This Blind Army Officer Is An Inspiration For India

Lieutenant Colonel C Dwarakesh is the only completely blind officer to continue in the Indian Army after losing his eyesight while in service.In his remarkable journey after disability, he enhanced......

Arunachal Key To India-Japan Strategy Against China

If they act now, they can reshape the strategic map of Asia without firing a shot. If they wait, the next opportunity will come only after a serious Taiwan Strait incident -- by which time the......

Modi govt 'nearly signed death warrant' for Aravalli Hills: Sonia Gandhi

Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday claimed that the Modi government has displayed a particularly "venal streak of cynicism" in relation to environmental protection......

They Fought To The Last Man For India

On November 18, 1962, 114 soldiers of the 13th Kumaon fought till the last man, and last bullet, in sub-zero temperatures, to beat back the huge Chinese army. We salute the Heroes of Rezang La.......

Govt keen to make India's auto sector No.1 globally: Gadkari

The government is working to make India's automobile industry number one in the world within five years, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Monday. Photograph: Reuters Inaugurating the......

SBI@70: Who Says The Elephant Can't Dance?

While a giant, it's a nimble-footed one, and is growing at a speed that even some of its private sector peers find enviable.Between FY18 and FY24, it doubled its balance sheet. Despite being a late......

Rs 1,500 cr incentive scheme in the works for recycling critical minerals

Following the disruption in the supply of rare earth or permanent magnets after China’s notification on April 4, the mines ministry is planning to introduce a Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to......

120 Bahadur Review: Familiar War Fare

120 Bahadur is underwhelming, adding little fresh perspective and feeling like a standard war drama we have seen umpteen times before, notes Mayur Sanap. We already know war is hell. Is there......

10 Brilliant Dharmendra Movies

A career longer that most lifespans, a filmography of over 300 films. The media that gave Dharmendra labels like 'He Man' and 'Garam Dharam' did him no favours. Focusing on his looks and ignoring......

Param Sundari Review: Just Like A Kerala Reel

The lead pair looks good on screen. But each time they look lovingly into each other's eyes, the viewer’s eye wanders over to the gorgeous landscape, observes Deepa Gahlot. The message finally......

'Corruption Is No Longer A Bad Word'

'When India opened its doors to the world, moving away from an agrarian to a market economy, everything, whether life or love, was commodified.' IMAGE: Nana Patekar and Rekha in Yatra. In the......

'You cannot...' Sachin's blunt advice to young players

'To move forward you need hard work, you need planning, you need to be able to execute that, you need the right guidance, (and) discipline.' IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar with his wife Dr. Anjali......

Temba Bavuma: The Captain Who Answered Insult With Cricket

IMAGE: Temba Bavuma and Jasprit Bumrah share a moment of sportsmanship. Photograph: BCCI Temba Bavuma arrived in India with a mission. A quiet, focused ambition to lead South Africa through their......

Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday. IMAGE: Mumbai captain Shardul Thakur smashed an unbeaten 56 off 32 balls before taking 3 for 17 against Pondicherry on Day 2 of their Ranji......

Can Upton toughen up Indian hockey team?

Upton said the focus of the Indian hockey team right now is to build towards next year's World Cup, Asian Games, and the 2028 Olympics. IMAGE: Paddy Upton, a renowned sports psychologist and......

India's Lone Woman Downhill Rider Turns Trailblazer

Downhill mountain biking, a sport that involves racing down steep, rugged trails at high speed, demands strength, technical skill and mental endurance. IMAGE: With no professional infrastructure,......