India reacts cautiously to US-Taliban peace deal

In a guarded reaction to the peace deal between the United States and the Taliban, India on Saturday said its consistent policy has been to support all opportunities that can bring peace, security......

56 killed, nearly 200 injured in blast at Shia mosque in Pak

A suicide bomber blew himself up inside a crowded Shia mosque during the Friday congregation in Pakistan's northwestern Peshawar city, killing at least 56 people and wounding nearly 200 others, in......

What's up in India's second largest constituency?

BJP banks on Modi, Congress on its candidate Manvendra Singh in Barmer, India's largest constituency by area after Ladakh.Arup Roychoudhury reports. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi,......

Varanasi's Muslims: Split between neta and ajooba

Although Muslims in Varanasi are clearly disconcerted by Narendra Modi's Hindutva agenda and are fearful of the future, they believe his emergence on the national political stage will not disturb......

Hafeez front-runner to don Pakistan's chief selector's cap

IMAGE: Mohammad Hafeez is a front-runner to become the national team's chief selector. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez is a front-runner......

Asia Cup: India set to steamroll minnows Hong Kong

IMAGE: After a hard earned victory over Pakistan, India's focus against Hong Kong will be on batters and their adequate game time. Photograph: Francois Nel/Getty Images KL Rahul couldn't have......

Asia Cup: Sub-continental giants resume rivalry

IMAGE: All eyes will be on Virat Kohli who will be expected to come out of a prolonged lean patch. Photograph: ACC/Twitter The unpredictability of the T20 format and the growth of the game in......

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

The world has been witness to many sports stars who have been caught and subsquently punished for using drugs. Among them, most recently, is Prithvi Shaw, who has been handed a back-dated......

Pakistan pick Sharjeel, Sami for Asia Cup, World T20

IMAGE: Sharjeel Khan of Pakistan. Photograph: Francois Nel/Getty Images The Pakistan Cricket Board has included opener Sharjeel Khan and fast bowler Muhammad Sami in the squad for......