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......

Project Zorawar: Army set to deploy light tanks along China border

The Army is set to procure a fleet of light tanks for deployment in high-altitude areas in eastern Ladakh under 'Project Zorawar' to bolster its overall firepower and operational prowess to deal......

'Conventional war is here to stay'

'Those who say that conventional war is a thing of the past or that war is not an option, or that diplomacy alone can prevent war -- are wrong and we see that in Ukraine.' IMAGE: Ukrainians pose......

What India Needs In Ladakh: Light Tanks

India has over 4,000 medium tanks, but not a single light tank.It remains to be seen whether the Ladakh face-off with China galvanises a change, observes Ajai Shukla. IMAGE: The K-9 Vajra.......

GMR acquires Indonesian coal firm for Rs 400 cr

GMR Energy, a subsidiary of GMR Infrastructure, has acquired Indonesian coal company PT Barasentosa Lestari for $80 million (around Rs 4 billion) through its wholly-owned subsidiary GMR Energy. The......

Sensex ends up 15 points, Tata Steel soars 5%

After the 249-pt rally yesterday and strong gains in the US markets, the Sensex opened with a positive gap of 76 points at 15,626, and rallied to a fresh all-time intra-day high of 15,683 - up 133......

Sensex gains 110 points at close

The markets showed smart recovery in the late trade and moved in positive direction. The Sensex was up 110.10 points or 0.55% at 11,660.79, and the Nifty up 24 points at 3390.The BSE Small Cap......

Sensex gains 65 points at close

The markets closed the week on a positive note with broad based buying seen in frontlinersand significant buying inmidcap stocks. The Sensex was up 64.80 points or 0.55% at 11918.65, and the Nifty......

Exciting Movies Coming Up!

Theatres may not be open in many parts of India, but the baarish of new movie announcements continues. Here's what you can look forward to.   Kho Gaye Hum Kahan Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Kamalpreet qualifies for Olympics after record discus throw

Hima Das sets new women's 200 metres record at Federation Cup Senior National Athletics meet IMAGE: Discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur celebrates after her National record effort of 65.06 metres in......

I could have bettered my timing, says Lalita Babar

IMAGE: India’s Lalita Babar competes in the women's 3000m Steeplechase. Photograph: PTI Photos. Lalita Babar feels she could have bettered her timing after the long distance Indian runner......

How the IPL teams are placed after 42 matches

Team P W L T N/R Pt NRR Chennai Super Kings 10 8 2 0 0 16 +0.73 Royal Challengers Bangalore 10 6 4 0 0 12 +0.69 Rajasthan Royals 9 6 3 0 0 12 +0.57 Mumbai Indians 9 6 3 0 0 12 +0.24......

India fourth in 2005 ODIs

A total of 107 one-day internationals were played during the calendar year 2005, including the seven Combined XI games. The year started with Tsunami relief fund match between a World XI and an......