Maha Kumbh: Cleric fears mass conversions of Muslims

Ahead of the Maha Kumbh, a senior cleric has written to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressing fears that mass conversions of Muslims will take place during the event, while other......

And 2025 Begins!!!!

Glimpses of New Year celebrations around the world.     IMAGE: Fireworks explode over the Marina Bay in Singapore, December 31, 2024. Photograph: Ore Huiying/Reuters   IMAGE:......

Taliban's latest decree: No windows in women's living spaces

In its latest decree, the Taliban's moral police banned women from looking out of windows. IMAGE: Afghan women arrive to receive assistance from a World Food Program distribution centre in Kabul,......

Dr Singh asked JNU VC to be lenient with protesting students

Former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh was shown black flags at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) by Left-backed students who were staging a protest during his visit to the campus in 2005. IMAGE:......

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great......

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......

2024: The Best South Films

'Content' is an ugly word used to tie together a myriad of stories out there but the market seems to respond to it. Audiences seem to prefer experiential, novel stories over stale, formulaic films.......

'Comparisons With Vicky Used To Irritate Me A Lot'

'That comparison, "Oh look at Vicky, do you also see yourself being that successful in life?"''Vicky has done a lot and he is where he is. I feel really happy about it.''But I have my own journey.'......

ISL: Eze's brilliance sees Jamshedpur hold Bagan

IMAGE: Jamshedpur FC's Stephen Eze celebrates after scoring the equaliser against Mohun Bagan in their ISL match on Friday. Photograph: Kind courtesy ISL/X Hosts Jamshedpur FC and table-toppers......

ISL: Mumbai City keen to avoid unwanted record

'We need to win and that's our No. 1 priority. We need to play good football, as it gives us more chances to succeed.'   Title holders Mumbai City FC will look to regain their footing at home......

ISL: Jamshedpur's Sanan steals the show with stunning goal

IMAGE: Mohammed Sanan (53rd min) handed Jamshedpur FC the lead. Photograph: Kind Courtesy ISL/X Jamshedpur FC returned to winning ways with a dominant 3-1 victory over Mohammedan SC in the......

Toney rescues Al-Ahli; Ronaldo brace for Al-Nassr

IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo scores Al Nassr's third goal during the Asian Champions League Group B match against Al Gharafa at Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar, on Monday. Photograph: Ibraheem Al......

ISL: Jamshedpur FC continue winning run

IMAGE: Jamshedpur FC's Jordan Murray celebrates the 2nd goal against Hyderabad FC, on Monday. Photograph: Jamshedpur FC Jamshedpur FC edged past Hyderabad FC 2-1 in their Indian Super League......