Gen Sharma served as the Army chief from 1988-1990 and was a colonel when he took part in the 1971 war.
A sojourn in Seoul, one of Asia's largest metropolises, where the ultra-modern coexists with the ancient -- temples and palaces with futuristic skyscrapers climbing to the stratosphere, K-pop with Buddhism, a village within city limits.
The purpose, behind slashing property tax on small commercial establishments by 70%, was to allow growth of small shops in residential areas, so that people do not have to travel long distances for their daily needs.
With Vinesh Phogat's heartbreaking disqualification over discrepancies in weight at the Paris Olympics just when India was keeping its fingers crossed for a sure shot victory at the finals, spirits have hit an all-time low. Art mirrors life and it won't be a surprise if our sports biopic obsessed film-makers turn this dramatic change of events into a movie one day.
'In terms of incentives, if you think about it, hybrids are a 20-year-old technology.'
Nicholas Pooran kept LSG in the hunt even though wickets were tumbling at the other end. But Pooran's stay was cut short when Axar Patel took a sharp game-changing catch!
Incorporating millets into your breakfast is always a good idea.
Ananya Pandey's snazzy, selfie-ready style in Call Me Bae is the first thing to have caught our eye about her ultra glamorous debut on OTT this week.
Film folk looked like a million bucks at Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani's wedding festivities. But apart from the designer saris and lehengas, the ladies wore some exquisite jewellery pieces too.
Since his comeback after an injury lay-off in August 2023, Jasprit Bumrah has been a key figure in India's success.
The Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout actor has been adding excitement to her closet with pops of red, brown and gold.
'I don't think I ever lost the confidence as an actor.'
Right from the lofty title, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha keeps aiming to be an epic, and keeps falling short, discovers Deepa Gahlot.
Ponting was approached for taking over England's Test side but New Zealand's Brendon McCullum eventually took up the role.
Images from Day 2 of the second Test between England and the West Indies, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Friday.
This Muri Ghonto recipe has its origins in former East Bengal, present-day Bangladesh.
An encyclopedia to the best Durga Pujo eating.
In the first quarter (Q1) of the ongoing financial year ending June 30, Westlife Foodworld, which operates McDonald's outlets in the South and West, reported an 88 per cent drop in net profit. While net sales remained flat, its same-store sales growth (SSSG) fell by 6.7 per cent, impacted by "subdued in-store business, although the off-premise segment saw positive same-store sales", the company said.
17-month-old Princess Charlotte uttered her first word in public and also performed her first walkabout.
She's got the look for those who want to impress at the gym and post it too.
Perfect occasion to list 30 real-life educators whose unique methods, unwavering dedication or scholarly persona impressed us.
Perfect occasion to list 30 real-life educators whose unique methods, unwavering dedication or scholarly persona impressed us.
'How to hold people's attention is challenging.'
National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.
Baseless allegations are being made against Pune MLA Sunil Tigre linking him to the Porsche crash that left two software engineers dead, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said on Saturday.
'Don't be surprised if the Census forms come with a caste box.' 'I will be surprised if it doesn't. It will be a point conceded to Rahul Gandhi and his allies,' asserts Shekhar Gupta. The BJP machine could take all 3 in its stride, but this election has changed that, notes Shekhar Gupta.
Ashwin on Friday hailed Gautam Gambhir, the frontrunner to succeed Rahul Dravid as India's head coach, as a "fighter" and motivator par excellence
This season, Namrata Thakker shows you how to experiment with colours and kick up a storm with your fashion wardrobe.
Angry Young Men gloats in Salim-Javed's well-known attributes yet never gains access into the process or passion behind one of Indian cinema's greatest chemistries at work, observes Sukanya Verma.
Meanwhile, the grand pre-shaadi celebrations continue.
Bad Cop is not unwatchable. For older viewers, there may even be some comfort in the familiar, notes Deepa Gahlot.
'I seek out the weakest & crush them. I rank all living beings based on their usefulness to me. Who am I?'
'Honoured to meet Robin Minz's father. Your journey and unwavering dedication are truly inspiring.'
Lady Gaga brings cabaret to Paris opening ceremony on the Seine
Scroll through the photographs to see who the date was!
Any persistent pain or change in the regular functioning of the body should not be ignored. Any unexplained weight loss and chronic fatigue could also be a warning sign of cancer, alerts Dr Karishma Kirti.
'The consensus was that the debate was between looking backward and looking forward.' 'Trump, with his great enamourment of his own 'achievements,' was obviously looking backward, while Harris, nearly 20 years his junior, was focussing on the future, with hope,' notes Shreekant Sambrani.
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