Security tightened in Sambhal ahead of Friday prayers, court hearing

The police held flag marches in areas near the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal on Thursday, a day before Friday prayers, with top officials saying watertight security has been put in place to prevent......

Sambhal violence accused to pay for damages: UP

The Uttar Pradesh government will make protesters involved in the Sambhal violence pay for damage to public property while posters of "stone pelters" will be displayed at public places, an official......

Schools, shops reopen in violence-hit Sambhal, but no internet

Two days after violence broke out during a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque, life in Sambhal was gradually returning to normal on Tuesday with schools reopening and several shops selling......

Sambhal violence: Focus shifts to Turk-Pathan rivalry

The communal violence in Sambhal that claimed four lives and left over 20 people injured has now sparked a debate over a purported rivalry between the Turk and Pathan communities, with political......

India's First Hindi Horror Comedy

Mehmood and R D Burman shiver, wail and flail when they encounter a stuffed tiger that wags its tail, furniture that moves on its own volition and dancing skeletons and mummies.Dinesh Raheja......

'Nothing Can Keep Akshay Down'

'Mohanlal and Akshay are two actors who trust me implicitly.' IMAGE: Akshay Kumar on the Bhoot Bangla poster. Priyadarshan reunites with Akshay Kumar after 14 years, for their new horror comedy,......

Kill Review: The Great Train Rampage

An ultra-violent film about violence, Kill's greatest accomplishment isn't its death count alone but to challenge our perception of violence, observes Sukanya Verma. 'Aise kaun marta hai, bey?'......

30 RD Burman Gems You May Not Have Heard

Rahul Dev Burman made enough music to last a million lifetimes. As it happens in the case of every prolific artist, some of his work received more love than others. When one thinks of RD classics,......

Pakistan drop star players for England Test

IMAGE: Pakistan announced its playing XI for the second Test against England, which begins in Multan on Tuesday, October 15th. Photograph: PCB/X Pakistan have made four changes to the side for the......

Pakistan drop Babar, Shaheen, Naseem against England

IMAGE: Babar Azam was dropped for the first time in his Test career. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam was dropped on Sunday, while the pace duo Shaheen Afridi......

Afghanistan pledges participation in Champions Trophy in Pakistan

Photograph: Afghanistan Cricket Board/X The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has got a big boost in its bid to successfully host the ICC Champions Trophy early next year after Afghanistan has assured......

Afghans eye Super 8 berth; USA look to go past Ireland

IMAGE: Afghanistan beat New Zealand in their last match and a win on Friday will see them book a spot in the Super 8. Photograph: Afghanistan Cricket Board/X Afghanistan will eye another all-round......

Marsh-led Australia chase history at T20 World Cup

IMAGE: Australia will hope captain Mitch Marsh and the big hitting Tim David deliver with the bat. Photograph: Kind courtesy cricket.com.au/X With the World Test Championship mace and the 50-over......