says Uthappa

IMAGE: Cheteshwar Pujara made a strong impact in India's last two tours Down Under. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images from the Rediff.com Archives India will need someone like KL Rahul or......

Can India break Australian dominance in women's cricket?

"The biggest bets are the two openers": Former cricketer Diana Edulji on India's prospects in upcoming Women's T20 World Cup IMAGE: Meg Lanning of Australia lifts the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.......

Vijender backs players' demands for personal coaches

IMAGE: India's Vijender Singh poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the men's middleweight (75kg) final bout, at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 23, 2008. Photograph: Nick......

Narang hails modern reforms in India's shooting scene

IMAGE: Gagan Narang with his bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics, July 30, 2012. .File Photo: Lars Baron/Getty Images Seasoned marksman Gagan Narang applauds the systematic selection process,......