My father created the SFF, I commanded it

Major General Sujan Singh Uban, a legendary veteran of the Second World War, was a natural choice to raise, train and command the Special Frontier Force and mould them into a well oiled fighting......

How Bihar Regiment's bravery at Galwan stunned China

A senior officer confirmed that the Indian soldiers fought valiantly and with tremendous grit "till the last", even to the extent that half of them died in battle, reveals David Devadas. IMAGE: An......

Only 0.33% COVID-19 patients on ventilators: Vardhan

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday said of the total active COVID-19 cases in the country, only 0.33 per cent patients are on ventilators, 1.5 per cent are on oxygen support and 2.34......

Sai's Take: What I learnt from Modi's Express interview

'Modi's interview style is distinct, and alas one that is increasingly being followed by others as well, notably by the man who is out to challenge him, Rahul Gandhi.''This may appear aggressive......

SoftBank charts mega expansion plan for Delhivery

With funds from SoftBank, Delhivery plans to rapidly scale up its reach from 15,000 pin codes to 20,000 by the June quarter of 2019-20. Delhivery has become the first Indian logistics company to......

From stationery czar to loan defaulter: Story of Kanpur's Vikram Kothari

The sprawling 4,000 square yard ‘Santushti’ mansion in the plush Tilaknagar locality in Kanpur wears a forlorn look but for the occasional coming and going of vehicles belonging to the......

Delhi Airport is the 6th busiest in Asia

In contrast to its global peers, a lion’s share of Delhi airport’s growth came from domestic flyers, which, at 46.6 million, makes up for 73 per cent of the total number of passengers.......

Modi@Make In India: No time for incremental change. We want a quantum jump

"Ladies and gentlemen, India is a land of immense opportunity. 50 of our cities are ready to set up metro rails. We have to build 50 million houses. The requirements of roads, rails and waterways......

10 movies you must see at MAMI

Satyajit Ray. Films from Italy, Iceland and Albania feature on Aseem Chhabra's list. Mumbai's own international film festival is back -- in a new incarnation, with a new team, infused by new......

Tere Bin Laden set to tickle funny bones in the US

The satirical Indian film, Tere Bin Laden, which features a fake Osama Bin Laden, will be the opening movie at The Friars Club's Comedy Film Festival.The movie, which is banned in Pakistan, tells......

Review: Songs of Tamil cowboys

The very cover of the audio CD of Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam (The Fearsome Lion of Iron Fort) is delightful. It has a cute pop-up of the all the characters dressed in lurid cowboy fashion,......

From Mumbai to Uganda: Ramjani's T20 World Cup journey

Uganda players ready for the biggest opportunity of a lifetime, says Alpesh Ramjani Photograph: Kind Courtesy Alpesh Ramjani/X A confident bunch of Uganda cricketers are prepared to exploit......

Mother's Hug For Debutant Akash Deep

IMAGE: Akash Deep hugs his mother Ladduma Devi after getting his India Test cap in Ranchi on Friday, February 23, 2024. Photographs: BCCI   Bengal pacer Akash Deep has big boots to fill as he......

In Sasaram, playing cricket was a crime, says Akash Deep after his maiden Test call-up

IMAGE: The Bengal player was called-up for India’s remaining matches against England. Photograph: Akash Deep/Instagram Akash Deep had just finished his spell and was manning the boundary......

Not Rohit, not Rahul but this player is a 'problem' for England

IMAGE: Aged 22 years and 37 days, Yashasvi Jaiswal is the third-youngest Indian to get a double ton in Tests when he scored big in the 2nd Test against England in Vizag last week. Photograph: BCCI......

Saurabh Kumar: Net bowler for India against England in 2021, squad member in 2024

Photograph: Kind courtesy Saurabh Kumar/Instagram The life of Saurabh Kumar, veteran of a decade in domestic cricket, took a sharp turn on Monday when he made the Indian squad for the second Test......