Complainant drops out, Javed Akhtar acquitted in RSS defamation case

A Mumbai court has acquitted veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar in a defamation case against him over his alleged objectionable remarks on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as the complainant has......

Tough Fight For Mumbai's 'Muslim Leader'

'In this assembly election, Muslims here will vote for one who works, but also one who safeguards their identity.' 'Their existence is more important they feel, than a faulty light meter. So yes, a......

Bulldozer action victims: 'My house was razed overnight'

A day after the Supreme Court verdict on bulldozer action, the victims of demolition drives across Uttar Pradesh have breathed a sigh of relief and said they would take legal recourse to seek......

Shootout Over Pizza!

Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   A woman was shot at by her sister-in-law's brother following a heated argument over sharing pizzas in northeast Delhi's Welcome area, the police......

The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know

None of Amjad Khan's subsequent roles could outshine Sholay.He had begun his career at the top and had no higher peaks left to conquer.Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor on his 80th birth......

The Real Star Of Lapatta Ladies

'There's a very strong feeling of sisterhood that I feel is missing in Indian households.' 'I genuinely advocate the feeling of sisterhood because I feel that some of the strongest bonds,......

Dua, Zuneyra, Ilai: What These Celeb Baby Names Mean

This year saw a lot of celebrities embracing parenthood, and they have given the Class of 2024 some unusual names. While we're still waiting to see many of them, Namrata Thakker decodes these......

What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

Andaz Apna Apna is practically the most quoted film since Sholay, observes Sukanya Verma, as she celebrates 30 years of this cult classic movie. IMAGE: Shakti Kapoor, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan in......

Aqib takes charge as Pakistan's new interim coach

IMAGE: Aqib Javed, who earlier coached the United Arab Emirates, will take over Pakistan's interim coaching duties. Photograph: PCB/X Former fast bowler Aqib Javed has been appointed Pakistan's......

It's unacceptable: Pakistan reacts to India's refusal to play

IMAGE: Pakistan's cricket community also reacted with anger to India's decision. Photograph: Kind Courtesy ICC ODI World Cup/X Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday......

Kirsten's controversial exit: PCB reveals the truth

Kirsten broke his contract with PCB’ and made some breaches: Mohsin Naqvi IMAGE: Gary Kirsten, who coached India to victory at the 2011 ODI World, was appointed by the PCB on a two-year......

Will India accept Pakistan skipper's Champions Trophy 2025 invitation?

IMAGE: PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, along with selection committee members Aqib Javed and Azhar Ali, joined Pakistan's white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan and vice-captain Salman Ali Agha for a press......

Was Rizwan forced to accept PCB's diktat?

Rizwan was initially reluctant but later accepted Pak white-ball captaincy: Source IMAGE: The source said that Mohammad Rizwan had been assured by the PCB that he would be consulted in finalising......