Putin invites Palestine Prez Abbas to BRICS summit; Modi to attend

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said it is difficult to specify a timeline for ending the prolonged war in Ukraine but asserted that his country will win, as he appreciated Prime......

Sheikh Hasina's Biggest Blunder

'The dominance of her party also meant that the institutions became lopsided -- whether it was the bureaucracy or the courts or the military.''She centralised power to the extent that you would see......

1st Time ISI Ex-Chief Faces Court Martial

Former ISI DG Faiz Hameed's arrest sends a strong message to PTI supporters that Imran Khan's culpability for the May 9, 2023 violence could well be drawn within the purview of military courts,......

Kanwariya Order: Time For Rahul, Akhilesh To Step Up

'There is one way to defeat the intention behind this directive: To patronise Muslim establishments that have been forced to identify themselves.''This is one opportunity for the Congress to show......

Cinema Has Loved Gandhi; Get Ready To See Him Again

IMAGE: Ben Kingsley as Mahatma Gandhi in Richard Attenborough's Gandhi. For Mahatma Gandhi, cinema was a corrupting influence on young minds, a 'sinful technology'. It is that very medium which......

Why Ila Arun Had The Last Laugh

Photograph: Kind courtesy Ila Arun/Instagram Want to watch a play from the comfort of your home? Peechha Karti Parchhaiyan, starring Ila Arun and K K Raina, is now a teleplay. Zee Theatre has......

'I Don't Think I've Made It'

'It's taken me very long to get my foot into the door. But the kind of work or central roles that I want are still few.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kritika Kamra/Instagram People have been noticing......

Meet The Haseen Dilrubas Of Bollywood

Full of seduction and schemes, she'll use her sultry charms and slinky moves to trap and trick her fall guy until he's putty in her hands. Call her femme fatale, man-eater, gold-digger or......

Afghans shock India, storm into Emerging Asia Cup final

IMAGE: Afghanistan A set the tournament's highest total in their semi final against India, posting 206/4 in 20 overs. Photograph: ACC / X Ramandeep Singh's valiant half-century went in vain as......

Abbas says comparing Babar to Kohli is 'fizool ki baatein'

IMAGE: Babar Azam and Virat Kohli. Photograph: Kind courtesy Babar Azam/Twitter Pakistan great Zaheer Abbas feels the comparisons between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam are baseless as the Indian......

'People will slowly get bored of T20s, we need Tests and ODIs'

'Test cricket is ultimate. Anyone can win in T20. Teams can win by fluke. But that is not the case in Test cricket as it has two innings. You have the scope to do well in one innings. Test cricket......

Women's T20 World Cup: Free entry for U.18s, ticket prices start from 5 Dirhams

IMAGE: The iconic Burj Khalifa shines bright, marking the exciting arrival of the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 in the UAE. Photograph: ICC/X Bidding to attract bigger crowds for top-flight......

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

'The Paris Olympics has once again blessed the Indian sports marketing landscape with fresh faces and promises.''Expect at least one biopic.' IMAGE: Silver medalist Neeraj Chopra during the medal......