Row over Shivaji's 'wagh nakh'; Maha minister clarifies

Maharashtra minister Sudhir Mungantiwar told the legislative assembly on Thursday that nobody has claimed that the wagh nakh or tiger claw-shaped weapon being brought to the state from London......

'Wagh nakh' used by Shivaji to kill Afzal Khan to be brought back from UK

The 'wagh nakh', an iron weapon shaped like tiger claws that was used by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to kill Bijapur sultanate's general Afzal Khan in 1659, is likely to be brought to Maharashtra......

Pak EC forms high-level panel to probe 'poll rigging'

Pakistan's election commission has formed a high-level committee to probe the explosive allegations levelled by a senior bureaucrat that widespread rigging aided by the judiciary and the top......

Political Actors Use Religion To Align Their Politics

The rulers of the day need to be sensitive and involved in managing the identities of sacred spaces and the ongoing dialogues about the past in diverse societies, suggests Colonel Nikhil Apte......

Demonetisation brings trucks to a halt; drivers 'virtually begging' for food

With no money to buy food or pay taxes at check points, thousands of truck drivers are stranded at the Bihar-West Bengal-Assam borders. M I Khan reports. The demonetisation drive has resulted in......

Saif's Diamond-Studded Rolex

Photograph: Kind courtesy House of Pataudi/Instagram News about Saif Ali Khan has been trending ever since he got attacked at home. Old videos of the actor have also started doing the rounds. One......

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Who Is Sana Sultan?

Sana Sultan Khan is giving contestants a run for their money on Bigg Boss OTT 3. She's an influencer, actress and model. So what is Sana like in real life? Namrata Thakker takes a closer look.......

Bollywood pays tribuite to Ustad Sultan Khan

Bollywood stars tweeted their tributes for Sarangi maestro and classical singer Ustad Sultan Khan, who passed away on Sunday after a pro-longed illness. He was 71. Shreya......

Sarangi maestro Ustad Sultan Khan passes away

Sarangi maestro and classical singer Ustad Sultan Khan, the soulful voice behind hits like 'Piya basanti' and 'Albela sajan aayo re', passed away on Sunday afternoon in Mumbai after prolonged......

Why Wasn't Arshdeep Picked For Australia?

Having a left-arm quick of Arshdeep Singh's calibre gives the bowling attack much needed heft and variety.It's like having another bow in Team India's quiver, notes Vishal Menon. IMAGE: Arshdeep......

Sultan of Johor Cup: Dilraj leads India to victory

IMAGE: The Indian team maintained their strong performance and dominated the game from the very beginning. Photograph: Hockey India/X Dilraj Singh and Sharda Nand Tiwari scored a brace each as the......

Sultan of Johor Cup: India's unbeaten run ends

IMAGE: Australia dominate India in Sultan of Johor Cup. Photograph: Hockey India/X Australia ended India Colts' unbeaten run at the Sultan of Johor Cup hockey tournament with a......

Indian hockey fans await Sreejesh's coaching debut

IMAGE: Sreejesh announced his retirement from hockey after winning the Paris 2024 Olympics Bronze medal. Photograph: Hockey India Amir Ali has been named captain, with Rohit as his deputy, in the......

Why Manu Bhaker pulled out of World Cup Final in Delhi

IMAGE: Double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker opted for a three-month rest following her exploits at the Paris Games. Photograph: Amr Alfiky/Reuters Rhythm Sangwan will be the only Indian shooter to......