'Sheikh Abdullah Was Genuinely Secular'

'Sheikh Abdullah ruled the state with secular values. Post 1953, when he was sacked, corruption took over governance.' IMAGE: Sheikh Abdullah addresses a meeting in Gandhi Park in 1949.......

Omar Faces Protest From His Own MP

National Conference Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, along with Peoples Democratic Party leaders Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra, Sheikh Khursheed and others, led a peaceful protest on Monday, December 23,......

Anthony Quinn And The Kashmiri Anger

'We called him Sher-e-Kashmir but we realised he was no lion but a pussycat who surrendered.' IMAGE: Sheikh Abdullah addresses a prayer meeting in Gandhi Park in 1949. Photograph: Keystone......

How Will Mo-Shah Treat Omar Abdullah?

Omar Abdullah will have to negotiate at every step with the lieutenant governor's office and the Modi government at the Centre. IMAGE: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice President Omar......

Getting nostalgic about Farooq Sheikh

Some live life like a short story, in the fast lane. Others plan a grand novel, almost akin to an investment. Still others dwell from moment to moment. The last approach is almost mathematical......

Actor Farooque Sheikh dies of heart attack in Dubai

Veteran actor Farooque Sheikh, who is best remembered for his performances in films like Garm Hava, Shatranj Ke Khiladi, Chashme Buddoor and Kissi Se Na Kehna, died after suffering a heart attack......

Lauded Indian play arrives in America

Joining the rank of artists like Jaya Bhaduri, Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, Farooq Sheikh and Paresh Rawal who have performed across America, a new generation of brilliant Indian artists,......

Review: Saas Bahu Aur Sensex

Is this for real? Sensex@30K? When the whole world is embroiled in a financial bloodbath, is it possible for aapro Sensex to touch 30,000 circa 2008? Unbelievable, but then that's Bollywood for......