Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Pakistan's wily former military ruler General Pervez Musharraf, the architect of the Kargil War in 1999, died on Sunday in Dubai after battling an incurable disease. IMAGE: Pakistan's former......

Taliban 2.0: The PLIGHT of WOMEN

Their leaders in the provinces, which have been under the control of Taliban commanders for several months now, speak the language of the bigot.Women are known to have been abducted and......

Kim is alive, but is he well enough to rule North Korea?

'What if Kim is alive as the latest reappearance suggests, but unable to rule?'Will his sister be installed as the leader to continue with the Kims's hereditary dynasty that began with the present......

Police and the phenomenon of Muslim hatred

'In UP, the CM actually announced that his administration would 'take revenge' against rioters.''That must have been music to his police force's ears for it substantiated what the police always do:......

The Incomparable Waheeda Rehman

Dinesh Raheja doffs his hat to the movie legend, who will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year. IMAGE: Waheeda Rehman in Guide. Rati Agnihotri confides breathlessly, "I was......

'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......

Lata loved to sport jeans

Where Shamshad Begum was charging Rs 900 for a song, Lata was prepared to settle for Rs 50 as she came on the scene.Raju Bharatan recalls yet another memorable incident from Lata Mangeshkar's......

Lata Mangeshkar's BIGGEST regrets

'I somehow escaped the difficulties that a majority of working girls face.' IMAGE: Lata Mangeshkar with Rekha. Photograph: Kind courtesy Lata Mangeshkar/Twitter The Incomparable Lata Mangeshkar......

'My career had more quality than quantity'

'It's like sometimes you go to a top restaurant and order a dish, the food quantity might be less, but if the quality and taste is good, then it leaves a mark forever.''As far as my career is......

UP in formidable position

Helped by the maiden centuryby young Ravikant Shukla and his 172 run fifth wicket partnership with skipper Jyoti Yadav (88), Uttar Pradesh were in a formidable position with a vital first innings......

Nazir fireworks keep Sialkot afloat

A combative century by captain Imran Nazir helped Sialkot avoid the blushes and keep their hopes alive in the four-day match for Mohammed Nissar Trophy against Ranji champions Uttar Pradesh, at the......

Ricky, Mongia prop Punjab

Punjab stayed on course for a first innings lead as they steam-rolled to 312 for 3 at close onthe third day of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group 'A' match against Uttar Pradesh in Merrut on......