1971 Bangladesh Liberation War: Why India celebrates ‘Vijay Diwas’ on December 16?

Pakistan’s Lt Gen AAK Niazi (right) signing the instrument of surrender under the direction of Indian Army’s Eastern Command GOC-in-C Lt Gen JS Arora (left) in Dhaka, on December 16, 1971.India and Bangladesh celebrate Vijay Diwas on Dece...

‘Open Sangsar’: The radio message that sealed the fate of East Pakistan

INS VikrantThe fascinating story of INS Vikrant’s role in bringing the 1971 war to a conclusion in India’s favour.Heating the iron1971 was an eventful year for the Indian subcontinent. In this year, Amitabh Bachchan got his first Filmfare...

Defence Services Staff College remembers Field Marshal SHFJ Manekshaw

Field Marshal Manekshaw: A wreath laying ceremony was organised by Defence Services Staff College, WellingtonUdhagamandalam: A wreath laying ceremony was organised by Defence Services Staff College, Wellington on Saturday at Parsi Zoroastrian Cemeter...

World War II: 2 Indian soldiers’ remains to be buried in Italy after 74 years

After a gap of 74 years, the remains of two Indian soldiers who fought in the Second World War in 1944, have been identified and will be buried at Girone Monumental Cemetery in Florence, Italy. The two Indian soldiers hailing from Rohtak a...