No OIC meet in Pak: Great Game plays out within Islam

'The more emphatic denial of any proposal for an OIC foreign ministers meet in Islamabad appears aimed at keeping Pakistan on a leash,' notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd). IMAGE:......

In Oman, PM Modi slams Congress for misgovernance

The PM held wide-ranging talks with the Sultan of Oman and signed eight agreements, including pacts on cooperation in the field of defence, health and tourism. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra......

Father Tom Uzhunnalil rescued from IS captivity

Father Tom Uzhunnalil, a Catholic priest from Kerala, has been rescued in Yemen, 18 months after he was abducted by Islamic State terrorists during a deadly attack on a care home in......

10 powerful monarchs who command respect

After nearly 40 years on the throne, King Juan Carlos of Spain is to abdicate in favour of his son Crown Prince Felipe.   The handover will make King Juan Carlos the first Spanish king to pass......

Shastri impressed by torch relay in Muscat

Ravi Shastri, India's former cricket captain and manager, was lauded by the crowd present during the Olympic torch relay in Muscat on Monday. "Ravi Shastri got the biggest cheer as he did the last......