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Taliban publicly cut off hands of 4 people over theft charges

The Taliban on Tuesday publicly flogged nine convicted of robbery and "sodomy" in Ahmad Shahi Stadium in Kandahar. IMAGE: Talibanis outside the Hamid Karzai international airport in Kabul.......

Change in Qaeda magazine's name suggests shift of focus on Kashmir: UN

A change in the name of the Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) magazine 'suggests a refocusing' of the terror group from Afghanistan to Kashmir, a United Nations report has said. The 13th......

Can Afghan Warlords Stop the Taliban?

Once Mazar-i-Sharif falls, some isolated pockets of resistance may remain, which the Taliban would tackle through political work or coercion, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who played a......

Afghan great game moves centre stage

'Washington must retain control over any peace process until the Taliban gets worn out,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Smoke rises from the site of an attack in Kabul, August 21, 2018.......

UN imposes sanctions against Pak-based Haqqani network

The United Nations Security Council, under India's presidency, has imposed global sanctions against the dreaded Pakistan-based Haqqani militant network and the group's chief of suicide operations.......

Soon, use Paytm to shop as well

Indian mobile commerce player Paytm on Tuesday launched Paytm Cash – a semi-closed wallet for online shopping. This will allow Paytm users to use Paytm Cash for paying postpaid......

GM, Chrysler fall may cost 250,000 jobs

Bankruptcies of automakers General Motors and Chrysler could cost as many as quarter million people their jobs over the next year and a half, a media report says. According to a report in......

How to automate money to get rich

Within days of publication last month, Ramit Sethi's book I will Teach You to be Rich became a bestseller. That is a feat, given that books on personal finance are a dime a dozen. But the......

India keen to accelerate economic ties with Canada: Krishna

India is keen to accelerate economic ties with Canada as both countries are working on a number of bilateral agreements that will boost trade and investment between them, External Affairs Minister......

Canada offers green technologies to India

Canada will offer India a wide range of eco-friendly technologies ensuring sustainable development, besides protecting environment, Ontario premier has said. "Ontario has world-class high-tech......

Review: This Biriyani is well-made

Tamil film Biriyani is a fun-filled thriller, says S Saraswathi. Director Venkat Prabhu, who is known for offbeat entertainers like Chennai 28, Saroja and the mega hit Mankatha, is back with a dark......

The Worst Celebrity Bodies

Victoria Beckham was named the celebrity with the worst body in a poll of over 1,500 UK men conducted the Big Bloke Survey. 'It's no secret that the majority of men like women with curves, the......

The Most Bankable Stars in Hollywood

Will Smith continues to be the most bankable star in Hollywood, according to the entertainment database company The Ulmer Scale, which just released its Actors Hot List. The Ulmer Scale's......

Of Samosas, Pakoras and Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar wasthestar attraction at the Indian Independence Day celebrations in Toronto. So, quite naturally, the crowd went wild when Indian Consul General Preeti Saran announced his presence.......

Indian rowers aim high after Asian Games triumph

Winning five medals in tough competition like Asian Games in huge: Rowing coach Ismail Baig Photograph: Kind Courtesy SAI Media/X The yellow metal might have eluded them but Indian rowing team's......

Asian Games: Indian rowers exit with three bronze medals

Swaran Singh of India competes in Single Sculls. Photograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images India picked up two bronze medals from the Asian Games rowing arena in Incheon on Thursday as army man......

Images: India shining at the Asian Games

The super charge led by athletes, boxers and tennis players in the last seven days of the Asian Games not only provided the impetus to the floundering Indian campaign but also scripted a memorable......

Tendulkar wants top spot for India to mark 20 years

Sachin Tendulkar is hoping he can mark his 20 years in international cricket by leading India to become the world's top ranked one-day team. The premier batsman made his India debut as a......

Indian rowers face tough task in London Olympics

Set for their fourth Olympics in a row, the Indian rowers face a tough test but would look to show that they do not just make up the numbers in the London Games beginning July 27. India have......

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