Is India keen to revive ties with Taliban-controlled Afghanistan?

India's pointsperson on Afghanistan JP Singh met senior members of Afghan authorities in Kabul and the discussions focused on New Delhi's humanitarian assistance to Afghan people as well as the use......

'For Pakistan Army, Imran Is A No-Go'

'Will Imran compromise with the army? We are all human beings. We all compromise.' IMAGE: Imran Khan in Lahore, October 28, 2022, during the long march to pressure the government to announce......

On friction with China over grazing in Ladakh, govt says...

Days after some Indian shepherds confronted Chinese soldiers near the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh, the ministry of external affairs on Thursday said the two sides are aware of the......

Time To Establish Diplomatic Relations With Taliban

The Taliban government in Afghanistan is not going anywhere.That being the case, why is the hesitation to establish formal diplomatic relations with the Taliban? asks Lieutenant General Prakash......

The Top 10 Spy Thrillers On OTT

The West has had an advantage over Indian cinema and OTT when it comes to espionage thrillers -- the two World Wars and the Cold War were grist for the mill, and then the Middle East joined the......

Pathaan Is About Shah Rukh's Life

More than anything else, Pathaan is a silent and subtle statement of Shah Rukh Khan about his place, his commitment to cinema and, if one can say, his politics, observes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.......

The Pathaan Review: A Naatu Naatu Experience

The underlying message is clear: Please do not question Shah Rukh Khan's loyalty to India.He is Indian, loves his motherland.And he will continue to entertain India for as long as he can, applauds......

'So Many Landmark Indian Films Are Crying Out To Be Restored'

'...and showcased in their original beauty.' IMAGE: G Aravindan's classic Thamp. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film Heritage Foundation Shivendra Singh Dungarpur promotes the cause of film restoration......

Cricket brings happiness for Afghan public but can't help if Australia refuses to play us: Rashid

IMAGE: A dejected Rashid Khan admitted it was disappointing that Australia refused to play against Afghanistan. Photograph: BCCI "You can't do anything about it," Rashid Khan conceded as he tried......

PIX: China goes all out for Asian Games

IMAGE: A general view inside the stadium as people perform during the Opening Ceremony. Photograph: Marko Djurica/Reuters Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the COVID-19 delayed 19th Asian Games......

Shine & glitz to welcome all as China opens Asian Games in post-Covid era

IMAGE: The 19th Asian Games is set to officially open on Saturday. Photograph: Tingshu Wang/Reuters After a year's delay due to COVID-19, the 19th Asian Games officially opens in Hangzhou on......

Asia Cup 2023 to be shifted out of Pakistan

'With India deciding against travelling to Pakistan, the tournament will have to be shifted. A tournament without Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will have the sponsors back out.'......

Women's T20 Asia Cup: India meet Pakistan on October 7

IMAGE: India open their campaign against Sri Lanka. Photograph: BCCI India will meet arch-rivals Pakistan on October 7 in the Women's T20 Asia Cup, scheduled to begin in Bangladesh's Sylhet from......