'Chhaava' inciting communal tensions: Barelvi cleric seeks ban

Barelvi sect cleric Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi has called for a ban on the film Chhaava, alleging it was inciting communal tensions and was directly responsible for riots in Nagpur. In a letter......

Bigoted idiots...: Javed Akhtar's message to Shami amid roza row

Days after cricketer Mohammed Shami was criticised for not observing roza (fast) in the month of Ramzan during the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final match against Australia, veteran lyricist Javed......

'Saugat e Modi Is Not Muslim Appeasement'

'During Eid Muslims get Eidi, but Opposition parties never gave that to them.''When PM Modi is giving Eidi to Muslims Opposition leaders are getting upset.' IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party leaders......

If anyone dares to intimidate Muslims...: Ajit Pawar amid Aurangzeb row

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party Chief Ajit Pawar said that any attempts to intimidate the Muslim community or create communal discord would be met with strict......

Indian History Could Have Changed If...

'Had these leaders known that Jinnah was dying...' IMAGE: Arif Zakaria plays Muhammad Ali Jinnah with Chirag Vora who plays Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in Freedom At Midnight. Photograph: Kind......

'I Was Fated To Play Jinnah'

'I have no idea why I was so many film-makers' choice for Jinnah. I assume it is because I was born and bred in Mumbai and speak English.' 'There's also my name, people tend to believe that a......

'Shyam Had The Answer To Every 'Why' Under The Sun'

'I find his sense of history astounding, not just history of film, but of life in general.'Another fascinating excerpt from Sangeeta Datta's book Shyam Benegal. PART I: 'Smita Didn't Want Anything......

While India Celebrated with Champagne, Shami Did THIS

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami's dignified exit from the champagne celebration quickly went viral on social media. Photograph: ICC/X   As Team India celebrated its historic Champions Trophy 2025......

'Illegal, un-Islamic': Cleric targets Shami again

A cleric who had claimed cricketer Mohammed Shami committed a sin by not fasting during Ramzan has described the Holi celebrations of the pacer's daughter as "illegal" and "against Shariat".......

Childhood coach defends Shami for not observing Roza

IMAGE: The 34-year-old player was seen consuming an energy drink during the semi-final against Australia at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, ,March 4. Photograph: Mohammed......

Shami is a criminal: Barelvi cleric

IMAGE: India pacer Mohammed Shami has attracted the ire of a Bareilvi cleric for not fasting during the Islamic holy month of Ramzan. Kind Courtesy Mohammed Shami/Instagram The national......

Yakubboev aplogises to Vaishali for handshake row

'...it was an awkward situation for both of us. I was in a hurry that day and really forgot. I want to wish good luck to both of you.' IMAGE: Uzbek Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev (right) aplogised......