Taliban Govt: ISI Has The Last Laugh

ISI chief Faiz Hameed coerced the Taliban to announce an interim government guaranteed to preserve Pakistan's control over the levers of power in Kabul, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who......

Jesus toast, pork in nose, banana peels win Ig Nobel

The annual Ig Nobel prizes, which award sometimes inane, yet often surprisingly practical, scientific discoveries, were given away recently. The prizes are awarded by the Annals of Improbable......

China doesn't need Pakistan in a war with India

'If a 'two-front war' develops, Iron Brother may only turn out to be a drag on the PLA, since Pakistan is in no position to wage a war with India,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE:......

Aussie cleric defends rape; may be deported

Australia's leading Muslim cleric should be deported for saying women who don't wear a veil are asking to be raped, a senior government official said Friday. Sex Discrimination Commissioner Pru......

BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS From SRK's Life

What is Shah Rukh Khan's life like? What is it *really* like to be a superstar? What's it really like to be loved by millions of fans all over the world? Khan may try to keep it as natural as he......

Bollywood's secret shaadis: Rani isn't the first!

Before Rani, we've had a long list of stars with hush-hush weddings. Bollywood has a history of stars tying the knot in secret shaadis, and the latest to join the list are Rani Mukerji and......

The Day I Directed Amitabh Bachchan

'This man changed the mindset of a generation.' IMAGE: Nikkhil Advani and John Abraham feature in an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, the quiz show Amitabh Bachchan has hosted for over 20 years.......

'I would have done Kamal's role of a common man'

It's rare to see two superstars coming together in a Telugu film. Venkatesh is setting a 'record' of sorts by sharing screen space with another superstar Kamal Haasan in Eenadu, the Telugu......

When It Was Bradman Versus India

History has not seen a cricketing rivalry as fierce as this this century, every ball bowled every run taken, coming with no quarter given. Ahead of India's five Test tour of Australia, beginning in......

PIX: Big win for Liverpool at San Siro; Nervy win for Real

IMAGES from UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday IMAGE: Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring the second goal against AC Milan. Photograph: Liverppol FC/X Liverpool celebrated......

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

More than 50 Africa-born or African-origin players are spread across 11 teams -- excluding sides from the continent -- that are part of the tournament in Qatar. IMAGE: Switzerland's Breel Embolo......

World T20: Australia, Pakistan face-off in must-win game

IMAGE: Australia's Adam Zampa is congratulated by teammates. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images. Their path to the semi-finals looking relatively easier in comparison, Australia will fancy......

Canada, US will not support Blatter for FIFA presidency

FIFA President Joseph 'Sepp' Blatter. Photograph: Philipp Schmidli/Getty Images Canada, which is hosting the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, will not support incumbent Sepp Blatter in Friday's......