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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......

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

'Government officials use Gmail and ordinary phones without basic security consciousness.''Interoperability, especially in joint exercises with countries like the US, worries me.''It often means we......

I Am MiG-21. I Ruled The Indian Skies

Even as the years roll on, I know this: Whenever the history of the Indian Air Force is written, my name will always soar. IMAGE: Over the years, more than 800 MiG-21s and their variants entered......

IAF martyr's parents feel 'ignored', seek policy change

The parents of Squadron Leader Abhimanyu Rai, who died in a trainer jet crash, say they were ignored for entitlements and honours that went exclusively to their daughter-in-law and are demanding a......

3 of 5 top rank holders are IPS trainees, 1,016 qualify for civil services

Aditya Srivastava, a trainee Indian Police Service officer, has topped the civil services examination 2023, results of which were announced on Tuesday by the Union Public Service Commission.......

NSE faces around 170 mn cyberattacks daily!

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) faces around 170 million cyberattacks daily, requiring a dedicated team of "cyber warriors" to work around the clock to ensure uninterrupted operations.......

Ratan Tata in National Academy of Engineering

India's leading industrialist Ratan Tata will be formally inducted into the prestigious National Academy of Engineering in the US for his "outstanding contributions" to industrial development in......

Despite jobless Indian pilots, why are Indian airlines still hiring expat pilots?

Airlines tell Arindam Majumder and Aneesh Phadnis they are forced to look at expats due to a lack of commanders, a position that requires experience. Should YOU spend lakhs to become a pilot?......

'The need to look outward is common to both India and China'

There should be no "shame" in entering another market via an indirect route if that would lead to faster success at a lower risk, Anil K Gupta (below left) tells Rohit Nautiyal. ......

'Thank you to the Academy. Thank you'

'All you people who feel like there's no mirror for you, that your life is not reflected, the Academy has your back, the ACLU has your back, we have your back, and for the next four years, we will......

What's hot on the OTT menu?

Justice, revenge, romance, tears, take your pick from Sukanya Verma's OTT recommendations for the week. The Trial of Chicago 7Where to watch: NetflixLanguage: English Writer and director......

Netflix chief: India is our biggest market for content

'We commission more from here than anywhere else.' IMAGE: Saif Ali Khan and Radhika Apte in Netflix's Sacred Games. Photograph: Kind courtesy Radhika Apte/Instagram The $11.7 billion Netflix Inc......

Durand Cup: Army veterans jump from 65-floor tower to celebrate homecoming

IMAGE: The 132nd edition of the tournament is set to take place between August 3 and September 3. Photograph: Kind courtesy ISL Media On a rainy Tuesday afternoon at the slush-filled Maidan, the......

PV Sindhu weighs in on paucity of foreign coaches

Former Indian players can double up as coaches, says PV Sindhu IMAGE: PV Sindhu also stressed on the need to acknowledge the contributions made by parents in the success of......

How Pakistan plans to copy India's Dravid formula

'India has also given Dravid the responsibility of manning their under-19 players and it has produced good results.' IMAGE: Coach Rahul Dravid, right, with captain Prithvi Shaw after winning the......

Let Pakistan players play in Hockey India League, says Pillay

IMAGE: Pakistan's players during the 2014 Asian Games hockey match against India in Incheon. Photograph: Suhaimi Abdullah/Getty Images Former India captain Dhanraj Pillay on Monday batted for......

ICC Women's T20I rankings: Radha remains in 2nd, Deepti, Poonam slip to 5th & 6th spots

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Saturday IMAGE: Radha Yadav was static at the second spot. Photograph: Radha Yadav/Twitter Left-arm Indian spinner Radha Yadav was static......