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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......

Pak woman crosses LoC after argument with father

Army troops apprehended a Pakistani woman who crossed into Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district along the Line of Control (LoC) following an argument with her father in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir......

'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......

Bengal varsity forms panel to probe hijab incident during exam

Jadavpur University on Monday formed a three-member committee consisting of senior academics and the chancellor's nominee to look into the controversy surrounding a hijab-wearing student during a......

Elephant-train collision: Injured calf dies, toll rises to 8

The number of elephant deaths in a collision between a train and a herd of jumbos in Assam's Hojai district rose to eight, as a calf succumbed to its injuries on Sunday, officials said. IMAGE:......

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......

Why Javed Akhtar Is Upset With New Sholay

'They have certainly not spoken to me or to Salimsaab.' IMAGE: Dharmendra and Hema Malini in Sholay. The new version of Sholay re-releases on December 12. Titled Sholay - The Final Cut, it'll......

Who Will Make The Perfect Don? VOTE!

IMAGE: Ranveer Singh in the Don 3 teaser. After Dhurandhar's blockbuster success, Ranveer Singh has bowed out of Farhan Akhtar's Don 3. Ranveer would have been a perfect fit to play the suave......

Alia-Ranbir's Beautiful Christmas

Christmas was all about twinning, partying, holidaying and spending time with family for our celebs. Photograph: Kind courtesy Alia Bhatt/Instagram 'Wrapped in love', says Alia Bhatt about her......

'We Cried A Lot, We Prayed And Now...'

How Bollywood's power couples brought in the New Year. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kareena Kapoor/Instagram Kareena Kapoor reflects on the new year with hubby Saif Ali Khan and writes, 'As we sit......

'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......

Shan Masood breaks Inzamam's FC record

IMAGE: Shan Masood scored 212 off 185 balls for Sui Northern Gas against Sahar Associates on Day 1 of the President's Cup departmental tournament. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters Test captain......

Why Jason Gillespie quit Pakistan job

‘There were a number of issues which left me completely humiliated’ IMAGE: Jason Gillespie was appointed head coach in April 2024 but resigned just eight months later. Photograph: Akhtar......

England make surprise inclusions in T20 World Cup squad

IMAGE: Despite injury setback, Jofra Archer has been named in England's provisional squad for the T20 World Cup. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters England named fast bowler Jofra Archer in their......

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,......