NEW DELHI: With the induction of Gorkhas from Nepal on hold for the past couple of years, the Indian Army is planning to recruit tribals from within India with similar traits to address the ...

Indian Army: The Indian Army is one of the largest and most formidable armies in the world. The valour of its soldiers is known and admired by countries worldwide. With a glittering history, the ...

It was quiet, too quiet! The eerie silence hung heavy in the air on a very hot and humid afternoon in Sri Lanka. Not a single leaf stirred. Unseen eyes watched as the Gorkha patrol moved slowly, bound ...

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh govt is set to transform Gorakhpur's historic Gorkha War Memorial into a state-of-the-art museum to honour the indomitable spirit of Gorkha soldiers.Located at the Gorkha ...

The project, estimated to cost Rs 45 crore, aims to honor the bravery and sacrifices of Gorkha soldiers while strengthening India-Nepal cultural and historical ties. The museum will digitally present ...

Ayo Gurkhali'–the famous war cry of the Gurkhas. The Gurkhas became part of the Indian Army only after the Anglo-Nepalese War ...

Although the Gorkha Regiments have historically maintained a 60:40 ratio between Nepalese Gorkhas and Indian-resident Gorkhas, the new strategy intends to diversify the recruitment pool.

February 3, 2011: For the last five months, India has been celebrating and honoring a retired Gurkha soldier (Bishnu Shrestha) who, singlehandedly killed three bandits, wounded eight and drove off ...

Kangra Fort in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India, as seen from Maharaja Sansar Chandra Museum. The battle for this fortress in 1815 was a decisive turning point in the history of Gorkha expansion.

Princess Anne looked ready for business in an army green suit today as she visited a Gurkha regiment at the Imjin Barracks in Innsworth, Gloucestershire. The Princess Royal, 74, received a traditional ...