PIX: Saifu turns 48

The Nawab of Pataudi gets closer to a half century. After a series of disappointing movies, Saif Ali Khan has a lot to cheer for after Sacred Games -- the Netflix original where he plays a loser......

Villagers turn newsmakers, thanks to Julia Roberts

The presence of Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts has turned villagers in Pataudi, Haryanainto instant celebrities who are amused by the media thriving on them to get updates about the Hollywood......

Soha Ali Khan is not afraid to mock herself

Soha Ali Khan's first book The Perils Of Being Moderately Famous may seem indulgent but is not, says Manavi Kapur. IMAGE: Soha Ali Khan and her daughter Inaaya bond in The Perils Of Being......

Sharmila Tagore claims Bhopal royal property

The late Nawab of Pataudi's widow wants the current residents on family property in Bhopal evicted. Sharmila Tagore has filed a complaint on behalf of the Bhopal royal family against the occupants......

Afghan cricket: The Indian connection

There is a more authentic Indian cricket connection to Afghanistan, says Gulu Ezekiel, and that is through the family roots of Iftikhar Ali Khan, the Nawab of Pataudi. IMAGE: Mansur Ali Khan......

Understanding the history of Indian spin bowling

Anindya Dutta relies on facts and figures rather than back stories to trace the history of Indian spin bowling, says Partha Basu. IMAGE: Anil Kumble, the legendary leg-spinner who has taken......

'God knows what he'd have achieved if he had both his eyes'

'I don't think anyone else has been able to make those adjustments and that kind of an impact with one eye.' IMAGE: Sharmila Tagore with her husband Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi. Sharmila Tagore and......

Pataudi was best at handling pressure, reveals study

Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi in action for Oxford against Surrey at the Oval, in June 1961. Photograph: Dennis Oulds/Central Press/Getty Images Ahead of Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi's third death......

Taimur Pataudi's glorious cricket heritage

His great grandfather played Test cricket for both England and India.His grandfather was arguably the most charismatic captain India has had. Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi's great grandfather Iftikhar......