'Hang my head in shame': Javed Akhtar on 'reception' given to Taliban min in India

Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar expressed his dismay over the "reverent" reception extended to Afghan Foreign Minister and senior Taliban leader Amir Khan Muttaqi during his visit to Darul Uloom......

5 Indians kidnapped in Mali as Al Qaeda-linked outfit closes in

The embassy of India in Bamako said it was "aware of the unfortunate incident" involving the kidnapping of five Indian nationals in Mali on November 6 and is working closely with local authorities......

Is Pakistan's Rise Wake-Up Call For India?

New Delhi might have loudly welcomed an age of multipolarity, hedging and strategic autonomy. But it seems the winner in that game is Islamabad, not us, points out Mihir S Sharma. IMAGE: US......

India, Russia, China oppose foreign military in Afghanistan

India on Tuesday joined Russia, China and seven other nations to oppose efforts to deploy foreign military infrastructure in Afghanistan, against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump's calls......

Islamic India fund set to debut soon

Islamic India, a Euro 20 million fund launched in Germany in January this year, is set to make its debut in the Indian equity market in a couple of weeks and expects a five-fold growth in its......

South Africa aim to continue momentum against Bangladesh

  IMAGE: Nadine de Klerk smashed 84 off 54 balls to help South Africa beat India in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. Photograph: Proteas Women/X Having roared back into contention with twin wins, a......

Asia Cup: Varma, Sanju, Hardik look to find rhythm vs Oman

IMAGE: Sanju Samson didn't get a chance to bat in the first two matches of the Asia Cup. Photograph: BCCI The Suryakumar Yadav-led India will ideally prefer to bat first and make full use of the......

England will not boycott Afghanistan match at Champions Trophy

IMAGE: Last month, a group of British lawmakers urged England to boycott the Champions Trophy group stage match against Afghanistan. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters England will play their......

Goodbye Paddy!

No article on Paddy can be complete without a reference to his not getting to wear the India cap. Having known the man for more than two decades, it was not Paddy who was the unfortunate one but......

India Break Record After Record In Kanpur

Fastest 50, 100, 150, 200, 250 in Tests... IMAGE: Rohit Sharma smashed 23 off 11 balls as joined Yashasvi Jaiswal to help India score the quickest 50 by a team in Test cricket. Photograph: BCCI......