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Javed Akhtar event postponed after Muslims protest

The West Bengal Urdu Academy has postponed a mushaira (poetic symposium) featuring noted lyricist Javed Akhtar following protests by some Muslim groups. IMAGE: Javed Akhtar. Photograph: ANI Photo......

'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......

4 nabbed in grenade attack on Punjab police station; Pak link suspected

The Punjab police on Monday said that four arrests have been made in connection with the grenade attack at a police station in the Gurdaspur district. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been......

J'khand man with links to foreign nuke scientist held in Delhi for spying

The Delhi police arrested a 59-year-old man for his alleged involvement in espionage activities, including links with foreign-based nuclear scientist, and a fake passport racket operating from......

Pakistan could not benefit from CPEC, admits minister

In a rare admission, a senior minister has acknowledged that Pakistan could not benefit from the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and Chinese investors were forced to flee due to attempts by the......

Beverage firms seek removal of 'sin good' tag

Amid the impending rejig in the goods and services tax (GST) rates, an association representing the country’s beverages industry has appealed to the Centre to not classify aerated beverages as......

Bollywood's Ladies Cheer Farhan Akhtar

Farhan Akhtar held the doors open for *everyone* at a special screening of his new film, 120 Bahadur. Family, friends, colleagues and veterans lined up to watch his new patriot offering, which is......

Did Shibani Like Farhan's 120 Bahadur?

Farhan Akhtar seems proud of 120 Bahadur, his second war epic after Lakshya -- he doesn't direct this one, he stars in it -- and invited folks to its special screening in Mumbai. Do Read:......

120 Bahadur, Mastiii 4 Fare Poorly

IMAGE: Farhan Akhtar in 120 Bahadur. It was a forgettable weekend for Bollywood as the two new releases -- 120 Bahadur and Mastiii 4 -- failed to get audiences. The Farhan Akhtar starrer was......

Shah Rukh's Day Out With Ranveer, Vikrant

Movie folk rubbed shoulders at the Global Peace Honours 2025 event in Mumbai over the weekend. One of the highlights of the evening was Shah Rukh Khan's heartfelt tribute to the victims of the......

Fatima's Ishk With Vijay Varma

Manish Malhotra held a grand premiere for his debut production, Gustaakh Ishk, and invited friends from the film industry. Fatima Sana Shaikh and Vijay Varma play the leading pair in the film,......

'Get rid of Abhishek Bachchan early': Akhtar's funny slip

‘Come out of this mindset, keep their aura aside. Just break their aura’ IMAGE: Abhishek Sharma has racked up 248 runs from five innings at a strike rate of 206.67. Photograph: ANI Photo In a......

43-YO Anderson Signs New Lancashire Contract!

'This club has been my home since I was a teenager, and I still get the same buzz walking out at Old Trafford that I did when I made my debut.' IMAGE: James Anderson, who turns 44 next July,......

Terror attack forces PCB to change tri-series plans

IMAGE: Lahore was scheduled to host five games of the event, including the final on November 29 but the three boards have agreed to hold the proceedings exclusively in Rawalpindi now. Photograph:......

Why New Zealand left out Kane Williamson for West Indies ODIs

IMAGE: Kane Williamson has decided to skip the three-match ODI series to focus on the Test series against the West Indies next month. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters Former captain Kane......

Shan Masood defends Pakistan's spin-first strategy

IMAGE: Pakistan have deliberately looked to produce dry and deteriorating pitches for their spin bowlers to thrive on in home Tests over the last 12 months against England, West Indies and South......