'No Prime Minister Orders Military Attacks'

'Critics say the political leadership abandoned the army chief or did not back him. I disagree.''Military leaders are trained to take decisions when given a free hand.''This was a clear go-ahead......

From British child to India's trusted voice: Mark Tully

As a child of rich British parents in West Bengal's Tollygunge in the late 1930s, Mark Tully was not allowed to socialise with locals. IMAGE: Veteran journalist Mark Tully breathed his last at a......

Beating Retreat echoes with Vande Mataram, military might, Op Sindoor

The formations included Gaganyaan (spaceflight mission), Operation Sindoor, the tri-services' logo, and coat of arms of the newly-raised Bhairav Battalion, which made its Republic Day parade debut......

60 Years On This Week, Indira Gandhi Became Prime Minister

In a culture where children take up the profession of their father, her becoming a politician was seen as natural and acceptable. IMAGE: Indira Gandhi takes oath as the prime minister of India on......

Dhurandhar Releases On OTT, Cut Short By 9 Minutes

Dhurandhar releases on Netflix on January 30. IMAGE: Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar. After smashing box office records in its theatrical run, Dhurandhar has started streaming on Netflix from Friday,......

Ahan Shetty: Dream Of Becoming Actor Started With Border

Ahan Shetty: I fell in love with the Indian Army after I watched Border. IMAGE: Ahan Shetty in Border 2. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ahan Shetty/Instagram Ahan Shetty expressed his love and......

Border 2 Review: Overdramatic But Watchable!

Because it treats soldiers as human, and concentrates on their emotions as much as their bravery, Border 2, probably without meaning to, speaks out against war, observes Deepa Gahlot. Key Points......

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......

Babar loses cool: Pakistan star hit with fine

IMAGE: Babar Azam breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct. Photograph: ICC/X Pakistan batting star Babar Azam was fined 10 per cent of his match fee and handed a demerit point for hitting......

T20 World Cup: JioStar threatens to sue Pakistan for India match boycott

IMAGE: Pakistan, heeding their government's advice, have decided to boycott the group stage T20 World Cup clash against India. Photograph: ACC/X Key Points T20 World Cup's official broadcasters......

Why Australia's top stars are not travelling to Pakistan!

IMAGE: Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood will skip Australia's T20 warm-up matches against Pakistan starting later this month. Photograph: Tingshu Wang/Reuters Australia's Pat Cummins will be kept on......

1st T20I: Saim Ayub stars as Pakistan beat depleted Australia

IMAGE: Opener Saim Ayub scored a 22-ball 40 and picked up 2/29 as Pakistan beat Australia by 22 runs in the first T20I, in Lahore, on Thursday. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points Pakistan beat......

Have Pakistan unearthed their next batting star?

Sameer made the cricketing world notice of his rich talent while smashing an unbeaten 177 against Malaysia in a group match in the U-19 ODI Asia Cup. IMAGE: Sameer Minhas, who smashed 17......