It's Time to Update Army Regiment Names

The Indian Army still uses old British-era names and recruits soldiers based on caste or region, which hurts national unity, argues Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd). Illustrations: Dominic......

'What haven't the Gorkhas done for the Indian Army?'

'Gorkhas are terrific soldiers. They are known the world over for their fighting qualities.' IMAGE: Gorkha soldiers in the Indian Army. Photograph: From the Rediff Archives "In the Kargil War in......

Britain to sack 150 Gorkha soldiers

Britain is to sack another 150 Gorkha soldiers as part of government's drive to reduce men-under-arms and the move has raised hackles in Nepal, the home of the fabled fighters. British Defence......

Indian, US Armies Exercise Tiger Triumph

IMAGE: Indian and US armed forces conclude a comprehensive training phase as part of Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025 in Visakhapatnam, here and below. All photographs: ANI Photo      ......

India at CWG: Shooters Jitu Rai, Narang shine on Day 5

India's Jitu Rai, who won his first Commonwealth Games gold on his debut on Monday, revealed he was confident of winning the yellow metal even before he landed in Glasgow."I have gold and silver in......

Hindustan FC thrash Gorkha Rifles

Nigerian Bernard Operanozie's stint as coach of Hindustan FC started on a positive note as his team defeated 11 Gorkha Rifles' Regimental Centre, Lucknow, 4-0 to advance in the qualifiers of the......

Jitu Rai, Sanorbat recommended for Arjuna by NRAI

Champion pistol shooter Jitu Rai, Rahi Sarnobat and P N Prakash have been recommended by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) for the prestigious Arjuna Awards this year. The 28-year-old......

Army first priority, shooting second, says Jitu Rai

'I will train hard for a comeback into the national team and also aim for the Olympics.' IMAGE: Jitu Rai has won half a dozen World Cup medals, including two gold medals, a World Championship......