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'Pakistani tanks were burning in front of us'

'The tank battle was fought at ranges of 300-700 metres.''It was a rare example of the complete destruction of a squadron by another squadron.' IMAGE: Indian troops atop a destroyed Pakistan tank......

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......

50 yrs since first India-Pak direct encounter in 1971 war

India and Pakistan's first direct encounter in the War of Independence for Bangladesh took place 50 years ago on November 21. IMAGE: Indian troops repair the Jessore Road from Calcutta to Jessore......

Emergency fortified democracy, gave birth to new political generation: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the Emergency, imposed in 1975, as the biggest blow to democracy and said its memories should be kept alive to draw lessons to further fortify the democratic......

All you want to know about governors

What's the hoo-ha about governors all about?The United Progressive Alliancegovernment has dismissed four governors -- Kidar Nath Sahni (Goa), Kailashpati Mishra (Gujarat), Babu Parmanand (Haryana)......

My 5 Top OTT Films of 2023

There's been so much interesting content on OTT. Subhash K Jha picks his Best Original Feature Films on digital platforms. KhufiyaWhere to watch: Netflix Khufiya is many things at the same time.......

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,......

'Pippa is not a jingoistic film'

'This is an event where Indian forces are trying to liberate other countries from a genocide and liberate from a power to give them their freedom.' IMAGE: Ishaan Khatter in Pippa. Director......

Mrunal Stuns Pippa Screening

Pippa is a war film based on then Captain (later Brigadier) Balram Singh Mehta's experiences during the 1971 War. Ishaan Khatter plays Captain Balram Singh Mehta, Mrunal Thakur and Priyanshu......

Pippa Review: More Pipsqueak

More than the jingoism overkill, it's the tedious tone of telling stories of this genre that hurts Pippa, observes Sukanya Verma. Three siblings find their patriotic voice in 1971. But if you......

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'Pakistani tanks were burning in front of us'

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

50 yrs since first India-Pak direct encounter in 1971 war

Emergency fortified democracy, gave birth to new political generation: PM

All you want to know about governors

My 5 Top OTT Films of 2023

10 War Films You Can Watch On OTT

'Pippa is not a jingoistic film'

Mrunal Stuns Pippa Screening

Pippa Review: More Pipsqueak

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