Army wants Mountain Strike Corps against China; but where's the money?

'The necessity of a Mountain Strike Corps is well understood. The problem is in implementing the intention,' says Nitin Gokhale. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has made an unambiguous statement......

Why India will monitor S S Khaplang's funeral

After the Naga leader's death, Chinese intelligence may ensure ULFA terrorist Paresh Barua takes over as leader of the anti-India rebel groups operating out of Myanmar, says Nitin A Gokhale.......

Why India-Japan strategic ties are critical in containing China

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will arrive in India on Saturday, the guest of honour at this year's Republic Day. As Japan beefs up its defences against China, both New Delhi and Tokyo seem to have......

Modi prefers total control in his hands

'Modi personally provides the higher direction of the ministry and the minister then works with bureaucrats on implementation,' points out Aakar Patel. IMAGE: P K Misra, National Security Adviser......

Dilip Kumar recovering; to be discharged soon

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar, who was recently admitted to a hospital for chest infection, is recuperating and will be discharged in the next three or four days, said the doctors treating......

Dilip Kumar hospitalised

Nothing to worry about, say Lilavati Hospital officials. Dilip Kumar has been admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital with a chest infection, his wife Saira Banu said on Wednesday. Lilavati......