'I Was Fortunate To Fight The 1971 War'

'The 1971 War was our greatest military victory.''It had so many stories of exceptional valour and leadership.' IMAGE: Indian troops advance into East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) during the 1971......

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

The retreating Pakistani troops were heading towards Dacca and they had to be stopped at all costs.The Eastern Army Commander, in his orders to General Sagat Singh, had reiterated that he did not......

Life in virus-stricken 'ghost town' of China's Wuhan

The outbreak of a new strain of coronavirus, first detected in the Chinese city of Wuhan, in Hubei province, has led to massive efforts to quarantine major cities and halt the spread. As of......

Can Xi help resolve Trump-Kim dispute?

Ahead of the G-20 summit in Osaka this week, Xi has reasserted China's role as a global player, points out Dr Rajaram Panda. IMAGE: Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un......

Hotels see green shoots of recovery as the fear of pandemic recedes

The mood at the Hotel Investment Conference South Asia (HICSA), the annual hospitality industry conference was rather upbeat. But hotel brand operators and owners remain cautiously optimistic of......

Kolkata's Taj Gateway Hotel fails to repay loans; lands at NCLT

Rooms at this Kolkata hotel are priced between Rs 7,000-8,000 per night. Gateway is a full-service upscale hospitality brand under the Taj Group of Hotels. The Gateway, a 197-room Kolkata hotel......

Talks on visas, job creation to figure in Modi's meet with CEOs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet top American CEOs of global giants, including Apple, Microsoft and Google in Washington, DC, with issues ranging from visas, investment and......

You can lease Delhi's Taj Mansingh if you have Rs 400cr to spare

Given the hotel's prime location, it is obvious that there will be some serious bidders trying their luck when an auction is held in the second half of this calendar year. IMAGE: Taj Mahal Hotel......

Fans storm Doha airport as Indian players touch down for Asian Cup

Sandesh Jhingan, upon his arrival at the airport in Doha, said, 'No group in the Asian Cup is easy. Of course, we've got Australia, and they need no introduction. But what we have learned in the......

Mumbai witness to unique rally

It was a Sunday with a difference for about 75 Hyundai owners in Mumbai. Apart from a joy ride in their favourite car, the group had a great time with loads of fun and games. The event was the......