May 06, 2011 03:58 IST
He served the army for just six months before losing both his legs in a mine blast. Paratrooper Amol Boriwale,28,of the Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre and an ex-territorial army man will represent India at the Asian Para-Archery Championship to be held in Bangkok from May 11 to 21.
Fri, May 06, 2011May 05, 2011 00:22 IST
After the untimely death of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu,city-based Colonel Sambhaji Patil remembers him as a humble and down-to-earth person.
Thu, May 05, 2011May 04, 2011 02:55 IST
As many as 410 National Defence Academy cadets participated in a five-day training camp in Mulshi recently.
Wed, May 04, 2011April 30, 2011 01:23 IST
A machine to detect landmines using acoustics has entered the testing stage to improve it further and is expected to be ready for use in two-three years.
Sat, Apr 30, 2011April 27, 2011 03:23 IST
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Netra developed by the Defence Research and Development will soon enter the production stage.
Wed, Apr 27, 2011April 27, 2011 02:37 IST
The National Defence Academy is attracting fewer and fewer candidates from home turf Maharashtra. NDA data shows that cadets who joined the prestigious defence institution from Maharashtra has hit an all-time low of 12 in the 124th course,which started last August.
Wed, Apr 27, 2011April 26, 2011 02:15 IST
The Commonwealth Youth Games in Pune was a rehearsal for team Kalmadi for the bigger game.
Tue, Apr 26, 2011
April 24, 2011 01:59 IST
Even as the Tawang crash has shown Pawan Hans in bad light,its plans to start a helicopter training academy along with a Maintenance Repair Operations unit and heliport at Hadapsar Gliding Centre in Pune is getting mired in controversy.
Sun, Apr 24, 2011April 24, 2011 01:18 IST
The concentration of retired armed forces personnel in Viman Nagar is quite high,the suburb lacks an Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme clinic,considered a basic necessity for ex-servicemen.
Sun, Apr 24, 2011April 23, 2011 01:50 IST
Usually people join the Territorial Army after attempts to join the regular army fail. In the case of a city youth Vijay Singh Rathore,the reverse has happened.
Sat, Apr 23, 2011April 20, 2011 04:44 IST
The Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Southern Command and Royal Western India Turf Club has facilitated membership to over 350 ex-servicemen at throwaway prices.
Wed, Apr 20, 2011
April 20, 2011 01:20 IST
The Pune Airport is set to witness its makeover. While phase-II of modernisation of the airport is nearing the final stage,also working in its favour would be Indian Air Force projects,
Wed, Apr 20, 2011April 19, 2011 05:09 IST
The Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Southern Command and Royal Western India Turf Club has facilitated membership to over 350 ex-servicemen at throwaway prices.
Tue, Apr 19, 2011April 18, 2011 02:53 IST
Twelve years ago,a sudden stroke paralysed the right side of his body,but not his dexterity and creative vision.
Mon, Apr 18, 2011
April 17, 2011 04:28 IST
The heliport proposed at the Hadapsar Gliding Centre would not disrupt gliding activity,Director General of Civil Aviation E K Bharat Bhushan on Saturday dispelling fears that gliding activities will come to a stop.
Sun, Apr 17, 2011April 13, 2011 01:33 IST
On April 5,Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun reported that Indian rescue workers had found the body of Junko Sato,59,in Onagawa.
Wed, Apr 13, 2011April 08, 2011 01:07 IST
The word vision has a meaning spread over a vast period of time. People who founded this academy
Fri, Apr 08, 2011April 07, 2011 01:51 IST
Two MBAs,a businessman,PRO of Maharashtra Mantralaya,a lawyer,a tax consultant what binds these people from various backgrounds
Thu, Apr 07, 2011April 06, 2011 01:00 IST
The Comptroller and Auditor General report may have recently revealed encroachment on 24.1 acres of defence land by the Royal Western India Turf Club
Wed, Apr 06, 2011
April 02, 2011 00:51 IST
A group of visually challenged fans of Sachin Tendulkar is praying for his ton of tons, his 100th century in the World Cup final,as its their earnest wish. They are also doing what Sachin himself had asked of them: Wish that we win the World Cup.
Sat, Apr 02, 2011April 01, 2011 04:54 IST
Initial operational clearance for Intermediate Jet Trainer Sitara will come by year end,not July as indicated during the recent Bangalore aero show.
Fri, Apr 01, 2011March 29, 2011 06:36 IST
There has been a tremendous rise in the number of people wanting to become Army officers by joining Territorial Army.
Tue, Mar 29, 2011
March 27, 2011 01:40 IST
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announcement to stop funding HIV projects in India will end the annual flow of over Rs 1 crore to NGOs in Pune.
Sun, Mar 27, 2011March 26, 2011 03:26 IST
Ingredients of a reality show,thrill,tough competition among participants and the zest to be the best
Sat, Mar 26, 2011March 25, 2011 00:49 IST
They had made it to Mission Army Desh Ke Rakshak,a programme on National Geographic that seeks to unveil facets of the Indian Army
Fri, Mar 25, 2011



