'It was Maulana Azad who set up IITs with full support of Nehru'

'It was Maulana Azad's foresight which created the IITs, UGC, science academies across the country.' IMAGE: From left to right, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, president of the Indian National Congress;......

Is Modi Wooing Muslims?

If Rahul's yatra makes a political statement from the other side of the aisle and Shah Rukh's success underlines a more relaxed popular mood, Mr Modi and Mr Bhagwat's cues to their followers are......

Opposition creating unrest in society, cut off from reality: Modi

Invoking 15th century poet-saint Kabir Das, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday accused the opposition of creating unrest in society and joining hands for petty political interests. IMAGE:......

Suno bhai sadho: Teaching kids through Kabir's bhajans

Originally started in 2003 with a vision to impart value-based education to local kids, the school was closed in 2004 due to financial difficulties. All photographs: Devanik Saha Probably the......

800 Review: Watch Out For The Spin

800 gets so lost in celebrating its grand subject that it forgets something pretty elementary: Cricket is a team sport!, notes Sreehari Nair. In 800, Director M S Sripathy creates a world of......

10 Reasons Why Alaya F Is A Star To Watch Out For

Barely three films old with no blockbuster success to her credit and yet, the name Alaya F spells promise. Sukanya Verma lists 10 reasons why we think the spunky leading of this Friday's release......

Meet Pooja Bedi's daughter, Aalia

A generation of youngsters are waiting in the wings, ready for their shot at being the Next Big Bollywood Star. Meet Pooja Bedi's daughter, Aalia Furniturewalla. Aalia is prepping herself before......

PIX: Shamita Shetty, Payal Rohatgi at an awards night

The 15th Indian Television Academy Awards were held on September 6 at Film City, Goregaon, a western suburb of Mumbai. The event saw some fashionable appearances and fiery performances on stage. A......

Bangladesh's pace revolution: Story of planning, commitment at grassroots level

IMAGE: Nahid Rana celebrates with team-mates after taking the wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal. Photograph: BCCI For the last one month, Bangladesh is on a mission to reverse a long-standing......

Kabir spares Bangladesh blushes

Strike bowler Alamgir Kabir papered over Bangladesh cracks with a four-wicket burst on Saturday as the touring side made a less-than-convincing start to their tour of Zimbabwe.The medium-fast......

Pakistanis to train at MRF Academy

The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed that three Test bowlers besides an under-19 player would be joining for training under former Australian speedster Dennis Lillee at the MRF Pace foundation......

Afghan cricket team in Pakistan for 4-week tour

At a time when no Test playing nation including minnows Bangladesh is willing to visit Pakistan because of security concerns, the Afghanistan cricket team has reached Lahore for a four week stay.......

Defying odds, Real Kashmir FC win Durand Cup opener

IMAGE: Real Kashmir coach David Richardson said they 'played with heart and soul' in their season-opening match in the Durand Cup. Photograph: Real Kashmir FC/Twitter Real Kashmir FC overcame......