A hopeful reading of the recent events in the Muslim world would suggest that it is heading towards another thaw, says Shahid Javed Burki. The first one occurred more than a year ago. The Spring of......
China's Chongqing city witnessed major demonstrations hours before its top administrator and Communist Party leader Bo Xilai was removed, plunging the country into its biggest political crises in......
This is an opportune moment in the geopolitics of the region for India to think along the medium and long-term direction of creating underpinnings of a cooperative relationship with Pakistan, says......
'Nonalignment 2.0 -- A foreign and strategic policy for India in the twenty first century' -- was released in New Delhi last week. The document is the product of collective deliberations of Dr......
'We have,' says Anvar Alikhan, 'proved right Winston Churchill, when he warned in 1947 that 'Power will go to rascals, rogues, freebooters...'Illustration: Uttam Ghosh The best of times, the worst......
Raja Sen reviews Thor. Post YOUR reviews here!Sometimes we worry the most about our Gods.It's understandable, really. In an increasingly overcrowded superhero landscape, one where detached cynicism......
Pavithra Srinivasan reviews the Tamil film, Thambikkottai. Post YOUR reviews here!Every once in a while, a good actor suddenly gets bitten by the superstar bug.Narein, who's previously been in......
Pavithra Srinivasan reviews the Tamil movie MynaaAmong glitzy and glamorous love stories that seemingly abound in a logic-less world of super-heroes, comes yet another romantic tale: Red Giant......
Aseem Chhabra listens to the music played at A R Rahman's concert in New York. Also Read: Thousands flock to catch A R Rahman in actionIs Jai Ho! A R Rahman's best composition? Most Indian fans of......
When it comes to indoor sports, Carrom scores like no other.Unlike Chess, it's not entirely dependent on an analytical mind or a stroke of luck for the dice to be cast in one's favor as is the case......
World champions Australia warded off a spirited challenge from South Korea to carve a 4-2 victory and move to the top of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament standings, in Ipoh, Malaysia, on......
-ScorecardLasith Malinga bowled yorkers at will as his deadly five-wicket burst helped Mumbai Indians crush Delhi Daredevils by eight wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match in New Delhi......
- Scorecard| ImagesEngland is the new Pakistan. Mercurial, volatile, unpredictable, magical, and every other adjective that was applied till now to Pakistan must now be handed over to this English......
Michael Lumb was a surprise signing by Rajasthan Royals for IPL 3. But the Hampshire batsman is showinghe deserves a place among the elite, after all.A few days ago, against Chennai Super Kings, he......
- ScorecardGautam Gambhir led from the front with an unbeaten half-century as Delhi Daredevils routed Kolkata Knight Riders by nine wickets in the Indian Premier League match in Durban on......
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