BJP's best show in J-K polls is simply not good enough

The BJP has emerged the second largest party by winning 29 constituencies in the maiden assembly polls post abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, improving its all-time high tally of 25......

'Omar Will Be Sure Shot Chief Minister'

'INDIA will easily cross 50 seats out of 90 in Jammu and Kashmir.' IMAGE: Omar Abdullah hits the campaign trail in Budgam. Photographs: Umar Ganie for Rediff.com Twenty four years is a long time......

J-K polls: Will Cong-NC alliance benefit from DPAP withdrawal?

On the eight seats of Chenab valley going to polls in the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir elections, the National Conference-Congress alliance is hoping to tip the scales in its favour......

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

Crucial reforms in Muslim personal law, especially laws related to inheritance and adoption, need to be initiated forthwith; historically speaking, without the State's backing, hardly has any......

'People will forget everyone when they hear you'

Lata Mangeshkar sang many, many songs. But three of them were truly career-defining. Subhash K Jha lists them on Lataji's 94th birth anniversary on September 28, 2023. Dil Mera Toda from......

'I never listen to my songs'

'I've never allowed success to go to my head.''I've seen many artistes fall because of their pride.' IMAGE: A young Lata Mangeshkar. Photograph: Kind courtesy Lata Mangeshkar/Instagram One week......

Atrangi Re Review

Sara Ali Khan is definitely a chip off the old block and Bollywood.The abandon in her dance, the candour in her histrionics, a combination of the ada and attributes of Rekha and Madhuri Dixit all......

'It is such a beautiful song'

Theek nahi lagta, a song written by Lata Mangeshkar's favourite lyricist Gulzar, was believed to have been lost. IMAGE: Lata Mangeshkar. Photograph: PTI Photo   The little girl who started......

Iraqi judoka tests positive for anabolic steroids

IMAGE: Vew of Champ de Mars Arena which will host the Judo events at the Paris Games. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon / Reuters Iraqi judoka Sajjad Ghanim Sehen Sehen was provisionally suspended on......

PCB chief discusses visa delays for Pak media and fans with Foreign Secretary

IMAGE: Pakistan have already played their opener of the ongoing World Cup. Photograph: PCB/X PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf on Monday met Foreign Secretary Syrus Sajjad Qazi to discuss the delay......

Olympic Qualifiers: Pakistan Hockey's hosting rights stripped

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Hockey India/X The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Tuesday withdrew hosting rights of the Olympic Qualifiers from Pakistan, slated to be held next January. The......

Sports Shorts: US athletics legend Lewis attacks Trump

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday American sprint great Carl Lewis offered enthusiastic support for the Pan Am Games on Monday, but the nine-time Olympic champion had......