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1971 War: A brave Dakota pilot's contribution

'We flew all missions in the first part of the war at low levels; that is at 300 to 500 feet above the ground.''These sorties were no doubt stressful since the pilots and crew had to look out for......

Bangladesh: Jamaat leader held for violence during Modi's visit

A senior leader of the hardline Jamaat-e-Islami group has been arrested in Bangladesh for allegedly instigating violence in March during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country,......

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Brothers in Blood

At a time when China is trying to make its foray into South Asia, India should use its shared history to strengthen its ties in the region, argues Dr Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: Bangladesh's Prime......

Did Satyagraha for Bangladesh's freedom: PM Modi in Dhaka

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed 'Bangabandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's leadership and the contributions of the Indian Army in Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War as he emphasised that the......

India, Bangladesh can revive Bay of Bengal dynamism

The South Asian nations could script a new history of cooperation and prosperity that could serve as an example for other nations, notes Dr Rahul Mishra. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas......

'I want to keep putting myself in uncomfortable spots'

IMAGE: Vijay Varma in Ok Computer. Vijay Varma says he feels blessed to be at a point in his professional life where he has the option to choose from different offers. With critically-acclaimed......

Your FAVOURITE Ashutosh Gowariker Film? VOTE!

Ashutosh Gowariker's career is a roller coaster ride. From movies that came and left the theatre in the blink of an eye to ones that caught Oscar's eye, it's quite a story. Although the......

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade. IMAGE: A scene from Bulbul Can Sing. As the second decade of the young century comes to an end, it is time to look at how......

'Priyanka was intense'

'... and committed.''Priyanka had so much happening in her personal life...''Once we started, Priyanka rose to it.' IMAGE: Director Shonali Bose with Priyanka Chopra on the sets of The Sky Is......

On the sets of The Sky is Pink

Shonali Bose's The Sky Is Pink will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. Starring Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, Zaira Wasim, Rohit Saraf, The Sky Is......

ICC Test rankings: Kohli down to fifth; Root rises to third

IMAGE: England captain Joe Root, who helped his team to a memorable 227-run victory in the Chennai Test, has reached 883 rating points. Photograph: BCCI India skipper Virat Kohli was pushed to the......

After revised sched, Windies to tour Bangladesh next month

IMAGE: The Windies will travel to Bangladesh for three ODIs and a two-Test series. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images for ECB West Indies' tour of Bangladesh next month for two Tests and......

Minnows to Challengers: Bangladesh's 20 Test years

November 12, 2000. A landmark day for Bangladesh cricket. The day Bangladesh played its first Test match. Over the years Bangladesh have produced cricketers of the calibre of Mushfiqur Rahim,......

Dwayne Bravo creates history in T20 cricket

Photograph: Kind courtesy Trinbago Knight Riders/Twitter West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo, on Wednesday, became the first bowler to reach the mark of 500 wickets in T20 cricket. The pacer......

In Numbers: M S Dhoni's glorious career

IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday, August 15. Photographs: BCCI Not one to hog the limelight, Mahendra Singh Dhoni ended his India......

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