'Like Indians, Pakistanis are not interested in war'

'Both India and Pakistan don't want to escalate tensions.''So no matter what is claimed before the public, the reality is slightly different.' To understand the dynamics at play in the aftermath......

Our inward looking policy has cost us dearly

'What India has failed to acknowledge is that sub-conventional war is the name of the game and irregular forces have emerged with greater strategic value over conventional and even nuclear forces,......

Analysis: Why US is losing patience with Pakistan

Even as the Pakistan government readies itself to impeach President Pervez Musharraf, the Bush administration apparently is losing its patience with the Pakistan People's Party-led government. It......

View: It's futile to expect Saudi help on terror

During his recent visit to Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is reported to have taken up with the Saudi leaders the question of Pakistan's continued sponsorship of terrorism against......

Fardeen is back!

Farah Khan Ali, Zarine and Sanjay Khan's eldest daughter, launched her coffee table book, Farah Khan: A Bejewelled Life, an event attended by her family and lots of friends.   Farah Khan Ali.......

PIX: Asha Bhosle celebrates Poonam Dhillon's birthday

Happy birthday, Poonam! Poonam Dhillon brought in her 56th birthday with a celebration with her friends. The actress, who has given us so many films to remember her by, looked elegant in a blue......

Box Office: Manmarziyaan is below average

The hits and misses of the week. Manmarziyaan saw a weak opening, improving slightly over the weekend. It won't help much and keep the film below average. Love Sonia and Mitron fared poorly at the......

Box Office: Laila Majnu, Gali Guleiyan, Paltan flop

The hits and misses of the week. Last week's releases -- Laila Manju, Gali Guleiyan Paltan -- fared poorly at the box office. Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.   Laila Majnu Cast:......