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The Soldier Awarded The First Param Vir Chakra

January 31, 2023 marks the birth centenary of Major Somnath Sharma, who was awarded the first Param Vir Chakra for his bravery in the Kashmir operations in November 1947. We salute this hero whose......

The Soldier Awarded The First Param Vir Chakra

Aatmanirbharta, Nari Shakti dominate 74th Republic Day parade

India's military prowess, infused with a spirit of aatmanirbharta and vibrant cultural heritage, was showcased on Kartavya Path as the nation celebrated its 74th Republic Day on Thursday with an......

Prez to lead nation in celebrating R-Day; 6 Agniveers to take part in parade

Six 'Agniveers' will be part of the Navy's marching contingent during the 74th Republic Day celebrations on Thursday when the ceremonial parade will take place on Kartavya Path amid patriotic......

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav, former external affairs minister in the UPA government S M Krishna and tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain were among six luminaries selected......

In an era of EVS has Auto Expo run out of gas?

This year's edition, three years lost to the pandemic and scheduling, wore a distinctive shade of green, and, as would befit an era of technology shift from internal combustion engines to electric......

Honda Motorcycle set to join two-wheeler EV race by March next year

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI), the country’s second-largest two-wheeler manufacturer, is planning to launch its first electric vehicle (EV) here by March next year, said CEO & MD......

Greaves Mobility joins e-scooter war with Primus prized below Rs 1 lakh

The Primus has a high torque of 4 KWH, a range of over 100 km in one charge and a top speed of 77 kilometres an hour. Its price will be announced after the bookings are made. IMAGE: Sanjay Behl,......

Why short-term boost is NOT likely for auto stocks

Auto Expo 2023 may not trigger a fresh rally in automobile stocks, say analysts, as this year’s edition lacks participation from major listed players. Photograph: PTI Photo It is also owing......

Big electric two-wheeler makers won't plug into motor show

Even as India overtakes Japan in automotive sales in 2022, moving to third place for the first time, oddly enough the country’s biggest motor show is going to see some big hitters give it a......

'Living on the edge keeps me going'

'I channelise my despair and anger into telling relevant stories and through them, taking on those who have made it a business to be intolerant.' IMAGE: Aditya Rawal in Hansal Mehta's Faraaz.......

'We've to change how we look at old age'

'We always think of retirement as a time to settle down, that it is the sunset of our lives.''Instead of calling it retirement, we must call it 're-tyre-ing', that is putting a new set of tyres and......

Pathaan Is About Shah Rukh's Life

More than anything else, Pathaan is a silent and subtle statement of Shah Rukh Khan about his place, his commitment to cinema and, if one can say, his politics, observes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.......

30 SPECTACULAR FRAMES of Shah Rukh Khan

With his arms wide open and a smile so dimpled and dazzling, a zestful young man from Delhi walked right into our hearts. When he played a lover boy, we fell hook line and sinker for his charms.......

Why The Music Of Hero Is Important To Jackie's Career

For the last 20 years, every Sunday two flautists land up at Jackie Shroff’s residence with one mission: To play the popular flute passage from his star-making film, Hero. "Every Sunday,......

You are my new hero: Gavaskar tells Lakshya Sen

'My new badminton hero Lakshya Sen, after the one and only Prakash Padukone' IMAGE: Sunil Gavaskar paid a visit to the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy and met Lakshya Sen. Photograph: Lakshya......

India's 2007 T20 WC hero Joginder retires from cricket

IMAGE: Joginder Sharma bowled a memorable final over to help India edge Pakistan by five runs in a thrilling final and win the inaugural T20 World Cup in Johannesburg in 2007. Photograph: Hamish......

Adani ropes in Mithali Raj as mentor for WPL

IMAGE: As mentor of Gujarat Giants in the inaugural WPL, Mithali Raj will promote women's cricket and help develop the sport at the grassroots level in Gujarat. Photograph: ICC/Getty Images Former......

PIX: Djokovic back in old routine; Murray wins an epic

Images from Day 2 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday. IMAGE: Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his first round match against Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena at the......

'I was in the best team that never played for India'

Michael Dalvi, who played first class cricket for Delhi, Tamil Nadu and Bengal, once hit a century against a fiery Malcolm Marshall and the West Indies.At 77, he has a razor sharp memory, a ready......

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