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Why Charlie Wilson hated India

Charlie Wilson, the flamboyant Congressman from Texas who directed millions of dollars in covert funding to help mujahideens including Osama Bin Laden fight the Soviet troops in Afghanistan in the......

Is the US hostile to Islam?

Tom Hanks doesn't always love to play immaculate guys. The Oscar-winning star has not only bought the rights to the bestseller Charlie Wilson's War but also wants to play the Texas Congressman......

Trump may sow seeds for another 9/11

'History will repeat itself after a decade or so and historians will point to the folly of May 2017 as the event that sowed the seeds of another 9/11,' warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). With......

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.'A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait......

The tizzy caused by Modi's proposed gift!

B S Prakash takes a tongue-in-cheek look at what India's neighbours think about Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking Indian scientists to develop a SAARC satellite, which can be dedicated as a......

Why the Rs 1-lakh car is not good for India

"What is good for General Motors is good for America," said Charlie Wilson, chairman and CEO, GM in 1955. Such was the impact of the car industry on the US economy. The US car industry went on to......

The Birdcage director Mike Nichols passes away

Oscar-winning director Mike Nichols succumbed to cardiac arrest on November 19. He was 83. The director has given us such films like Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf, The Graduate, The Remains of the......

Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts together!

America's Sweetheart JuliaRoberts andForrest Gump Tom Hanks are reportedly going to star ina film together. According to Variety magazine, Roberts istoying with theidea offeaturinginCharlie......

Om Puri appointed NFDC chairman

Veteran actor Om Puri has been appointed as the chairman of the National Films Division Corporation. He will formally take charge on April 23, after holding a press conference. Puri was last seen......

Om Puri to play Zia-ul Haq

Om Puri will soon share celluloid space with Hollywood biggies Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts in the forthcoming film Charlie Wilson's War, where he will play the character of General Zia-ul Haq, late......

Selena Makes Heads Turn At Emmys

The 75th Emmys saw a lot of fashion, but even more talent. Held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the show was originally scheduled for September 2023, but was pushed back due to the Hollywood......

PIX: Brentford stun Chelsea; Nketiah 'tricks' for Arsenal

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League. IMAGE: Ethan Pinnock heads the ball home for Brentford's first goal in the Premier League match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, London, on......

EPL PHOTOS: Mane, Salah propel Liverpool to top

Images from the EPL matches played on Sunday IMAGE: Liverpool's Xherdan Shaqiri celebrates with teammate Mohamed Salah after scoring his team's third goal against Cardiff City at Anfield in......

EPL PHOTOS: Newcastle hold United; 1st win for Bournemouth

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney, left, shoots at goal during the Premier League match against Newcastle United. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Manchester United's 100 per cent start to......

Aguero brace as City beat Bournemouth; Newcastle stun Spurs

IMAGE: Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring Manchester City's third goal in Sunday's Premier League match against Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Reuters......

EPL: Late Silva goal extends City's winning run to 13 games

IMAGE: David Silva of Manchester City, left, celebrates his goal. Photograph: MCFC/Twitter David Silva scored a late goal as runaway leaders Manchester City won their 13th successive Premier......