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Bangladeshis hope for normalcy with new govt at the helm

People in Bangladesh have welcomed the new interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, hoping it would restore order, end repression and hold a fair election to facilitate a democratic......

Yunus takes oath as head of interim B'desh; says will rein in conspirators

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus on Thursday took oath as the head of an interim government, replacing Sheikh Hasina who abruptly resigned and fled to India leaving the country in turmoil following......

Kargil: Did India Punish Pakistan Enough?

India failed to extract the 'price' from Pakistan for its Kargil misadventure. The price could have been military in terms of loss of territory/soldiers/equipment or destruction of terrorist......

'US Will Never Let Pakistan Down'

'Pakistan is a nuclear country.''With the kind of situation that is there in Pakistan today, America will help Pakistan stay afloat.' IMAGE: A paramilitary check post in Karachi that was set afire......

Attempt To Ban Imran, Storm In A Tea Cup?

'Under the circumstances, this announcement may remain limited to bravado and little else, adding momentum to Imran's narrative of victimhood,' points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk......

'Salman Was Chupchap'

IMAGE: Salman Khan with Javed Akhtar and Salim Khan. Photograph: Kind courtesy Salman Khan/Instagram It was a day with a difference for screenwriters Salim-Javed who transformed Hindi cinema in......

Farah-Sajid's Emotional Goodbye To Their Mum

IMAGE: Farah Khan and her brother Sajid Khan. Photograph: Siraj Sheikh It was an emotional weekend for Farah and Sajid Khan when they visited the Barnes School and Junior College in the......

Ulajh Review: Diplomatic Doldrums

Ulajh strikes you as an attempt at statement-making gone horribly wrong, a punchline that doesn't land, a roar that never reaches the ear, observes Sreehari Nair. In Sudhanshu Saria's Ulajh,......

The Birthday Song Sonu Nigam Sang

Sonu Nigam chose a unique way to celebrate his 51st birthday on July 30. He screened the documentary, Symphony of Fate, which chronicles a disturbing chapter in his life and the way he overcame......

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Sports films have their own unique charm, but those centered on the Olympics and Olympians stand apart, depicting unparalleled tales of grit, guts, gumption, and glory. As the 2024 Paris Games......

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

'The Paris Olympics has once again blessed the Indian sports marketing landscape with fresh faces and promises.''Expect at least one biopic.' IMAGE: Silver medalist Neeraj Chopra during the medal......

Vinesh Disqualification: 'The whole of India is in shock'

IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat was disqualified on Wednesday from the Paris Olympics after being found overweight ahead of her women's 50kg final. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters India was in a state of......

Rohit gets big praise from Shoaib Akhtar

Runaway Rohit roars back into form ahead of semis. Scorecard IMAGE: Rohit Sharma hit a 41-ball 92 and became the first player to hit 200 sixes in T20 Internationals. Photograph: BCCI/X Skipper......

Did Pakistan's Imad Wasim deliberately waste balls?

'I feel ashamed. As a fan I want to back the Pakistan cricket team all the way but there is a limit to something.' IMAGE: Imad Wasim looked ill at ease against Axar Patel and was unable to......

'You'll see a lot of fast bowlers coming'

'Yes, there have not been any express fast bowlers that are coming from the MRF Pace Foundation that we used to have back in the years.' 'But that's not going to happen anymore. Now, in the next......

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