Mission Accomplished: When IAF Made History

'No aeroplane in the world has been designed to switch off its engines above 14,500 feet.''Thanks to a lot of practice, we were able to execute a flawless landing at DBO at 0900 hours on 31st May,......

PHOTOS: Rajnath becomes first Defence Minister to fly in Tejas

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday flew in the Tejas fighter aircraft from the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited airport in Bengaluru, becoming the first defence minister to fly in the......

Landing a plane at the world's highest airfield

The sortie had to be executed in good weather and in sub-zero temperatures, which meant it was to be accomplished by mid or third week in May before the earth heated up and the monsoon clouds made......

Is India paying too much for Rafale?

'What the price will reveal, since the India specific capabilities haven't changed since 2013, is how much the Modi government padded up the cost,' points out Mohan Guruswamy. IMAGE: The Rafale......

The Gentle Colossus Of Tamil Cinema

Whether it was in the company of superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan -- or, on rare occasions with both together, among others -- Saravanan's demeanour would stand out, recalls N Sathiya......

When Meena Kumari Fell In Love With Dharmendra

'At parties and premieres, Meena openly showered affection towards Dharam. Sometimes she would even take his hand and the next day it would be in print.''On one occasion, mischievously almost, she......

AVM to produce Telugu films

AVM, one of the oldest and famous production houses in the South, known for its family entertainers is now back into producing Telugu films after a gap of few years. It is now coming back with......

Evaraina Epudaina is average

The first thing that comes to mind after watching Evaraina Epudaina, the Telugu film from AVM productions is, the banner could have waited for a good story line for its re-entry into the Telugu......

Full text of the Justice Lodha IPL verdict

Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha. Photograph: PTI Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals were suspended from the Indian Premier League for two years for betting activities of their key officials,......