Waqf panel adopts draft report, Oppn to submit dissent

The Joint Committee of Parliament scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday adopted its report and the amended version of the proposed law with a majority vote, the panel's chairperson......

Opposition members suspended from panel on Waqf Bill

Ten opposition members attending the joint committee of Parliament meeting on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill were suspended on Friday as they accused its chairperson of reducing its proceedings to a......

Regrettable: BJP on INDIA bloc's no-trust move against VP

Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday dubbed the opposition INDIA bloc's move to submit a notice for removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar as "extremely regrettable" and said the government......

Oppn submits notice for moving no-trust motion against 'partisan' Veep

In a first, parties of the INDIA opposition bloc on Tuesday submitted a notice to bring a motion in Rajya Sabha for the removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, accusing him of "partisan"......

'Smita Didn't Want Anything To Do With Films'

'Naseer does not have the sense of humour that Om Puri has.''Also Om has a great deal of compassion as a human being. Naseer was too focused on his own self.'A fascinating excerpt from Sangeeta......

'Didn't Know Mirch Masala Would Be Her Last Film'

'She was my only choice to play Sonbai. The moment she read the script, she slipped into character.' IMAGE: Smita Patil in Mirch Masala. Ketan Mehta's Mirch Masala was the last film that Smita......

'I'm Being Used As A Potato For 25 Years'

'...be it a comedy, thriller or a love story.''The bhindi costs Rs 30 per kilo, but the price of potato remains unchanged.' IMAGE: Om Puri in Ardh Satya. In the final phase of his life, Om Puri......

'Why Must I Put My Head On A Chopper?'

'Once in a while, I flirt with the idea of direction.''If I direct, it will be a human story that touches me.''I'm nervous of forcing myself into making a socially relevant film.' Photograph: Kind......

Pune cricketer dies of heart attack on field

'He was in good physical condition. In fact, he was an allrounder who loved the game. We're all still in shock.' IMAGE: A screengrab of Imran Sikandar Patel (right) speaking to opponents and......

PCB adamant about holding Champions Trophy final in Lahore

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) senior officials ruffled feathers in the PCB with a statement this week that moving the tournament out of Pakistan was an option available to the ICC and......

Bangladesh to arrive in Pakistan early after unrest at home

IMAGE: This will be Bangladesh's first tour to Pakistan since 2020 when they played three T20Is in Lahore and a one-off Test in Rawalpindi.. Photograph: Bangladesh Cricket/X The Bangladesh senior......

T20 World Cup: Why India are the big favourites!

'For me, the strongest side even with injuries throughout the tournament is India without a doubt.' IMAGE: India take on Ireland in their opening match in New York on June 5 followed by the......

Inzamam questions PCB over Hafeez sacking

IMAGE: Inzamam-ul-Haq and Muhammud Hafeez. Photograph: Pakistan Cricket Board/X Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has criticised the country's cricket board for removing Muhammed Hafeez as......