$151 million missing: Report reveals why US soldiers are facing food shortages at commissariesAn investigation has found that the US Army diverted a significant portion of the funds collected through the Basic Allowance for Subsisten...
16 Feb, 2025, 02.19 PM IST
Shooting reported at army airfield in Georgia, suspect in custodyA shooting was reported in a 2nd Brigade Complex in Fort Stewart which is an army airfield in Georgia.
12 Dec, 2022, 11.57 PM IST
History buff? Explore the ancient fort at Chunar in Mirzapur, UPFor centuries, Chunar Fort has been the preferred base in the region for militaries to occupy.
21 Feb, 2019, 07.48 AM IST
The historic vibe: Kumbhalgarh was a creation of Mewar’s ruler KumbhaKumbhalgarh Fort’s sturdy architecture speaks volumes of India’s rich culture.
27 Sep, 2018, 05.19 AM IST
Date with history: Pete's first protestant church in Bengaluru is now more than 200 years oldAfter Tipu Sultan's death, the British decided to move their garrison base from Srirangapatnam to Bengaluru
31 Aug, 2017, 11.10 AM IST
Visit Scotland if you want the best of the highlands and the islandsMountains, lochs, glens and a hearty dose of Scottish natives’ charm.
12 Apr, 2017, 05.00 PM IST
The 1791 war against Tipu Sultan changed Bengaluru's destinyThe 20-day battle for Bangalore laid the groundwork for the fall of the last resistance, and in turn, shaped the course of the city.
09 Mar, 2017, 12.40 PM IST
Baird Barracks: Barrack named after a soldier who recognised Tipu's BodyBaird (1757-1829) was a Scotsman who was thrown into the throes of the Second Anglo-Mysore War at the age of 23.
14 Jan, 2016, 10.57 AM IST
- Quick getaway destinations from Mumbai & Delhi
Set in an idyllic location, between Panshet Dam and Varasgaon Dam, Panshet offers you a holiday option that's radically different.
14 Jun, 2012, 10.33 AM IST
- Quick getaways from Mumbai and Delhi
Set in an idyllic location, between Panshet Dam and Varasgaon Dam, Panshet offers you a holiday option that's radically different.
14 Jun, 2012, 07.38 AM IST
- Walls of the Kalinjar Fort changed history
While its location and its physical setting on a 900-foot high hill gave it strength in military terms, Kalinjar drew spiritual power from ...
03 Nov, 2011, 12.32 AM IST
- How Felipe Mascarenhas' castle of Curlew became Raigad's fortress of Korlai
Inaccessible yet affording a commanding view of the sea and land, no wonder the fortress at Korlai reminded Arjun Kumar of the Guns of Nava...
07 Jul, 2011, 05.34 AM IST
- Chittorgarh: Fortress of courage
To visit Chittorgarh is to travel back in time, willy-nilly, such is the air of the place, still resonating silently with the tumult of tim...
23 Dec, 2010, 07.37 AM IST
Chambal's sentinel: Explore Bhainsrorgarh fortArjun Kumar journeyed to where the Chambal curves languorously through Rajasthan, and explored the fort of Bhainsrorgarh.
01 Apr, 2010, 02.58 AM IST
Forts and buildings of BayanaThe most significant piece of heritage in Bayana - and a mighty substantial one at that - is the Vijaymandirgarh fort. Admired by Babar as ...
06 Aug, 2009, 06.13 AM IST
- Forgotten Fortress
Arjun Kumar reluctantly recounts his discovery of Barwa Sagar in UP, for fear that fame will ruin forever the magnificent isolation of the ...
06 Sep, 2007, 12.00 AM IST
- Peaceful Perch
The chatter of the birds, now louder as evening set in, was clearly audible from the lower slopes of the hill. The wind had picked up and m...
06 Sep, 2007, 12.00 AM IST