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For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

For India, it is a symbol of will and a successful feat of arms. IMAGE: The Indian Army keeps the Tricolour aloft on the Siachen Glacier. Photograph: Screen grab kind courtesy video by ADGPI/X......

40 Years Of Operation Meghdoot!

The Indian Air Force recalled its contribution in Operation Meghdoot 40 years ago when its tactical and strategic airlifters and key helicopters ferried men and material to 'dizzying heights' in......

'History is littered with religious conflict'

'The othering of religious groups inevitably leads to violence.''It is sadly a narrative that has echoed through the centuries since man first discovered God.' IMAGE: The Se Cathedral at Old Goa,......

65 Ukrainian PoWs among 74 killed in Russian military plane crash

A Russian military transport plane with 74 people on board, including 65 Ukrainian Prisoners of War, crashed in Belgorod region of Russia on Wednesday, the country's defence ministry said as......

Why Fog Grounds Flights?

The phenomenon of fog is largely Delhi-centric.Airlines may think that we only have conditions of extreme fog on a few days every year, and spending a pilot's time and the airline's money on......

The RBI Way Of Firefighting

Why is the RBI harsh on Paytm Payments Bank?Why did it give Rana Kapoor of Yes Bank Ltd such a long rope?Often, it's a long investigation process, but the RBI doesn't discuss this openly since that......

Fall 2024 May Not Be A Repeat Of 2018

'We expect the bull-market phase to still persist, but now led by large-caps which offer better valuation and benefit from FII inflows.''We expect continued pressure on midcaps, but any sharp......

Airlines record lowest on-time figures in 11 months in Jan amid fog issues

The on-time performance (OTP) of Indian carriers took a major dip in January as dense fog foiled their flight schedules. Photograph: Greg Baker/Reuters According to data from the Ministry of......

Sooooo Many Mercedes-Benz Cars!

What do you get when you roll out 81 supremely beautiful Mercedes-Benz gadis in one go? The tenth edition of the Mumbai Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally. Sooooo many classic Mercedes-Benz cars all......

Uday Kotak: A journey to meteoric heights cut short by regulator

Growing up in the Mumbai of 1970s, Uday Kotak aspired to be a cricketer and trained under legendary coach Ramakant Aachrekar. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters However, it was an on-field injury......

The Biggest Joy Of Priyadarshan's Life

'He's the reason I am who I am. Why I love cinema and why I'm passionate about the craft.' IMAGE: Kalyani with father Priyadarshan. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kalyani Priyadarshan/Instagram Kalyani......

'It's also a love story about two brothers who fall in love with a bird species'

After winning awards at Sundance and Cannes, Director Shaunak Sen's All That Breathes has now been nominated for an Oscar in the Documentary Feature Film category. IMAGE: Director Shaunak Sen at......

'So Many Landmark Indian Films Are Crying Out To Be Restored'

'...and showcased in their original beauty.' IMAGE: G Aravindan's classic Thamp. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film Heritage Foundation Shivendra Singh Dungarpur promotes the cause of film restoration......

Niti, Nia Add DRAMA to Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10

A week before the launch of the 10th season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, its makers threw a grand party for the contestants and star judges. Surprisingly, Madhuri Dixit, who's a part of the jury, missed......

Office Boy Hopes to Win Indian Idol

In a country of a billion talents but limited opportunity, Indian Idol has given many singers a platform to perform and prove themselves on a national stage. In its 13th season, the popular singing......

Mayank Agarwal 'gearing to comeback' after mid-flight health scare

Photograph: Mayank Agarwal/X Karnataka skipper Mayank Agarwal on Wednesday said he is on the mend and gearing for comeback after day-long hospitalisation caused by a suspicious liquid he drank......

Mayank Agarwal hospitalised after drinking 'poisonous liquid'

IMAGE: Mayank Agarwal is believed to be out of danger after drinking liquid from a pouch, which he thought was water and was kept on his seat as he was on board with IndiGo airlines. Photograph:......

Controversy at Asian Games: Politics on podium

North Korean shooters snub South Koreans on podium IMAGE: North Korea's Kwon Kwang-il, Pak Myong-won and Songjun Yu decline to turn towards the flag during the rendition of the national anthem of......

Hasaranga quits Tests; focuses on limited-overs glory

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Wanindu Hasaranga/Twitter Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga on Tuesday announced his retirement from Test cricket as he seeks to prolong his career in limited-over......

FIFA World Cup: When is the opening ceremony, who is performing?

Here's what you need to know about the opening ceremony of the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 World Cup in Qatar: IMAGE: Football fans are pictured at the Corniche ahead of the FIFA World Cup......

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