The A to Z of 2016

It was the year 'anti-national' became the 'it' gaali, and our humble haldi-doodh became the toast of the West's wellness brigade as 'Tumeric Latte.' It was the year 'cash' became unholy and 'fake......

Will Pakistan's army chief stay on?

'Already, there is talk of a possible extension for Raheel Sharif in the context of his perceived sterling, but incomplete work in the war against terror, as also the cleansing of crime and......

Nine J&K candidates including 3 women crack civil services

Nine candidates, including three women, from Jammu and Kashmir have qualified the prestigious UPSC Civil Service examination, the results of which were declared on Saturday. The UPSC declared a......

Hindu boy converts to Islam on live TV show in Pak

A young Hindu boy converted to Islam on a live television show hosted by a controversial Pakistani anchor, triggering outrage among liberals and sparking concerns among minority communities. The......

Why is Sanjay Leela Bhansali being targeted?

'The film industry will remain soft targets and continue to be picked upon with no respite, with no choice but to give in due to personal safety and financial compulsions,' says director Suparn......

'Husain told me not to watch Gaja Gamini'

A Ganesh NadarThe ready smile is ever so forthcoming. Underneath it, you realise Raghuvir Yadav is someone who takes himself very seriously. Perhaps as serious as the writer inM F Husain's Meenaxi,......

Blow for Pakistan! Shahzad ruled out of MCG Test

IMAGE: Khurrum Shahzad was one of the few success stories for Pakistan in the first Test against Australia in Perth. Photograph: PCB/X Pakistan suffered a blow ahead of the second Test against......

'I've seen God and he bats at No 4 for India in Tests'

As Sachin Tendulkar turns 50, here are memorable words spoken about the batting legend by teammates, ex-cricketers, commentators and opposition. "Tendulkar is to cricket what Michael Jordan is to......

Pakistan let players take final call on England tour

IMAGE: Sarfaraz Ahmed described the coaching staff of Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis Khan, Waqar Younis and Mushtaq Ahmed as the strongest coaching team he had ever seen with the national......

Misbah hints at Wahab's return to Test cricket

I am ready to return for Test series in England: Wahab Riaz to Misbah IMAGE: Wahab Riaz had taken a break from red ball cricket. Photograph: Wahab Riaz/Twitter Experienced left-arm pacer......

PCB won't allow Asia Cup cancellation to accommodate IPL

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ehsan Mani has asserted that the PCB will not agree to cancelling the Asia Cup, scheduled in the UAE in September, to make room for the Indian Premier League, which......