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Asim Munir's Power Surge Splits Pakistan Military

Creating a powerful new chief of defence forces has split the Pakistan military into four competing factions, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W. IMAGE: Pakistani Army......

Munir warns India against war in 'nuclearised environment'

In a sharp escalation of rhetoric, Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Saturday warned India of a 'decisive response' to even a minor provocation, saying there is no space for war......

Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

'The heat shield technology for re-entry vehicles was first mastered in DRDO for the Agni missile.''This is why the Americans were so opposed to Agni in the 1980s, unlike other missiles -- it was a......

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan's tenure extended till May next year

Chief of defence staff Gen Anil Chauhan's tenure has been extended up to May next year, the government said on Wednesday. IMAGE: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan addresses the two-day......

Pilot Training In India Is Below The Mark

The principal problem lies in lack of training infrastructure and relatively lax safety standards. Kindly note the image has been published only for representational purposes.Photograph: Rajesh......

Coming Soon! Prada's Made in India Kolhapuri Chappals

Prada's Kolhapuri chappals will debut globally in February across 40 Prada stores and on the brand's e-commerce platform. IMAGE: Kolhapuri chappals were spotted at the Prada Spring-Summer 2026......

How India Buys A Car Today Has Changed

More Indians start car shopping online, pushing automakers and dealers to respond quickly, train staff, and use AI to turn clicks into showroom visits. Kindly note the image have only been......

The Directors Who Made An Impact In 2025

Big films like Dhurandhar, Chhava and Kantara: Chapter 1 hit box office gold in 2025, and its directors, Aditya Dhar, Laxman Utekar and Rishab Shetty, have proved their worth. But many other......

2025: Readers Pick Their Favourite Films

We asked readers to list their favourite films from 2025, and we got an interesting range of movies that included blockbusters, well-reviewed films and a couple of surprises. Here's a look then, at......

'A Number Of Stories Die Within You'

In a hope to build a unified national platform for Indian cinema, filmmakers across Indian languages have come together to form the Indian National Cine Academy, INCA. Founded by Vishnu Vardhan......

Golden Globes 2026: Year Belongs To OBAA

This year's Golden Globes was a test to see if Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another is still riding on an unstoppable train, similar to one that Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer rode on......

The Best Hindi 25 Films In 25 Years

Over 25 years, societies evolve and tastes change. Cinema absorbs and reflects this transformation. Picking only 25 films from the first quarter of the century is tough. This list takes into......

Gujarat to Host Reactivated National Olympic Academy as IOA Pushes Reforms

IMAGE: President of Indian Olympic Association PT Usha interacts with media during press conference after annual general meeting of Indian Olympic Association (IOA), in Ahmedabad on Friday.......

Bindra report exposes flaws in India's sports administration

'Neither SAI nor state departments have a dedicated sports administration service. Instead, roles are filled by generalist civil servants or contractual staff, often lacking sector-specific......

Indian Racing Prodigy Atiqa Gets F1 Boost!

IMAGE: In June, 10-year-old Atiqa Mir created history by becoming the first Indian to secure a top-10 finish at the Rotax Euro Trophy. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Atiqa Mir/Instagram Formula 1......

West Indies women to sharpen batting skills at CSK

IMAGE: During the camp, the West Indies squad will feature in a series of practice matches and skill-specific sessions. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Cricket West Indies/X Fifteen of the most......

India Sweat In The Nets; Pakistan Continue To Protest

Almost all the batters ended their batting sessions with lofted shots.Every few minutes, screams of 'Watch out!' filled the air -- not from the players, but from scribes trying to protect their......