CBSE drops Islamic empires, NAM lessons; not to teach Faiz's verses too

The Central Board of Secondary Education has dropped chapters about the Non-Aligned Movement, the Cold War era, the rise of Islamic empires in Afro-Asian territories, the chronicles of Mughal......

Mehbooba's Appeal Seems Intact

'Whether she is in power or not, she always makes it a point to visit us. This is her best quality as a leader.' IMAGE: Mehbooba Mufti acknowledges the crowds during an election roadshow in......

26/11 attackers still roam free, says Javed Akhtar in Pakistan

The perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks are still roaming freely in Pakistan and Pakistanis should not feel offended when India talks about the 2008 carnage, lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar has......

Pakistan Gets A New ISI Boss

Asim Malik's shift to the important DG, ISI post comes as something of a surprise now, but it indicates the army chief's confidence in him, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.......

Kuttey Review: Who Let The Dogs Out?

Kuttey's muddled momentum cannot cover up the trail of loopholes it leaves behind, observes Sukanya Verma. Few minutes into Kuttey, a character recounts a metaphor for loyalty through the story of......

Bollywood's Diwali wishes!

What the stars wanted, this Diwali. Hema Malini: Diwali is my favourite festival. It means being with my family, dressing up in beautiful new clothes, making rangolis and eating mithai. There......

Bol is superlative with a message for the society

Shaikh Ayaz feels Shoaib Mansoor's new film tears open the dichotomies and contradictions that make Pakistan what it is. Post YOUR reviews here!Bol, ke lab azaad hai tereBol, yeh thoda waqt bohot......

'Mumbai language is complete bhelpuri'

If a lyricist was told to recreate Munnabhai MBBS magic in its sequel Lage Raho Munnabhai, what would be his reaction?"Nervous breakdown," replies lyricist Swanand Kirkire, with a smile."I was very......

Islamabad High Court suspends Ashraf as PCB chief

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Zaka Ashraf was suspended by the Islamabad High Court on Tuesday over what it described as the "polluted" process to elect him to the post. The decision came after a......

Hyderabad make a big score

Propelled by a scintillating century by AT Rayudu, hosts Hyderabad amassed 323 for 7 against Rajasthan on opening day of the Elite 'B' Ranji Trophy match played at the Gymkhana grounds in Hyderabad......

AP restrict Baroda to 216

Baroda were restricted to a modest 216 in their first innings on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group 'A' cricket match against Andhra Pradesh at Vadodara on Saturday.The highlight of......

Mane, Kambli boost Mumbai

Opener Vinayak Mane's patient knock of 154 and his 183-run partnership for the second wicket with Vinod Kambli (100) helped hosts Mumbai gain a huge 223-run lead over Hyderabad on the second day of......

Hyderabad bowled out for 166

Leading from the front, skipper Sairaj Bahutule claimed four wickets for 42 runs to bowl out Hyderabad for a paltry 166 in their first innings on the first day of the Ranji Trophy semi-final at the......