Akthar has approved the script for Main Aur Meri Himmat to be directed by Sanghamitra Chaudhary and produced by Nissha creations.
Intelligence agencies probing Sunday's serial blasts in Patna believe that with the arrest of Yasin Bhatkal in August, Tehsin Akthar from Bihar is the new leader of the terrorist organisation, reports Vicky Nanjappa.
It might have taken several years, but the intelligence and security agencies in several states recently tracked down and arrested dreaded terrorists involved in creating havoc in the country. It began with the arrest of Zabbiuddin Ansari, an accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, then came the arrest of Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal followed by Lashkar-e-Tayiba bomb maker Abdul Karim Tunda, Zaveri Bazaar bomber Waqas Ahmed and now IM chief Tehsin Akthar. In a five-part series, Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa describes how each of these terrorists were painstakingly tracked by the Intelligence Bureau and arrested by the security agencies.
The 'Rawalpindi Express', considered the fastest bowler in history said he does not understand why the civilian sector cannot work in collaboration with the Armed forces.
Unidentified gunmen have shot dead a 'businessman' in Karachi who Indian intelligence officials said was Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Mistry Zahoor Ibrahim, involved in the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines plane IC-814 and fatal stabbing of passenger Rupin Katyal.
Unidentified gunmen have shot dead a 'businessman' in Karachi who Indian intelligence officials said was Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Mistry Zahoor Ibrahim, involved in the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines plane IC-814 and fatal stabbing of passenger Rupin Katyal.
Farhan and Javed Akhtar discuss the new and the classic Don.
Yogacharya Shameem Akthar and Muay Thai expert Biki Bora are conducting yoga and Muay Thai classes in Mumbai.
While officials of the National Investigation Agency are finding it hard to extract any information from Yasin Bhatkal, the wily chief of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen, his aide Asaddulah Akthar is singing like a canary.
The Karnataka Police chief while describing the arrest of Kafeel Akthar from Barasmela village two days ago in connection with the 2010 Chinnaswamy Stadium twin blasts as an exceptional situation, said that there is a provision to inform the police of another state later.
The arrest of Kafeel Akthar, an alleged Indian Mujahideen operative, by the Karnataka police in Bihar has broken into a full-fledged war between the two states, reports Vicky Nanjappa
Some of the simple things you are doing every day may not necessarily be good for your health.
Yoga expert Shameem Akthar is organising a two-hour interactive workshop on pranayama/yoga breathing techniques.
The incident took place near Khalapur, over 60 km from Mumbai, when the Tata Safari car in which they were traveling to Pune rammed into a truck.
Yoga expert Shameem Akthar is organising a two-hour interactive workshop using the ancient kreeda yoga technique of yogic games.
Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, takes you through five questions that explain how and why certain herbs have become effective household remedies.
Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, lists five quick-fix alternative therapies to help you deal with insomnia.
There is a lot of enthusiasm for 'working out' and 'building tone', but there is an equal lack of awareness of the mistakes that can sabotage one's efforts, says yogacharya Shameem Akthar.
If you thought holidays, weddings and parties de-stress you, think again!
Yogacharya Shameem Akthar suggests five nature cures that have been tested by time and choice.
As India and Pakistan agreed to resume talks at political level, Islamabad has said it is ready to discuss bilateral trade, including the grant of most favoured nation status to India
Yogacharya Shameem Akthar shows you five mudras that will keep you cool this summer.
Reset your daily life pattern and lead a more controlled and fulfilling life.
Caring for the animal and being able to communicate otherwise intangible feelings such as trust, love, and faith through the animal, seems to facilitate healing in a powerful way.
Shameem Akhtar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, sheds light on the benefits of five easily available kitchen ingredients.
Shameem Akthar digs into her sadhana kit for an immunity-boosting sequence.
Here are five basic leg raises to tone your legs.
Indian Mujahideen's deadly trio -- Tehsin Akthar, Javed Mohammad and Ilyad Bakar -- masterminded the Bodh Gaya and Patna serial blasts. Vicky Nanjappa reports
These resolutions will make a lasting difference to your life.
Shameem Akthar, yogacharya, trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, Kerala on how you can beat insomnia.
You can maximise fat loss through yoga says Shameem Akthar. Here's how!
Get rid of that niggling pain with yoga. Shameem Akthar takes you through some simple asanas.
Meditation can be more helpful to you than you know. Read on for its benefits.
Who calls the shots in the Indian Mujahideen after the arrest of its key operative Yasin Bhatkal? Vicky Nanjappa finds out
Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, Kerala, reveals the poses that can keep your mane healthy.
Shameem Akthar looks at unconventional ways to heal the digestive tract.
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party has expressed grief over the death of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah, who was fatally attacked by another inmate in the high-security Kotbalwal jail in Jammu last week.
Did you know that the colour of your nails is actually a sign of an impending health issue?
Basic poses to ease your entry into the practice of yoga.