Packed Calendar, Big Diplomatic Moves

Since June, India's ministry of external affairs has intensified its diplomatic calendar, hosting several heads of state and government, foreign ministers, and key trade delegations. IMAGE: Prime......

'Taliban Was Never Anti-India'

'Pakistan is uncomfortable with the Indian presence in Afghanistan. They want the Taliban to ensure that there is no Indian presence in Afghanistan.' IMAGE: External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam......

Afghans Are Adept At Playing India Against Pakistan

'During the 5-day visit, Amir Khan Muttaqi would have, conceivably, bumped into our powerful security agencies one way or another and some interaction would have ensued, which, in turn, can lead to......

When Pakistan Bombed Jail That Sonam Wangchuk Is Housed In

Sonam Wangchuk is under tight surveillance within the three-tiered prison, with CCTV cameras monitored around the clock, reports Prakash Bhandari. IMAGE: Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk speaks on......

Shraddha Turns Into A Bunny Cop!

IMAGE: Shraddha Kapoor at the Zootopia 2 launch event. Photograph: Satish Bodas/Rediff Shraddha Kapoor is ready to charm fans in a brand-new Disney venture, but with a twist. She is lending her......

Akshay, Arshad Show Off Jolly LLB 3

Jolly LLB 3 releases on Friday, its premiere was held on Thursday night. Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi pose for the paps.   Amrita Rao with husband RJ Anmol.   Shilpa Shukla.   Arshad with......

'Acting Is A Very Luck-Dependent Business'

'Your family doesn't want you to come to this field because there's no direction, no formula.''It's not as if your career is settled and you will get work consistently.' Photograph: Kind courtesy......

'I Have Lived In My Father's Shadow'

'My father's friends told him that your son has done a film in which he has copied your voice. That's how he saw a couple of scenes of mine in Andaz Apna Apna.''He told me I shouldn't......

Gaikwad, Rinku, Patidar back in Test mix after SA debacle

IMAGE: Ruturaj Gaikwad is believed to be the player, who can be a stable No 3 with an average of 45-plus in 43 first-class games. Photograph: BCCI Specialist batters could be back in vogue in......

Why Sarfaraz Wasn't Picked For Windies Tests

IMAGE: Sarfaraz Khan last played for India in the home series against New Zealand in October 2024. Photograph: BCCI The Indian squad for the two Test series against the West Indies sprung a......

How Sarfaraz dropped out of India reckoning

With the batting slots of 1, 2, and 4 now locked in the senior Test side and the positions between 5 and 8 belonging to multi-skilled players (including batters), the only spot left is No. 3.......

Sarfaraz: 'Selectors Will Always Have A Plan'

'Sometimes it might look wrong in the fans' eyes, but please don't twist things or create narratives that aren't even close to the truth.' IMAGE: Sarfaraz Khan last played for India in the home......

Look at intent, not age: Rahane blasts BCCI selectors

'Sometimes, it's not about the runs or performance. It's about the intent. It's about the experience. When you play in Australia, England (or) South Africa, it's about the experience.' IMAGE:......