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'His Karma Was To Sacrifice His Life For The Nation'

Major Padmapani Acharya was awarded the Mahavir Chakra for his courage in the Kargil War. IMAGE: Major Padmapani Acharya and his team during the assault in Drass. Photographs: Kind courtesy Mrs......

The Kashmiri Ex-Militants Who Joined The Army

'The Indian Army won't induct anyone who has killed Indian soldiers.''That's why the army respects these reformed men so much -- they're on the frontline now, protecting India.' IMAGE: Sanjay......

The Courage Of A Soldier's Wife

'Please don't worry about casualties. It is a professional hazard beyond our control,' wrote Kargil Hero Major Padmapani Acharya in his last letter from the battlefield. IMAGE: Major Padmapani......

It's Time to Update Army Regiment Names

The Indian Army still uses old British-era names and recruits soldiers based on caste or region, which hurts national unity, argues Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd). Illustrations: Dominic......

Republic Day: Govt names defence personnel for honorary commissions

Several personnel drawn from the armoured corps, regiment of artillery and other units of the Army have been chosen to receive honorary commission to the rank of an honorary captain ahead of the......

Hotels roll out red carpet as big fat weddings return

Cash registers are ringing more frequently at hotels and resorts with the return of the big fat Indian wedding after a two-year hiatus. Photograph: Yogita/Wikimedia Commons This comes even as the......

Auto Expo had more to it than cars and bikes

You could be forgiven for thinking that Auto Expo was only about powerful cars and humongous bikes. There was so much else that was happening, too, says Rajesh Karkera. The words Auto Expo......

Janhvi-Khushi Are Seeing YOU!

John unveils his next movie... Nimrat on a movie she cherishes...Varun, Ranveer, Aditya watch some fighting... Photograph: Kind courtesy Janhvi Kapoor/Instagram Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor......

The Lady Behind Alia's Mesmerising Dholida

'The pressure was very high because I am not a Saroj Khan or a Vaibhavi Merchant.''I am someone from a reality show.''I was a nobody who was given an opportunity to express myself in the best way I......

Television's Top 10 Actresses

From Drashti Dhami to Sakshi Tanwar, here's looking at the women we love on the small screen. Viewers are hooked on to Hindi television for good reason -- the actors and actresses on some of the......

12 AMAZING Political Movies

Politics is in the air, and in the movies. Audiences love escapist fare. Not too many films depicting the dismal state of India find takers. Fortunately, there are film-makers willing to look......

Which is YOUR favourite Anurag Kashyap film? VOTE!

Does Manmarziyaan feature in your list? Stalled and shelved, loved and loathed, mesmerised and misunderstood, an Anurag Kashyap film is quite an event. Despite the difficulties, delays,......

Rajputana Royals crowned inaugural APL champions

IMAGE: Rajputana Royals enjoyed a fine run, losing only once in 12 matches, in the inaugural edition of the Archery Premier League. Photograph: Archery Premier League/X Rajputana Royals of......

APL: Marathas hold nerves to down Chiefs, make semis

IMAGE: Mighty Marathas won 5-1 on Thursday. Photograph: Archery Premier League/X Mighty Marathas entered the semifinals of the inaugural Archery Premier League after beating Chola Chiefs 5-1 in......

6 Teams, 48 Archers, APL Looks To Hit Bullseye!

Each team will comprise eight archers -- six Indian and two foreigners, both male and female. IMAGE: Six Indian and 12 foreign archers were picked in the draft. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Arjun......

Rajputana Rifles Hails Neeraj Chopra

IMAGE: Javelin Champion Naib Subedar Neeraj Chopra is felicitated by Lieutenant General Codanda Poovaiah -- Colonel of the Rajputana Rifles Regiment -- at the RAJ RIF Regimental Centre in New......

Param Vishisht Seva Medal for Olympic champion Subedar Neeraj Chopra

IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra was enrolled into the 4 Rajputana Rifles as a Naib Subedar on May 15, 2016. Photograph: ADG PI - Indian Army/Twitter Subedar Neeraj Chopra, who created history by winning......