President to meet terrorist-slayer Ruksana

For young Ruksana, who killed a terrorist to protect her family, Friday will be a day to cherish, as President Pratibha Patil has decided to meet her during her visit to Jammu region. Although the......

'Modi should send dal-chawal to the poor'

Sheela Bhatt visits a large urban basti a mere 20-minute drive from the prime minister's home to discover a story of grim struggle in the time of lockdown.Videos and photographs: Sheela Bhatt for......

The Man Who Changed Lives

This Teacher's Day, students remember Syed Feroze Ashraf, the 'Uncle', who changed the lives of many children forever.Jyoti Punwani reports. IMAGE: Syed Feroze Ashraf with his students. The......

The village chosen for the 'Babri Masjid'

Iqbal Ansari, one of the main plaintiffs who fought for the right of the community over the disputed land, says Muslims in Ayodhya won't be satisfied if the Sunni Waqf Board accepts the five acres......

'Vidya can elevate any script'

'You write stories about the world you live in.''The day I try to write a film with agendas in mind, I will be a fake.' IMAGE: Rohini Hattangady and Vidya Balan in Jalsa. Suresh Triveni's......

'I was living a mother's nightmare'

'Ruksana affected me very deeply.''It was the circumstances around her that changed her in various ways.''Of course, I carry her back home, hoping and praying from the bottom of my heart that......