How fierce 3-day India-Pak battle heralded final victory in 1971

A fierce three-day battle took place between the Indian and Pakistani security forces in a forested finger-shaped village in a swampy area that paved the way for the final victory in the 1971 war......

When The Russians Killed A Dancer

Caution: Graphic content. Viewer discretion is advised. IMAGE: Colleagues and friends attend a funeral ceremony for Ukrainian soldier and ballet dancer Vadym Khlupianets, who was recently killed......

What If India Was Invaded Like Ukraine?

'What would we feel if we found the world behaving the way it has?''Forced to fight our own prolonged battle; nobody from outside really demanding that the war end or actively working to make it......

What COVID-19 lockdown looks like around the world

These captivating photos snapped by photographers across the globe amid the coronavirus pandemic showcase how different nations have experienced a life under lockdown. In total, 15,697 photos have......

A Hungarian invention that helped the British in WWII

Tracing the early life of the humble ballpoint pen to its present. IMAGE: Modern folks would not even think of the ballpoint pen as an innovation. It seems to be an inexpensive writing instrument,......

What India must learn from China

Emulate China's coordinated policies for strategic sectors, and we'll rely less on commodity exports, writes Shyam Ponappa. With the momentum of the past few years, India's potential for growth......

MM University students create tri-fuel car

In their endeavour to produce a cost-effective and environment-friendly vehicle, the students of  Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana, Ambala, have developed the first of its kind......

On a roll in Punjab

Nothing demonstrates the entrepreneurial traits of the Punjabi better than 2029 up, the Shatabdi Express that connects New Delhi with Amristar. On board, cellphones ring constantly as businessmen......

New York talent hunt finalist sings for rediff

Indian American Ashlee Madhukar won the second place at New York's famed Appllo Theatre amateur talent contest last month, beating 11 other hopefuls. Here, the 17-year-old sings......

Acting can be quite bizarre: Fardeen Khan

Fardeen Khan's rise to fame has been slow and steady. He was written off when his debut film -- the much-hypedPrem Aggan (1998, co-starring Meghna Kothari) helmed by father Feroz Khan -- sank at......

PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

IMAGE: North Macedonia's Ezgjan Alioski celebrates after the match against Italy during their World Cup UEFA qualifiers at Stadio Renzo Barbera, Palermo, on Thursday. Photograph: Guglielmo......

Captain Rohit quietly mentoring heir apparent Pant?

As a leader so far, Rohit Sharma has not just been a 'Run Machine' but is also showing himself to be tactically astute. IMAGE: India captain Rohit Sharma with Rishabh Pant. Photograph: BCCI As a......

Football: 'Aguero out for up to 10 days due to quarantine'

IMAGE: Manchester City's Sergio Aguero has played nine games in all competitions this season after missing the start of the campaign following knee surgery. Photograph: Jason......

Indian Football: Advantage Chennaiyin FC after drubbing of FC Goa

IMAGE: Goals from Lucian Goian, Anirudh Thapa, Eli Sabia and Lallianzuala Chhangte delivered the goods for the hosts and secured a crucial lead ahead of the second leg fixture away......

The Ole revolution at ManU

'Solskjaer has improved morale by freeing players from the shackles with which Mourinho had bound them.''He has made his team a happier bunch of people,' says Suhit K Sen. IMAGE: Manchester United......