Maharashtra govt refuses to ban controversial play 'Agnes of God'

The Maharashtra government on Monday declined to stall staging of the play ‘Agnes of God’, which tells the story of a nun who delivers a still-born child, as demanded by the church on......

All in the name of the one true faith

We need to celebrate those that buck the stereotype, such as Malala, Toorpekai, and Ziauddin Yousufzai in Pakistan. But, by the same token, we also need to condemn blind adherence to tradition in......

'Vested interests are hitting back at Christians'

The Catholic Secular Forum, a Mumbai-based NGO, has been in the forefront of protests against attacks against the Christian community in Orissa, Karnataka and other parts of the country. CSF......

Orissa: '50,000 Christians still hiding in forests

A Citizen's Delegation, which met President Pratibha Patil on Monday, informed her that in the riot-hit district of Kandhamal in Orissa, as many as 50,000 people were hiding in forests or had taken......

Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff on 10 Ka Dum this week

This will be one star-studded episode of 10 Ka Dum. Salman Khan will be joined by Arbaaz and Sohail, and the brothers have a ball on the show. Sohail promoted his new production, Kisaan, as its......

No Sins, say Catholics

Members of the Catholic community in Mumbai staged a protest on Wednesday against director Vinod Pande's Sins,a moviethat allegedly depicts the sexual escapades of a priest.About100 members of the......

Vijay Hazare: Five-star Unadkat lifts Saurashtra to win

IMAGE: Jaydev Unadkat took 5/23 as Saurashtra outclassed Himachal Pradesh by eight wickets in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Photograph: BCCI A roundup of the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day matches played......

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

IMAGE: Samarth Vyas hit a blazing 200 off 130 balls. Photograph: IDCF Twitter Saurashtra opener Samarth Vyas recorded a magnificent double century while Dharmendrasinh Jadeja bagged an incredible......

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai take control against TN

IMAGE: Mumbai captain Aditya Tare praised the bowlers for their disciplined effort and the fielding. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/Twitter A disciplined bowling effort helped Mumbai reduce......

Ranji roundup: All-rounder Pandya back with a bang

IMAGE: Hardik Pandya is back in action after nearly months after he suffered a back injury during the Asia Cup in September. Photograph: BCCI A hard-hitting half century from fit-again Hardik......

Ranji roundup: Punjab youngster Gill emulates Dravid

IMAGE: Shubman Gill in action for Kolkata Knight Riders during IPL-11 this year. Photograph: BCCI Young Shubman Gill hit a superb unbeaten 199 to power Punjab to 308 for two in reply to Tamil......