'General Zia was real startled'

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.''Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.' IMAGE: Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri and her husband Hardeep Singh Puri, currently India's minister of......

Cong sacks Himachal secretary in bid to end rebellion

The Congress has stepped up efforts to set its house in order in Himachal Pradesh and is holding parleys with senior ministers of the state where its government was on the edge after six party MLAs......

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

The World Photography Organisation has revealed the winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. Here are the winning entries: A Colourful Dream by Bibek Kunwar   I took this in a felt......

Judiciary needs to begin 'difficult conversations', says CJI

The judiciary's ability to remain relevant as an institution requires it to recognise challenges and begin "difficult conversations", Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said on Sunday as he......

Maidaan Review: Snooze Soccer

Maidaan draws out more yawns than yays, observes Sukanya Verma. Underdog sports stories are as life-affirming as they are formulaic. What distinguishes the decent ones from the drags is vision.......

Here's Where You Can Watch Fighter On OTT

Patriotism, politics, pain, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.   FighterWhere to watch? NetflixLanguage: Hindi Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone and Anil......

Ae Watan Mere Watan Review: Radio Ga Ga!

Ae Watan Mere Watan tries to get a grasp on the mind of youngsters, shaped by the words of inspiring leaders, committed to the cause of independent India.It's significant because their support......

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

'I thought of a suppressed country and a free world.''If we travel from one to another, what will that road look like?''What colours, music there will be? What kind of people would you see?'......

Cricket brings happiness for Afghan public but can't help if Australia refuses to play us: Rashid

IMAGE: A dejected Rashid Khan admitted it was disappointing that Australia refused to play against Afghanistan. Photograph: BCCI "You can't do anything about it," Rashid Khan conceded as he tried......

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

IPL 2024 is here, and a fresh wave of leadership is set to take charge. From familiar faces to surprising picks, each team has entrusted a captain to steer them towards glory. From seasoned......

Mandhana shuts down haters comparing her win to Kohli's struggles

WPL title is one thing, but what Virat Kohli has achieved for India is remarkable: Smriti Mandhana IMAGE: Smriti Mandhana led RCB defeated Delhi Capitals to lift the WPL trophy in only their......

Indians dominate ICC U-19 Dream XI

Musheer Khan, Uday Saharan, Sachin Dhas, Saumy Pandey named in U19 World Cup Team of the Tournament IMAGE: Uday Saharan and Sachin Dhas put on a record partnership of 171 runs against South Africa......

Bopanna sets sight on Paris Olympics after Australian Open triumph

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Tennis Karnataka/Instagram The reigning Australian Open men's doubles champion Rohan Bopanna has set his sight on the Paris Olympics 2024 starting July 26 after winning......