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How the Jodhpur Lancers landed in freezing China as the first multinational force in history

Michael Creese in his book Jodhpur Lancers writes about one of India’s most charismatic cavalry regiments, raised and led by Maharaja Pratap Singh.

How Hannah Montana got Akhilesh Yadav to join politics

Mulayam Singh was not convinced that Hannah Montana was the deciding factor for Akhilesh, writes Priya Sahgal in Contenders

Former RBI chief on why governments and central banks differ so much

There is a price to pay, of course, for not falling in line with the government, writes D Subbarao.

When SEBI’s image and credibility took a beating because of ‘false reports’

In this excerpt from the book 'A Game Changer's Memoir', ex-SEBI chief G.N. Bajpai revisits the times when, he writes, the Indian media published downright inaccurate and unverified news about the market regulator

The detailed story of how India won the battle against poliovirus

On World Polio Day, excerpts from book, ‘Polio: The Odyssey of Eradication’ by Thomas Abraham.

After Haldighati, this is how Maharana Pratap used guerrilla warfare to elude Akbar

Historian Rima Hooja in her book Maharana Pratap: The Invincible Warrior writes about how the king fought the Mughals for 20 years.

China has become touchy, said this 2009 incident

In 2009, Xi Jinping came out of his shell in a rare moment of truth and revealed to all the new-found national pride permeating the Party’s leadership.

Ramnath Goenka, the fearless publisher who failed as a manager

Goenka was a stingy paymaster, unable to keep the best talent that The Indian Express attracted, writes B.G. Verghese. RNG (Ramnath Goenka) did not use...

India’s original surgical strike: How the Haji Pir pass was captured in 1965

Here’s an extract from the book War Despatches by the late Lt Gen. Harbakhsh Singh, who led the Western Command in the 1965 war.

Gandhi is a Mahatma, I am not, said Sardar Patel

Sardar Patel was far more direct and clear than Mahatma Gandhi when it came to assuring prosperity to the industrial class, says a new book about India's 'Iron Man'. 

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.