News for 'Lance Naik Hanumanthappa'

PM visits Siachen survivor, hails his 'indomitable spirit'

PM visits Siachen survivor, hails his 'indomitable spirit'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

His condition is critical but stable and he is undergoing various tests in the hospital, army sources said.

Spotted: Deepika, on the sets of xXx

Spotted: Deepika, on the sets of xXx

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Siachen braveheart Hanamanthappa laid to rest

Siachen braveheart Hanamanthappa laid to rest

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

The body of Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad was laid to rest with full state honours, after thousands of people bid an emotional farewell to the Siachen braveheart at his native village of Betadur in Dharwad district of north Karnataka on Friday.

It's a rebirth for us, says wife of Siachen survivor

It's a rebirth for us, says wife of Siachen survivor

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Mahadevi said the family was going through a painful ordeal after the members came to know of the tragedy, but the news of his survival brought smiles back on faces.

Global warming making Siachen riskier for soldiers

Global warming making Siachen riskier for soldiers

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

The death of 10 soldiers earlier this year in an avalanche in the critical Sonam post, located close to the Line of Control with Pakistan, was due to global warming.

Yogeshwar Dutt, the man who wrestles and tweets

Yogeshwar Dutt, the man who wrestles and tweets

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

In his most recent gesture, Yogeshwar Dutt refused dowry and took just Rs 1 as shagun for his wedding.

The Ladakh Scouts, Indian Army's snow warriors

The Ladakh Scouts, Indian Army's snow warriors

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

President Ram Nath Kovind presents the President's Colours to the Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre today, August 21. These are normally presented to units that distinguish themselves consistently over decades. The Ladakh Scouts became a regular army regiment only in June 2001 after its stunning performance in the Kargil conflict, notes Ajai Shukla.