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The Roots of the Taliban

Internal strife and tribalism is endemic to Afghanistan, notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: Abdul Latif Mansoor, left, Shahabuddin Delawar, centre, and Suhail Shaheen -- members of the......

China pledges support to Taliban, asks them not to back Uyghur fighters

China on Wednesday feted Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, praising the insurgent group as an 'important military and political force' in Afghanistan and asked it to make a 'clean break'......

'Taliban resurgence will boost morale of sleeper cells in India'

'India has to ensure its borders are properly sealed and there is no infiltration from PoK.' IMAGE: A member of the Afghan army's special forces in Kandahar province, Afghanistan.A photograph shot......

China, Pak agree to launch 'joint actions' in Afghanistan

China and Pakistan have decided to launch 'joint actions' in Afghanistan to stop the war-torn country from becoming a 'hotbed for terrorism' and drive out terrorist forces from there, the Chinese......

'Pakistan will be China's eyes, ears in Afghanistan'

'India would not like to see Pakistani domination and tutelage of Afghanistan against Indian security and economic interests.' IMAGE: An Afghan National Army soldier stands guard near a checkpoint......

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two.Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life. IMAGE: Dilip......

Tokyo Games: DRAMATIC Pix!

Please click on the images for a better look at the action. IMAGE: Nguyen Thuy Linh of Team Vietnam competes against Sabrina Jaquet of Team Switzerland during a women's singles match at the......

Meet Afghanistan's first female breakdancer

IMAGE: Manizha Talash,18, practises breakdancing during a training session in Kabul, Afghanistan. Photograph: Omar Sobhani/Reuters When 18-year old Manizha Talash joined a small but ardent......

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