Major terror threat to India from ISIS, Al Qaeda in J-K: FATF

The "most significant" terrorism threat faced by India appears to be from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria or Al-Qaeda-linked groups that are active in and around Jammu and Kashmir,......

How India Won Back Maldives's Trust

The avoidable stresses and strains in ties helped in one way.It showed for the entire region how a matured India handled diplomatic relations, especially with a smaller and suspicious neighbour,......

Sheikh Hasina's Biggest Blunder

'The dominance of her party also meant that the institutions became lopsided -- whether it was the bureaucracy or the courts or the military.''She centralised power to the extent that you would see......

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

Crucial reforms in Muslim personal law, especially laws related to inheritance and adoption, need to be initiated forthwith; historically speaking, without the State's backing, hardly has any......

'My Life Was In Danger'

''I received many threatening calls and letters.''A fatwa was issued against me.' IMAGE: A young Salma Agha. Photograph: Kind courtesy Salma Agha/Instagram She became a household name in 1982,......

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

With the mad rush of celebrities, paparazzi, official photographers and influencers on red carpets and parties, people almost forget that the Cannes Film Festival is firstly, a celebration of world......

Revenge And Rebellion On OTT This Week

Revenge, rebellion, quarrel and fight for justice, it's quite a heated mood on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives us her OTT recommendations for the week.   The Glory Part IIWhere to watch?......

Thallumaala Won't Let You Breathe Or Blink

Friendships are not merely severed, but built over scuffles.And just about anything can stir things up -- a long-standing feud, a pointless stare, a disrupted moral stance, a fist that ricochets......

Musheer Khan, A Star To Watch Out For

IMAGE: All-rounder Musheer Khan, already hailed as a rising star of Mumbai cricket, continues to build his reputation as he keeps coming up with top performances at every level. Photograph: BCCI/X......

Boxer wants to win at Olympics for Afghan women living under oppression

IMAGE: Sadia Bromand wants to win a gold at the Olympics for fellow Afghan women living under oppression. Photograph: Twitter At a time when women in Afghanistan are living under oppression, not......

FIFA WC: Qatar will look to shut down critics as kick-off arrives

IMAGE: Football fans are pictured at the Corniche ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in Doha, Qatar, on Friday. Photograph: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images The moment of truth for Qatar's ability......