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Chinese doctors reach Dhaka amid tight security to treat Zia

Security was tightened around Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia on Tuesday as a specialist medical team from China joined efforts to treat the ailing politician, who remains in a......

Mujib didn't declare freedom: Bangladesh changes textbooks

The textbooks also removed the title 'Father of the Nation' for Mujibur Rahman. IMAGE: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Photograph: Andrew Biraj/Reuters Bangladesh has introduced new......

When Dr Singh Met Sachin...

22 images that captures glimpses of a most unusual Indian who led the nation for 10 years. The first of a series: IMAGE: Dr Manmohan Singh, then prime minister of India, wishes Sachin......

Not anger or revenge but love and peace will rebuild Bangladesh: Zia

A day after her release from house arrest, Bangladesh's former prime minister and Bangladesh National Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday thanked the people of the country for their......

Prabha Atre: The Hindustani vocalist who followed no tradition

She wanted to sing till her last breath and she did. Almost. Prabha Atre, the woman who could have been lawyer, scientist or doctor but became a globally renowned Hindustani classical vocalist......

Cost of living crisis biggest short-term risk: WEF

The cost of living crisis is the biggest short-term risk the world is facing, while the failure of climate mitigation and climate adaptation is the largest long-term concern, the World Economic......

Who will benefit from the Child Labour Act, Mr Modi?

Amendments to the Child Labour Act say children can work in ‘family enterprises’ but the definition isn’t clear, points out Shyamal Majumdar. Varun Gandhi may have gone overboard......

'I Was Passionate About Acting But...'

IMAGE: Kamini Kaushal in the film Radha Krishna (1954). Kamini Kaushal was one of Indian cinema's long-lasting actresses, who went from playing Dilip Kumar and Dev Anand's heroine to Manoj Kumar......

Actress Kamini Kaushal Dies At 98

IMAGE: Kamini Kaushal in Biraj Bahu. Kamini Kaushal, one of Hindi cinema's earliest female stars who began her career with the 1946 classic Neecha Nagar and went on to act in a host of films right......

The Kamini Kaushal You Didn't Know

When Kamini Kaushal passed away at 98, she missed being a centenarian by just two years. But there is very little else that she missed out on in her long, rich, creatively fulfilling life. IMAGE:......

The legacy that Bimal Roy left behind

They say a picture speaks a thousand words. Nothing seems truer to describe Bimal Roy's works. One of the most acclaimed film directors of all time, Bimal Roy is particularly noted for......

Bangladesh Cricket Board hires Marshall to tackle match-fixing

'We are receiving a lot of complaints regarding corruption.' Photograph: Andrew Biraj/Reuters The Bangladesh Cricket Board has roped in Alex Marshall, former head of ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit, as......

Asia Cup: Know This About Sri Lanka?

IMAGE: Sri Lanka has quietly been the tournament's second-most dominant force. Photograph: ICC/X In the theatre of Asian cricket, all eyes are fixed on the marquee matchup. The rivalry between......

Shoaib Akhtar faces Rs 1 billion defamation notice

IMAGE: The petitioner has demanded an unconditional apology from Shoaib Akhtar in 14-days time. Photograph: Andrew Biraj/ReutersI Television host and former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official......

Saeed Ajmal reveals how he outfoxed Sachin Tendulkar

'Sachin is a great cricketer. The most honest and kind in the world. He is a legend. I call him Sir. He is worthy of that' IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar leaves the field as Pakistan's Saeed Ajmal......

How India Have Fared In World Cup Finals

A dominant India thrashed England by 68 runs in the second semi-finals of the T20 World Cup in Guyana on Thursday to set up an exciting final against South Africa.India and South Africa are the two......