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Amul's Advertisement Targeting China Courts Controversy

This is not the first time that advertisements, be it on print or on television, have courted controversies. Television and print media have over the years presented a number of controversial advertorials that have either, faced a lot of flak, or at times have been pulled down altogether. Here's a look at some of the advertisements that created a stir...
June 7, 2020, 12:11 pm explore: World

Balakot Anniversary: The Airstrike That Marked a Shift In India's Counter-Terror Strategy

Today marks a year after Indian Air Force jets crossed the threshold and hit the enemy across the border, but what led to the attack on the Balakot and how it almost ended up escalating the tensions between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of the deadly Pulwama attack.
Sunil Pathak, February 26, 2020, 6:32 pm explore: India

'If Abhinandan was Flying Rafale, Result Would be Different': Dhanoa Condemns Politicising Defence Deals

Former air chief BS Dhanoa reiterated that the governments of the day rejected IAF's proposal to carry out air strikes on terrorist camps in Pakistan after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack and 2001 Parliament attack.
January 4, 2020, 7:47 pm explore: India

'Now Abhinandan Can Be In India and Attack Pakistan': JP Nadda on Induction of Rafale Jets

Speaking at a rally in Panaji, BJP working president JP Nadda said that because of the induction of 36 Rafale jets, Wing commander Abhinandan Varthaman can attack Pakistan from India.
January 3, 2020, 9:50 pm explore: India

Sanjay Leela Bhansali to Co-produce Film on 2019 Balakot Airstrike, Abhishek Kapoor to Direct

Sanjay Leela Bhansali will be co-producing a patriotic film on the Balakot airstrike, to be helmed by Rock On director Abhishek Kapoor.
December 13, 2019, 3:36 pm explore: Movies

Sara Ali Khan, Bigg Boss 13 and Kabir Singh on Pakistan's Most Searched in 2019 List by Google

Actress Sara Ali Khan didn't make it to India's top 10 list, however, she was at the 6th position in Pakistan's most searched people of the year. Abhinandan Varthaman and Adnan Sami were also on the list at number nine and five respectively.
December 13, 2019, 10:06 am explore: Movies

Google Reveals Abhinandan Varthaman was the Most Trending Personality of 2019 in India

While this year's Google trend's theme was the celebration of 'heroes' outside the silver screen, it's not surprising to see the list of top 10 searched personalities on Google 2019 being led by Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman of Indian Air Force.
Shreya Basak, December 12, 2019, 1:31 pm explore: Buzz

Arjun Kapoor Opens up About His Wedding Plans with Malaika Arora

Arjun Kapoor opened up about his relationship with Malaika Arora and where they stand in terms of marriage. He also discussed his life being scrutinised by the media.
December 2, 2019, 3:57 pm explore: Movies

IAF Abhinandan Varthaman's Mannequin Displayed with Tea Cup at Pakistan Air Force War Museum

A war museum in Pakistan Air Force has stooped to a new low by displaying a mannequin of Indian Air Force Wing Pilot Abhinandan Varthaman.
November 11, 2019, 4:44 pm explore: Buzz

As India Inducts Rafale on IAF Day, Pakistan Uses Bot Armies to Make #RunAwayForce_IAF Twitter Trend

Seeking to show the Indian armed forces in a bad light, Pakistani cyber warriors and bot accounts posted more than 70,000 tweets with the hashtag #RunAwayForce_IAF in just one hour.
October 9, 2019, 8:38 am explore: India

Group Captain Sachin Tendulkar Attends 87th IAF Day Parade, Thanks Soldiers for their Services

The cricket legend, who was conferred with the Group Captain rank in 2010, was seen wearing an IAF uniform for the celebrations.
October 8, 2019, 5:02 pm explore: India

Sukhoi Fighter Jet ‘Shot Down’ by Pakistan Makes Appearance at Indian Air Force Day Flypast

The Russian-made warplane was in the ‘Avenger’ formation in the skies above the Hindon Air Base near Ghaziabad as part of a celebration marking the 87th foundation day of the Indian Air Force.
October 8, 2019, 4:49 pm explore: India

Abhinandan Varthaman Leads MiG-21 Flypast as IAF Puts on Spectacular Show for 87th Birthday

Addressing the event, which was attended by IAF personnel and their families, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said the Indian Air Force always needs to be alert amid the 'present security environment in the neighbourhood'.
October 8, 2019, 3:54 pm explore: India

IAF Chief to Award Abhinandan's Squadron, Signal Unit With Citation for Balakot Air Strikes

The 9 Squadron will also receive the unit citation, whose Mirage 2000 jets also dropped bombs on the JeM camp. 601 Signal Unit will also get a citation for defeating an approaching air strike by Pakistani jets on February 27.
October 6, 2019, 11:25 am explore: India

'Our Missile Hit Our Own Chopper': IAF Chief's Admission of 'Big Mistake' After Balakot Strike

A high-level probe had found at least four officers guilty for the crash in which six military personnel and a civilian were killed.
October 4, 2019, 4:15 pm explore: India

Models of Abhinandan, IAF Jets to Decorate Balakot Air Strike-Themed Durga Puja Pandal in Kolkata

The Young Boys Club Sarbojanin Durga Puja Committee in central Kolkata is recreating the events of the air strike with clay models and digital projection on its 50th anniversary of conducting the annual fiesta.
September 15, 2019, 1:17 pm explore: India

'If Pakistan is Losing Conventional War With India': Imran Khan Drops N-Word Again Amid Kashmir Row

Terming the situation a 'potential disaster that would go way beyond the Indian subcontinent', Imran Khan said he had made attempts to internationalise the Kashmir issue to ensure peace is maintained.
September 15, 2019, 12:49 pm explore: World

'Where's the Moustache?' Abhinandan Varthaman Trimming Gunslinger is Puzzling Indians

During the negotiations that had followed in the escalating tensions after he was captured, Abhinandan had become the face of the crisis - and what made him recognizable was his signature gunslinger moustache.
Raka Mukherjee, September 3, 2019, 10:09 am explore: Buzz

Both Fought Pak: IAF Chief's Candid Revelation After Flying Sortie With Abhinandan Varthaman

Both Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa and Varthaman, without his signature handlebar moustache, posed for photographs while standing on the cockpit of the twin-seater trainer aircraft.
September 2, 2019, 7:18 pm explore: India

Abhinandan Varthaman, Who Shot Down Pakistan Fighter Jet, Flies Joint Sortie With IAF Chief

Soon after the sortie, BS Dhanoa expressed jubilance that Abhinandan was able to fly within six months of being ejected from a fighter jet saying that it is what all pilots look forward to.
September 2, 2019, 2:10 pm explore: India

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