Lt Gen (Retd) Puri and several other Kargil veterans who had played a decisive role in the 1999 war were felicitated by the Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan in Delhi recently.
Continuing her spirited progress post motherhood, former world number one Deepika Kumari eliminated Korean Jeon Hunyoung to storm into the semifinal, while compound archers continued to shine to assure India a fourth medal in the World Cup Stage 1 in Shanghai on Friday.
Indian cricketers turned to social media to extend their heartfelt wishes on the occasion of the 77th Independence Day.
From the early pioneers to today's global superstars, the Olympics have captured hearts and minds, shaping cultures and inspiring generations.
This is the full text of the address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of India's 78th Independence Day.
Maidaan draws out more yawns than yays, observes Sukanya Verma.
Chris Gayle, the dynamic former West Indian batter will captain Telangana Tigers in the first edition of the inaugural edition of the much-anticipated Indian Veteran Premier League (IVPL).
India's cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar hailed the efforts of the medical professionals, who are working tirelessly round the clock to combat the coronavirus outbreak. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on Thursday appealed to people to out in their balconies and clap to express their gratitude to the medical professionals combating the coronavirus outbreak. The appeal received a brilliant response as people across the country came out in their balconies and clapped to express their gratitude to the medical professionals.
Ravi Shastri backed the duo of Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan to come back stronger
Manika Batra shocked World No. 2 Wang Manyu of China to secure the biggest win of her singles career.
Team India batsman Yuvraj Singh will be a part of the International Cricket Council's global celebration of the spirit of cricket and will speak about his experience of playing in Pakistan on the governing body's special centenary year website. The initiative, named 'Catch the Spirit' centenary celebration, will feature each of the ICC's 104 members, who will be hosting activities inspired by the spirit of cricket as part the celebration, the governing body said.
Just as the umpire's decision is no longer final, what is disdainfully rejected is the age-old dictum that the game should be played and watched in the spirit of the game, sighs Uddalok Bhattacharya.
Virat Kohli's World record 50th ODI hundred, a scintillating century by Shreyas Iyer and Mohammed Shami's brilliant pace bowling powered the hosts past New Zealand in the first semi-final with a 70-run victory at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.
'We have been threatened. We have felt violated.' 'Everything is in danger if you don't give safe spaces to women.'
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Images from India's match against Pakistan in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai on Wednesday.
France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship, and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games.
ICC CEO's response to queries on Pandya sexist row
Prime Minister Narendra D Modi embraces Mohammed Shami as the pacer weeps after India lost the World Cup 2023 final.
PV Sindhu stormed into the pre-quarterfinals of the Olympic Games' women's singles competition
Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the fifth Test against England?
Smriti Mandhana expressed her overwhelming joy on winning a gold medal
India head coach Igor Stimac on Wednesday said his team has a "couple of players" with few injury issues but that will not stop them from going all out in an attempt to secure full points against Uzbekistan in the AFC Asian Cup in Doha on Thursday.
With T20 franchises potentially becoming players' primary employers, and most boards finding Test cricket financially not viable, the format's future remains a concern for the purists.
'When you have the prime minister of a country walking into the dressing room, it is special.'
The women's team of Taniksha Khatri, Jyotika Dutta, Ena Erora lost 25-45 against Korea to end their campaign.
The funds revealed by Australian players will go towards programmes by UNICEF that support nutrition, healthcare, safe drinking water, education, and mental health services for 1.7 million vulnerable in-need children in the country.
Nearly half a century later, Shyam Benegal's Manthan will be showcased in restored print at this year's Cannes Film Festival. It still serves as a much-needed reminder of setting aside differences in the favour of combined progress and profit, notes Sukanya Verma.
Angelo Mathews' first-of-its-kind timed out dismissal against Bangladesh in a World Cup match has again stirred the debate about 'Spirit of Cricket' and India head coach Rahul Dravid on Saturday said a player should be allowed to follow the rules of the game to the letter, if he wishes so.
If KL Rahul leads Lucknow Super Giants to their maiden IPL title, he will automatically be rewarded with a spot in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup, reckons head coach Justin Langer, who wants his team's national hopefuls to "concentrate" on doing well for the franchise first.
Six-time world champion boxer MC Mary Kom feels the new generation of athletes is not hungry enough like her to achieve success and gets satisfied with just one big achievement.
Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.
'We each have our challenges, some tougher than the others...but, get through this...WE WILL...TOGETHER!!!'
Leading the litany of praises for Mithali Raj and her girls was Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Bas de Leede struck a superb 123 as Netherlands sealed qualification for the 50-over Cricket World Cup in India.
From the 13th century Konark temple of Odisha to the ancient Nalanda University in Bihar, the G20 Summit venue in New Delhi has put a spotlight on the rich architectural heritage of India.
Indian cricket team achieved an extraordinary victory on foreign soil by defeating a formidable England
President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian cricket team for their four-wicket win over the West Indies in their World Cup match on Friday.
'Rohit is undoubtedly skilled, yet a surge in aggression is essential.'
Down 0-2, the Indians showed great fighting spirit as the doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Chirag Shetty and PV Sindhu levelled the scores after reverses in the first two matches.
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