Taliban appoint acting consul in Mumbai mission, first such move in India

The Taliban regime has appointed Ikramuddin Kamil as the acting consul in the Afghan mission in Mumbai, Afghan media has reported. Image used for representational purpose only. Photograph: Sayed......

Darul Uloom Deoband lifts ban on entry of women

The ban on the entry of women in Darul Uloom, an Islamic seminary in Uttar Pradesh's Deoband, has been lifted. They will now be able to enter the campus, subject to some rules, the institution......

FBI thwarts Iranian plot to assassinate Trump; 2 held, 3 charged

The Federal Bureau of Investigations thwarted an Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump, the Department of Justice said on Friday as it charged an Iranian national and arrested two American......

Karnataka seeing new kind of 'jihad' through waqf: Union minister

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday alleged that a new kind of jihad is taking place across Karnataka with the Waqf Board claiming ownership of lands belonging to farmers, temples and others.......

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Captain Devi Sharan and Flight Engineer Anil Jaggia both confirm that the hijackers seemed to know a lot about flying an aircraft.Without help from the ISI or the Pakistan army, it was impossible,......

Why Movies Get Into Trouble...

They try to hide behind the smokescreen that these are works of fiction inspired by real events. So, you can pick and choose from facts and fictionalise to push the right triggers with your......

Sector 36 Review: Nightmarish

Sector 36 goes for gruesomeness and shock; watching it needs a tough heart or a quick averting of the eyes, warns Deepa Gahlot. The Nithari Killings of 2006 had pierced India's doesn't-happen-here......

Why Aus teen Konstas should not be rushed into Test cricket

IMAGE: Sam Konstas is part of the Australia A team that is playing an ongoing match against India and has been found wanting against Indian pacers. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sam Konstas/Instagram......

South Africa crush Bangladesh in second Test to sweep series

IMAGE: South Africa players celebrate. Photograph: CSA/X South Africa thrashed Bangladesh by an innings and 273 runs to secure a 2-0 series sweep after enforcing the follow on and dismissing the......

De Zorzi, Mulder power SA to mammoth total

IMAGE: Wiaan Mulder's century caps dominant South African innings. Photograph: Cricket South Africa/X South Africa declared their first innings at a daunting 575-6 thanks to Tony de Zorzi's......

South Africa's De Zorzi, Stubbs dominate Bangladesh bowling

IMAGE: Tristan Stubbs celebrates his century. Photograph: Cricket South Africa/X South Africa batters Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs both scored maiden Test hundreds as the tourists amassed......

Rabada powers South Africa to victory in first Test

IMAGE: Kagiso Rabada took 6/46 as South Africa eased to a seven-wicket victory against Bangladesh in the first Test in Dhaka on Thursday. Photograph: Proteas Men/X Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada took......