UP Waqf Board claims ownership of 115-year-old Varanasi college,

The Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board has claimed that a mosque on a college campus here and the land in its vicinity are Waqf properties, a charge rejected by the college administration.......

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......

Dhaka limps back to normal, but protests yet to die down

With the metro resuming services, buses and taxis plying regularly and university students enjoying carefree evening strolls in the gardens of the historic Curzon Hall -- life seems to be returning......

Former judge of Bangladesh SC held near India border

A retired judge of Bangladesh's Supreme Court was detained from the northeastern frontier with India in Sylhet while he was allegedly attempting to flee the country, the Border Guard Bangladesh......

The Swades State Of Mind

As Swades turns 20, Aseem Chhabra looks back at the film that spoke to him. IMAGE: Gayatri Joshi and Shah Rukh Khan in Swades. Several years ago, I had lunch with the then finance minister of......

2024's 10 Best OTT Films

There is quite a variety of subjects turning up on OTT, as film-makers are freed from the box office pressure. But there is still no getting away from casting movie stars in made-for-streaming......

'Zakirbhai, You Will Be Missed And How'

'When he played his inner light shone so bright! His joy embraced us all... we experienced divinity.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Nandita Das/Instagram Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away into the ages......

Kareena Wins Her 7th, And Counting...

The fifth Filmfare OTT Awards 2024 was held on December 1 in Mumbai, and it saw a lot of glamour. Here's a look at the big winners of the night. IMAGE: Kareena Kapoor along with her Jaane Jaan......

Afghans shock India, storm into Emerging Asia Cup final

IMAGE: Afghanistan A set the tournament's highest total in their semi final against India, posting 206/4 in 20 overs. Photograph: ACC / X Ramandeep Singh's valiant half-century went in vain as......

Chepauk's new avatar: A pacer's paradise

IMAGE: Bangladesh's Zakir Hasan is bowled by Indian pacer Akash Deep during the first test in Chennai. Photograph: BCCI Sit back, close your eyes and recollect the great spells at the MA......

T20 WC MVP Crown Eludes Rohit

Rohit Sharma did practically everything right in the T20 World Cup: He batted brilliantly, he captained even more capably, but he failed to top the most valuable player table. Srinivas Bhogle and......

Can Rohit Sharma Be T20 World Cup MVP?

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of T20 World Cup 2024 after Game 54. IMAGE: Rohit Sharma celebrates his half-century during the semi-final match......

Afghanistan aim to upset South Africa in T20 WC semis

IMAGE: Without belittling the poised run of the Proteas, Afghanistan have been the revelation of this ICC showpiece. Photograph: ACB/X Tournament story-makers Afghanistan will be up against......