'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,......

Caution! Bumps ahead

I was in Kathmandu recently attending a meeting with a group of eminent Pakistanis. We met to analyse the costs of the India-Pakistan confrontation last year and to discuss ways in which we could......

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......

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......

Kanika Kapoor, Gauahar Khan, Ayushmann at Mirchi Music Awards

It was time for the music industry to take over the red carpet! The music industry made sure to make its presence felt at the Mirchi Music Awards, held over the weekend in Mumbai. Quite a few......

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......