First time in history: Saudi women to vote, contest poll

In a historic new policy, women in Saudi Arabia will be able to vote and run for office in the Kingdom’s municipal elections for the first time. Voter registration that lasts for 21 days for......

Gaddafi's son Saadi granted asylum in Niger

Nigerian President Mahamadou Issoufi has announced his decision to grant asylum to slain Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi's son Saadi. Issoufi said that Saadi, a bisexual playboy, was granted......

Gaddafi's son flees to neighbouring Niger

Saadi Gaddafi, third son of the deposed Libyan leader, has fled the country into neighbouring Niger, leaving his two other brothers to stick by Muammar Gaddafi in his 'self-proclaimed battle to......

Libya: Sons pave way for Gaddafi's exit

Hundreds of rebel fighters were been pulled out by sea as Muammar Gaddafi's forces were on the verge of overrunning the key western city of Misrata after routing all opposition attacks on the......

Why Jimmy Sheirgill didn't want to be a chocolate boy hero

'Being a chocolate lover boy, I wouldn't last long. So I decided to get rid of the tag as soon as possible.''That's why I started doing films like Haasil and Munnabhai MBBS.'With films like Yahaan,......

IIFA 2017: Katrina, Salman, Alia perform

Pictures from the big night. IIFA was a glamorous affair in New York, as stars sasheyed down the green carpet, looking gorgeous. Do take a look at the big winners of the night. There were some......

Satta and the feminine mystique

Mainstream Hindi films have always shied from picking subjects that show women in positions of power outside the home.The female corporate honcho or politician is such a rare species in films as to......

'We've made 1.3 billion Indians proud'

IMAGE: India's keeeper Sreejesh Parattu Raveendran poses for pictures as he celebrates winning the bronze medal match on Thursday. Photograph: Bernadett Szabo/Reuters India won the bronze medal in......

Nehru Cup: India go down fighting to Lebanon

Defending champions India began their campaign in the Nehru Cup football tournament on a losing note, going down fighting to Lebanon by a solitary goal at the Ambedkar stadium in Delhi on......

Nehru Cup football: India ready for Lebanon test

Defending champions India begin their quest for a second straight Nehru Cup title triumph with a tricky opener against Lebanon when the five-nation football tournament gets underway in Delhi on......

Dempo ready for Safa showdown

Armed with inputs from East Bengal midfielder Alvito D'Cunha, who played against Safa SC earlier this year, Dempo are looking to maintain their good runwhen they take on their West Asian rivals in......

Rivaldo voted the worst player

Brazilian World Cup winner Rivaldo has been voted the worst player in 2003 by Italian radio listeners, pushing Al-Saadi Gaddafi, the son of Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, into second place.......