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The Dangers Of Sanchar Snoop

Once the OS layer is opened to the State, it doesn't close, notes Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd). Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff In yesteryears, phone-tapping in India at the......

1,751 Maoists; 1,910 Troops, Civilians Killed In 11 Years

After recent high-intensity operations in the Bastar region and the neutralisation of several senior Maoist leaders, officials say the insurgency has lost its ability to mount large-scale......

In a first, Agni-Prime fired from rail-based launcher

India has successfully test-fired the Agni-Prime missile with a range of 2,000 km from a rail-based mobile launcher system, demonstrating its capability to deploy the missile across the country.......

Army's 380 infantry units go hi-tech with drone platoons, Bhairav commandos

Three hundred eighty infantry battalions of the Indian Army have been equipped with drone platoons while elite commando units are being raised as part of a modernisation drive to bolster the......

Tejas crash: IAF pilot's village mourns a life lost too soon

Namansh is survived by his father, mother, wife, who is also serving in the Air Force, and their six-year-old daughter. IMAGE: Relatives of Wing Commander Namansh Syal mourn his loss in the LCA......

Why Were Aditi, Mrunal, Urvashi Honoured?

Lifestyle Asia magazine honoured 50 individuals across various categories. Bollywood personalities too. Mrunal Thakur: Her rise in Telugu cinema, from Sita Ramam to Hi Nanna, has positioned her as......

Akshay, Veer And The Stolen Mahavir Chakra

IMAGE: Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya in Sky Force. The Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya-starrer Sky Force tells the story of Squadron Leader A B Devayya, the only Indian Air Force officer to be......

Sky Force Review: The Jingoism Is Toned Down

The nationalism of Sky Force is low key -- which is its weakness, as well as its strength -- and it does not manipulate the audience into a pre-decided hate-the-enemy response, observes Deepa......

WC qualifiers: Haaland hat-trick amidst chaotic protests

Norway sweep Israel aside 5-0 as Haaland scores hat-trick IMAGE: Norway's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their second goal Jonas Been. Photograph: NTB via REUTERS Norway secured a commanding......

Asia Cup: Know This About Sri Lanka?

IMAGE: Sri Lanka has quietly been the tournament's second-most dominant force. Photograph: ICC/X In the theatre of Asian cricket, all eyes are fixed on the marquee matchup. The rivalry between......

US Open PIX: Osaka stuns Gauff; Swiatek, Anisimova in quarters

Iga Swiatek on course to become first woman since Serena Williams in 2012 to win Wimbledon and US Open in the same year. IMAGE: Japan's Naomi Osaka makes a backhand return to Coco Gauff of the......

367 not out! Why Mulder didn't attempt to break Lara's Test record

'I think Brian Lara keeping that record is exactly the way it should be.' IMAGE: Wiaan Mulder was 367 not out at lunch on the second day of the second Test on Monday when he made the surprise call......

Can India Repeat 2021 Magic At Oval?

IMAGE: The Oval. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Few overseas venues are as deeply entwined with India's cricketing history as The Kennington Oval in London. Since their first Test appearance here......