'Muslims should give Gyanvapi, Mathura to Hindus'

'During the nine years of BJP rule, not a single temple has been reconstructed.''They might have constructed the Ram temple as it is an emotional issue. But they are not much interested in issues......

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav, former external affairs minister in the UPA government S M Krishna and tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain were among six luminaries selected......

Martyrs' kin return govt cheque, say Pak should be punished

M I Khan speaks to the bereaved families of soldiers killed along the Line of Control. They demand India take through action against the neighbours and NOT compensation. A distraught Pushpa Devi,......

RSS associates linked to terror attacks: Home secretary

At least 10 people, who were allegedly involved in a spate of terror attacks in different parts of the country, had links with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh or its affiliated organisations, Union......

The rise and fall of Benarasi silk trade

We're drifting on the Ganga in a little boat listening to Pullu, our boatman, wax eloquent about Benarasi silk. "Connoisseurs can always tell when a woman is wearing a Benarasi silk sari," says he,......

Images: Celebrities' Day Out

We know that fans think Salman Khan is worth his weight in gold, but silver too? The actor was weighed on Tuesday in silver when he launched 'Being Human', an initiative by the Salman......

Tamil cinema's newest star

Sasikumar has become a man with the Midas touch. The film he directed -- Subramaniapuram -- has become a cult film in Tamil. The film he produced -- Pasanga -- was not only critically acclaimed but......

'Winning a National award doesn't mean I have to restrict myself to performance-based roles'

Priya Mani, the national award-winning actress was first noticed in Telugu in Pellaina Kothalo (even though her debut film Evare Atagaadu sank without a trace). But she slowly started to etch her......

Images: Mixed fortunes for India at the US Open

American wildcards of Carly Gullickson and Travis Parrott stunned defending champions Cara Black and Leander Paes 6-2 6-4 to win the US Open's mixed doubles championship on Thursday. Gullickson......

A year after Vijender's Olympic bronze

It's not everyday that an athlete emerges champion even in defeat. On August 22, 2008, Vijender Singh did just that when he lost his semi-final bout at the Beijing Olympics. But the bronze medal......