Kargil war hero Capt Vikram Batra's bust unveiled in Himachal's Palampur

A bust of Kargil war hero Captain Vikram Batra was unveiled in Himachal Pradesh's Palampur on Wednesday, Army officials said. IMAGE: GL Batra (fourth from right) and Kamal Kanta Batra (third from......

Vikram Batra's family unhappy with Modi exploiting his name

The family of Kargil martyr Captain Vikram Batra has taken exception to the repeated reference of his name and the slogan "Yeh Dil Maange More" (this heart yearns more), by BJP's prime ministerial......

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

A fortnight after he became the face of the Indian soldier in the Kargil war, on July 8, 1999, Vikram Batra died. He was mortally wounded after fighting through the night while recapturing Peak......

www.maabharatikesapoot.mod.gov.in Live!

The Maa Bharati Ke Sapoot Web site (www.maabharatikesapoot.mod.gov.in) will enable citizens to contribute to the Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund (AFBCWF). AFBCWF is a tri-service fund,......

ABP Group sells Businessworld magazine

The ABP Group on Thursday sold Businessworld magazine to Anurag Batra and Vikram Jhunjhunwala for an undisclosed amount. Batra and Jhunjhunwala have bought Businessworld from ABP on behalf of some......

Global Technovator awards for 10 NRIs

Ten young under-40 innovators and entrepreneurs of South Asian origin will be given the Global Indus Technovators Awards at a ceremony at MIT on Monday. The ten have been recognised by the Indian......

Why Sid wants to play Captain Vikram Batra

'Soldiers do the biggest jobs and they don't even make a big deal about it.''Whether it is the conditions they live in or the duties they do or the facilities they have or don't have.' IMAGE: Manoj......

10 War Films You Can Watch On OTT

There have been relatively few war films made by Bollywood, perhaps because they are expensive and difficult to shoot. Also, invariably, there are accusations of inaccuracy, disrespect, jingoism,......

'83, Uri, Raazi... : Your I-Day OTT Menu

It's time to awaken the patriot in you! As India celebrates its 75th Independence Day, Namrata Thakker lists patriotic movies that you can binge watch and feel proud about the Motherland. '83Where......

'For the country, Vikram is Shershaah'

'For me, he's the brother and friend I lost so early.''It is like a part of me has been amputated.' IMAGE: Vishal Batra, whose twin brother Captain Vikram Batra made the supreme sacrifice for the......

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 2

Photograph: Kind Courtesy World Archery/X Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Monday, October 2. Aquatics - Diving London Singh – M 1m Springboard – Final......

Himachal doesn't want to host India v Pak WT20 tie, BCCI in a fix

- 'I think if the match takes place in Dharamsala, it would be against the will of the people of Himachal Pradesh.' IMAGE: Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, left, is congratulated by Pakistan skipper......

Hockey chief Batra elected IOA President unopposed

International Hockey Federation chief Narinder Batra was on Thursday elected as president of Indian Olympic Association for a four-year term by an overwhelming majority in the polls held at its......

CWG 2018: Indian contingent arrives in Gold Coast

IMAGE: The Indian shooting team on their arrival in Gold Coast for Commonwealth Games 2018. Photograph: Indian Olympic Association/Twitter About 200 members of the Indian contingent and officials......

CWG 2018: Indian contingent arrives in Gold Coast

IMAGE: The Indian shooting team on their arrival in Gold Coast for Commonwealth Games 2018. Photograph: Indian Olympic Association/Twitter About 200 members of the Indian contingent and officials......