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Indian Army: Standing the test of times

Nitin Gokhale pays tribute to one of the finest armies of the world ahead of the 62nd Army Day on January 15, 2011For a change, instead of writing on India's neighbours as I usually do in my......

'What haven't the Gorkhas done for the Indian Army?'

'Gorkhas are terrific soldiers. They are known the world over for their fighting qualities.' IMAGE: Gorkha soldiers in the Indian Army. Photograph: From the Rediff Archives "In the Kargil War in......

Some agencies misinforming Centre on Manipur crisis: CM Biren Singh

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday accused "some agencies with vested interests" of "briefing the Centre wrongly" about the ongoing crisis and said it was an attempt to destabilise the......

When 800 Indian Soldiers Escaped

Photograph: Kind courtesy: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205053514/Wikimedia Commons Which was the largest prison break of World War II? Was it when 76 plucky Allied POWs fled the......

Indian Army wins gold at 'Olympics of Military Patrolling'

The Indian Army, represented by 4/5 Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force), bagged the coveted Gold medal at exercises in the United Kingdom dubbed the "Olympics of Military Patrolling". The Indian team......

'India is more transparent than China'

Given the rising number of private equity players, offshore limited partners or global investors are playing an important role by keeping investment managers under a watchful eye. Abbott Capital......

India's leading brand endorsers

Shah Rukh Khan's name sells not only in Bollywood but also on television. The latest data from TAM Media Research reveals he endorsed the highest number of brands during 2008 on television,......

'No Intention Of A Takeover in British Telecom'

'We operate in 16 countries already, and therefore adding the UK to it, and beginning a chapter in the European continent is the next step.' IMAGE: Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman, Bharti......

Hinduja group chairman Srichand Parmanand Hinduja dies in London at 87

His business successes which started with the international distribution rights for the Bollywood blockbuster movie 'Sangam' in 1964 made him one of the richest in Britain but it was the Bofors......

Shoojit Sircar's Best Films, Ranked

There's a contemplative air about Shoojit Sircar's cinema. His storytelling isn't in a rush to get somewhere and enjoys the process of seeing his characters beyond the obvious whilst offering a......

Review: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

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'Ek Baar Dekh Lo, Phir Discuss Karte Hain'

'Whatever you do will spark controversies, so it is best do what your heart tells you to do. Simple.' IMAGE: Chirag Vohra plays Mahatma Gandhi in Freedom At Midnight. Nikkhil Advani's new Web......

First Look: The Guru goes to Ibiza

Ah, so The Guru goes to Ibiza. East Is East actor Jimi Mistry was at the first Ibiza and Formentera Film Festival on May 29. The festival runs tillJune 7. The actor is around to promote his new......

Bhangra Paa Le review

Bhangra Paa Le has a fairly ambitious if unoriginal premise let down by staid vision, spiritless writing, middling choreography and music, feels Sukanya Verma. Actors need only an excuse to break......

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

Colonel Billie Sodhi's life and family heritage reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence in polo, equestrian sports, and a rare, enduring athletic legacy. IMAGE: A young Billie Sodhi......

Adana wins 10m Air Pistol bronze at Tokyo Paralympics

IMAGE: Singhraj Adana won bronze in the P-1 Men's 10m Air Pistol shooting event at the Paralympic Games on Tuesday. Photograph: SAI Media/Twitter Indian shooter Singhraj Adana won the Paralympics......

Shubhankar eyes best finish by Indian at British Open

IMAGE: India's Shubhankar Sharma tees off on the 7th hole during the third round of the 151st British Open Championship, at Royal Liverpool, Hoylake, on Saturday. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters......

The World Cup That Cheers

In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from......

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