My days as a prisoner of war in Pakistan

On Wednesday, India confirmed that a pilot of a MiG fighter had been taken prisoner by Pakistan amid attempts of foiling an attack by the neighbouring country. In light of his capture, Rediff.com......

Memories of a Prisoner of War

During a war, there are just four possibilities a soldier faces. One, victorious and safe. Two: wounded. Three: killed in action. And four, a Prisoner of War. The 1971 War: 35 Years On It was my......

63rd Republic Day: The gallantry award winners

President Pratibha Patilon Thursday conferredawards of 368 Gallantry and other Defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel and others as part ofthe 63rd Republic Day Celebrations.This includes......

List of military honourees

List of honours conferred upon individuals from the armed forces on Republic Day Ashoka Chakra Sr No Name Position 1 Major Dinesh Raghu Raman 34 Rashtriya Rifles (posthumous) Kirti......

Top 25 Bollywood Instagram Posts In 2023

Most people love attention, but celebrities live for it. With social media becoming a powerful tool to engage and increase one's fan following, movie stars are happy to share precious moments of......

PIX: Sridevi's LAVISH party with husband, costars, politicos

Boney Kapoor and politician Amar Singh's party to celebrate Sridevi's 50th birthday at a plush lounge in Colaba, South Mumbai, was attended by Bollywood stars and several political bigwigs.And......

'Tougher to satisfy Indian athletes' needs': IOA chief on Lovlina row

IMAGE: Lovlina Borgohain had alleged that her preparations were being hampered because of "the continuous harassment" her coaches were facing from the authorities, including Gurung. Photograph:......

Dempo beat Lajong, crowned I-League champs

Dempo Sports Club on Sunday clinched the I-League title for the fourth time after beating Lajong FC 1-0 here, with one round of the country's premier football league still to go. Captain Anthony......

Lajong rally to hold Air India

Shillong Lajong FC rallied to hold Air India to a 1-1 draw in a 19th round I-League clash at the Cooperage in Mumbai on Wednesday. Striker N D Opara converted a penalty in the 19th minute to give......

I-League: Shillong Lajong stun East Bengal

Title favourites East Bengal's nightmare in the return leg of the I-League continued as they lost to Shillong Lajong FC 0-1 in a 15th round encounterin Shillong on Saturday. The home side......

East Bengal end Lajong dream run, lift Fed Cup

Custodian Abhra Mandal saved three successive penalty shots to help East Bengal clinch Federation Cup football title by overcoming giant-killer Lajong FC of Shillong in a keenly contested summit......