'Wagh nakh' used by Shivaji to kill Afzal Khan to be brought back from UK

The 'wagh nakh', an iron weapon shaped like tiger claws that was used by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to kill Bijapur sultanate's general Afzal Khan in 1659, is likely to be brought to Maharashtra......

Imran Khan Loses His Bat

The Election Commission of Pakistan stripped Imran Khan's party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, of its electoral symbol -- a cricket bat -- on technical grounds on Sunday January 14, 2024.......

'Shivaji, Sambhaji Were Secular, Visionary Kings'

'Shivaji and Sambhaji were born into the Hindu religion, and all ceremonies in their palaces were done as per Hindu customs.''But while governing the state, they followed the gospel of......

Can RSS Put Aurangzeb's Ghost To Rest in Maharashtra?

Senior RSS leader Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi's call to drop the Aurangzeb tomb controversy challenges decades of communal rhetoric in Maharashtra, igniting hopes for unity and a balanced historical......

Just Who Are Our Top Actresses Romancing?

Here's introducing a whole new batch of actors. Bollywood's biggest stars are making way for newcomers and lesser known actors to take centrestage and romance leading actresses. So we have top......

Mahira Khan's Cannes diary

Mahira makes the most of her debut on the French Riviera. Mahira Khan's Cannes debut began on a high. Shah Rukh Khan's Raees co-star was at the famed cine extravaganza representing L'Oreal just......

IB 71 Review: Riveting Plot, Poor Execution

One-time watch for all those wear their patriotism up their sleeve, don't bother about checking the facts, and want to enjoy a dramatic mix of fact and fiction, notes Prasanna D Zore. Thirty......

Shiksha Mandal Review

Shiksha Mandal falters because of too many subplots and characters, observes Deepa Gahlot. Producers of Web series have latched on to education scams, like there was no other problem worth looking......

Dreams Do Come True In Dharavi!

Simran Shaikh stays in a tiny 12 by 12 feet room along with her grandmother, parents and siblings.On Sunday, her life changed perhaps forever when she became the most expensive hire at the Women's......

World Cup Qualifiers: Oman beat UAE, Ireland all but out of contention

IMAGE: Michael Leask struck an unbeaten 91 to guide Scotland to a stunning win over Ireland. Photograph: Russell Cheyne/Reuters Oman kept themselves in contention after beating UAE by five wickets......

Controversial recall? Amir, Imad return to Pak squad

IMAGE: Mohammad Amir's selection has been criticised recently by former Test captain and commentator, Ramiz Raja. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters Having reversed their decisions of......

PCB strips captain, coach of authority

IMAGE:  Pakistan skipper Shaan Masood and Jason Gillispie were inducted on the national selection committee. Photograph: PCB/X Pakistan captain Shan Masood and head coach Jason......

Ashwin replaces Bumrah as World No 1 Test bowler!

IMAGE: This is Ravichandran Ashwin's sixth stint at the top of the ICC Test rankings. Photograph: BCCI Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is back at the top of the ICC Test Bowling Rankings......