Omar Abdullah sworn-in as J-K CM, ally Cong not to join his govt yet

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah took oath as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, heading the first elected government in the Union territory since 2019 when Article 370......

People found their voice after passage of Art 370 resolution: Omar

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the people of Jammu and Kashmir have found their voice after the passage of the resolution on the restoration of the special status of the erstwhile......

Can Bangladesh Become A Secular Nation?

Pakistan wanted to be constitutionally communal, India wanted to be secular but is communalising itself. All three nations share a penal code, but they have amended their laws to enable the State......

18 Hour Power Cuts In VIP Kashmir Seat

'I have faced 18 hours of darkness daily all my life.' IMAGE: A bakery functions in the dark in downtown Srinagar. Power cuts are a common feature of life in Kashmir. Photographs: Umar Ganie for......

The Great Indian Family Review: Vicky Bats For Secularism

The Great Indian Family, observes Sukanya Verma, is a cheerful fable that points out the absurdity of discrimination as a tool employed by power hungry opportunists. The Great Indian Family echoes......

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen,' notes Sreehari Nair on the legendary actor's birthday. IMAGE:......

90 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle Songs

Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8. IMAGE: Asha Bhosle in Mumbai, August 9, 2023. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Her voice reminds me of tiramisu.......

Nushrratt-Sreenivas Ready For Chatrapathi

Saiyami's Monday mystery... Raashi is holding on...Kamal Haasan in South Africa... Photograph: Kind courtesy Nushrratt Bharuccha/Instagram Nushrratt Bharuccha has signed up for the Hindi remake of......

Ambani's masterstroke: Bumrah-Boult duo back for MI

Mumbai Indians have got the playing 12; very happy to pair Jasprit Bumrah with Trent Boult: Akash Ambani IMAGE: Trent Boult will reunite with Jasprit Bumrah. Photograph: BCCI Mumbai Indians......

Shanto breaks silence on struggling Shakib

IMAGE: Bangladesh lost by a huge margin of 280 runs, the 37-year-old Shakib Al-Hasan logged his most expensive bowling figures in his Test career. Photograph: BCCI Bangladesh skipper......

Shakib Al Hasan: Cricketer who never played by the rules

IMAGE:  Shakib Al Hasan’s 14,271 international runs with 14 hundreds, 708 wickets and 119 catches across 446 international games in last 17 years, puts him on a......

Gujarat Titans in must-win battle vs in-form KKR

IMAGE: Gujarat Titans need Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan to emulate their showing with the bat against Chennai Super Kings when they take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL match in Ahmedabad on......

Red-hot KKR look to seal playoff berth; MI seek to salvage pride

IMAGE: KKR host MI in their final home game of the ongoing IPL season. Photograph: BCCI In red-hot form, two-time former champions Kolkata Knight Riders will look to seal an IPL playoff berth for......