The Man Who Fought Al-Qaeda, Taliban

Ahmed Shah Massoud's assassination, 9/11 and the defeat and ejection of the Taliban suggested a break in Afghanistan's history, but the events of August 2021 and the Taliban's return shows how......

'Terrorism in Kashmir can be eliminated...'

'...only if we sort it out with Pakistan.' IMAGE: Security personnel on the watch in Srinagar. Photograph: Umar Ganie for Rediff.com Amarjit Singh Dulat, former head of the country's external......

India, Pakistan, Taliban On Same Page?

Delhi has come to accept the Taliban takeover in Kabul as a reality and seems increasingly unsure of its dogmatic view of the Taliban as a mere proxy of the Pakistani military and security......

Afghan Meet: India's Time To Play A Role

The alacrity with which regional States responded to Delhi's invite signals that expectations are high regarding an Indian role in the efforts to stabilise the situation in Afghanistan, observes......

PIX: Rohit dazzles as India eke out thrilling win over Afghanistan

Images from India’s 3rd T20 International against Afghanistan at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Following two thrilling Super Overs, India completed a......

Pakistan run-chase gave Afghans confidence and belief

SCORECARD IMAGE: Afghanistan's players celebrate after Sri Lanka’s Dimuth Karunaratne is given out on the review during the ICC World Cup match in Pune on Monday. Photograph: Afghanistan......

Afghan cricket: Swapping Kalashnikovs for cricket bats

Unlike football, which offends the sensibilities of some very conservative Muslims because it is normally played in shorts, cricket is played in long sleeves and trousers, in line with traditional......