Why Shivaji is a pan-Indian hero

It is time to free this great son India from the shackles of narrow regionalism, says Colonel Anil Athale (retd)The birth anniversary of Chhattrapati Shivaji was celebrated throughout Maharashtra......

Egypt row: Flight with 3rd batch of Indians

Another batch of Indians, who were caught in the violent unrest in Cairo over the demand for the ouster of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, reached Mumbai by a special 'ferry' flight of Air India......

Warning: Security perils for India on road ahead

The apparent Indian smugness and inability to see the gathering clouds on the security horizon is at the heart of our problems, warns Colonel Anil Athale (retd).As India approaches the end of the......

Why the Indian Army is unique

The Indian Army is the largest voluntary army and, next to China, the second largest army in the world. It is also a large conglomeration of values, experience, regimentation, customs, traditions,......

Why not include the north-east in IPL-4?

Dear Mr Lalit Modi, I am a great admirer of you and the way you have put the Indian Premier League on the top rung of world sporting events. The carping critics, and there are many, are shocked......

Kelai confident of defending crown

Defending champion John Kelai of Kenya, who clocked 2 hours 12 minutes and 27 seconds last year, on Thursday expressed confidence of defending his crown in the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon,......

Overwhelming response for Mumbai Marathon

The Standard Chartered Mumbai marathon, to be run on Sunday, February 15, has received an overwhelming response, with the organisers deciding to stop accepting entries.The Full and Half marathon......