1962 War: 'Secret Reports' lost forever?

'The Himmatsinghji Report is still 'missing'.' 'It is a great loss for the knowledge of India's borders.' 'It would have an immense value at a time China is bound to shift its attention to other......

He told India about the Himalayan Blunder

Very few today realise that without Brigadier John Dalvi's courage, we would never have known what really happened during those tragic days of October/November 1962, reveals Claude Arpi. IMAGE:......

The blunder of the Pandit

Fifty years ago, India's first prime minister passed into the ages. On his death anniversary, May 27, Lieutenant General Eric A Vas (retd) commenced rediff.com's series to......

Memories of '62: Does India know China today?

On the title page of the Top Secret Report, Henderson-Brooks quotes the Chinese tactician Sun Tzu: 'Know yourself, know your enemy: A hundred battles, a hundred victories', says Claude Arpi,......

Rahane pulls out of county stint

IMAGE: A hectic international schedule has forced Ajinkya Rahane to skip county cricket. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images Senior India batter Ajinkya Rahane will not join English county side......

Meet Leicestershire's newest recruit

Rahane set for county stint with Leicestershire post-IPL Out-of-favour Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane is returning to county cricket for a stint with Leicestershire. The 34-year-old, who last played......

We deserve to be criticised: Misbah after NZ hammering

IMAGE: Pakistan coach Misbah-ul-Haq said his team was below par in all departments. Photograph: Jason O'Brien/Getty Images Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq feels his struggling team deserves......

South Africa's Phangiso cleared to bowl ahead of World T20

IMAGE: South Africa spinner Aaron Phangiso. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images. South Africa left-arm spinner Aaron Phangiso has been cleared to play at the World Twenty20 tournament in......

South Africa's World T20-bound spinner Phangiso suspended over illegal action

South Africa left-arm spinner Aaron Phangiso will miss the first two Twenty20 Internationals against Australia this week after his action was found to be illegal by the International Cricket......