The A to Z of 2016

It was the year 'anti-national' became the 'it' gaali, and our humble haldi-doodh became the toast of the West's wellness brigade as 'Tumeric Latte.' It was the year 'cash' became unholy and 'fake......

Will Pakistan's army chief stay on?

'Already, there is talk of a possible extension for Raheel Sharif in the context of his perceived sterling, but incomplete work in the war against terror, as also the cleansing of crime and......

Nine J&K candidates including 3 women crack civil services

Nine candidates, including three women, from Jammu and Kashmir have qualified the prestigious UPSC Civil Service examination, the results of which were declared on Saturday. The UPSC declared a......

Hindu boy converts to Islam on live TV show in Pak

A young Hindu boy converted to Islam on a live television show hosted by a controversial Pakistani anchor, triggering outrage among liberals and sparking concerns among minority communities. The......

Why is Sanjay Leela Bhansali being targeted?

'The film industry will remain soft targets and continue to be picked upon with no respite, with no choice but to give in due to personal safety and financial compulsions,' says director Suparn......

'Husain told me not to watch Gaja Gamini'

A Ganesh NadarThe ready smile is ever so forthcoming. Underneath it, you realise Raghuvir Yadav is someone who takes himself very seriously. Perhaps as serious as the writer inM F Husain's Meenaxi,......

PCB Central Contract changes: Afridi demoted, seniors excluded

IMAGE: PCB awarded central contracts to a total of 25 players, just two short of the 27 who were given contracts last year. Photograph: PCB / X The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday demoted......

Babar, Shaheen, Naseem recalled for Australia series

IMAGE: Pakistan's senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi. Photograph: Andrew Kelly/Reuters Former captain Babar Azam, pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah on Sunday returned to......

Pakistan retain Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen for Bangladesh Tests

IMAGE: Shan Masood will lead Pakistan in the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, starting August 21. Photograph: Lee Smith/Reuters Pakistan have dropped plans to conduct "major surgery" on......

Pakistan World Cup squad announcement delayed due to...

IMAGE: Apart from injury concerns, selectors wants the Babar Azam-led side to settle down and recapture old bonding before the squad is announced. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters The Pakistan......

Blow for Pakistan! Shahzad ruled out of MCG Test

IMAGE: Khurrum Shahzad was one of the few success stories for Pakistan in the first Test against Australia in Perth. Photograph: PCB/X Pakistan suffered a blow ahead of the second Test against......