Bohras Launch Save Our Sparrows

On March 20, World Sparrow Day, the Dawoodi Bohra community has launched a nationwide 'Save Our Sparrows' campaign to raise awareness about the declining sparrow population. Photographs: Kind......

Took 11 passengers down and...: Survivors recount Pak train hijack

There was a huge explosion and firing, a scene that can never be forgotten, said Mushtaq Muhammad as he recounted the moment when Baloch militants attacked a passenger train in Pakistan's restive......

Pak train hijack: 21 passengers, 4 soldiers killed; all hostages freed

Twenty-one passengers and four paramilitary soldiers were killed by militants holding hostages after seizing control of a train in Balochistan, a Pakistani army general said on Wednesday. IMAGE: A......

K'taka budget: Sidda announces Muslim quota for govt supplies

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday announced reservation for Muslims in supplying goods and services up to a value of Rs 1 crore to various government departments, corporations and......

'When Meena Kumari Died, I Became Hysterical'

'My mom had told me a great deal about Meena Kumari and how she could make a tear drop at the right moment.''A legend who was in total control.''But when I finally met her, I saw a frail,......

After Ban, How Aandhi Returned...

'We were asked to add a dialogue where the politician says she admires Mrs Gandhi.' IMAGE: Sanjeev Kumar and Suchitra Sen in Aandhi. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film History Pics/X Gulzar's......

'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......

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great......

Pakistan Fans Celebrate Kohli Ton

  SEE: Pakistani fans in Islamabad celebrate Virat Kohli's century against Pakistan. Video: Kind courtesy Muhammad Faizan Aslam Khan/X The Virat Kohli phenomenon is unreal. The man's aura......

No reason for Pakistan to go and play in India: Afridi

IMAGE: Former all-rounder Shahid Afridi wants PCB to adopt a firm stance on cricketing ties with India. Photograph: Shahid Afridi/X Former captain Shahid Afridi has advised the Pakistan Cricket......

Shaheen Shah Afridi Is Bowled!

It's usually Shaheen Shah Afridi who bowls people over. Skittling the stumps with his left arm zingers that makes him one of the bowlers to watch out for at the 50 overs World Cup that begins in......

Emotions run high as India take on Pakistan

India start overwhelming favourites but Shaheen Shah Afridi, rain pose threat IMAGES: On paper, India is a far superior side and with a batting line-up filled with alpha-male......