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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......

'Nitish Kumar Owes An Unconditional Apology To The Lady'

'If I was in Nitish Kumar's place I would firstly never even think of crossing the boundary with a lady, and secondly if I did something so contemptible by mistake, I would apologise immediately.'......

HC rejects pleas of Hizbul chief's sons in terror funding cases

The Delhi high court on Tuesday dismissed the pleas of two sons of Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin and others challenging framing of charges against them in different terror funding cases.......

Messi event fiasco: Mamata accepts sports minister's resignation

Two days after widespread spectator rampage marred a marquee football event featuring Argentine legend Lionel Messi at the Salt Lake stadium, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday accepted the......

Ola, Paytm crash up to 50% in H1 2025; are new-age stocks worth buying now?

New-age stocks to buy: Most new-age stocks have turned out to be wealth destroyers in stock markets, so far, in calendar year 2025. Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters Shares of Ola Electric......

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......

The Sholay Fandom Continues

In half a century, actors have aged or passed away, the shape of the city has altered, the film industry has changed beyond recognition, most single screens have made way for multiplexes, audiences......

A Closer Look At Uorfi Javed

Uorfi Javed made such an impact in the first season of Bigg Boss OTT that she got her own reality show, Follow Karlo Yaar. Now, she's ready to show us her bold personality once again in Karan......

'Salman Isn't Interested In Industry Politics'

'Salman is a very hard-working actor whose diligence I have to commend despite the fact that during the shoot, my heart was in my mouth.' IMAGE: Salman Khan in Veer. Anil Sharma has worked with......

Meet The Man Who Launched Salman Khan

'As soon as Salman saw me, he immediately left Aamir's side and came towards me.''Then he introduced me to Aamir, saying, "This is J K Bihari who launched me in Biwi Ho Toh Aisi".' IMAGE: Renu......

Pakistan part ways with another Test coach

IMAGE: Former Test all-rounder Azhar Mahmood, who has taken up different positions in the national team in the last few years, had a two-year contract running with the Board. Photograph: Francois......

Pak selector looks to India model for cricket revival

'I think we fell away (behind) in doing the basic things correctly in our cricket system. No matter who you appoint as captain, coach or selector, unless you don't have the quality in talent......

Messi event organiser detained in Kolkata over chaos

IMAGE: The GOAT India Tour 2025, promoted by Satadru Dutta. Photograph: Satadru Dutt/Instagram The police in Kolkata have arrested the organiser of the event surrounding Argentine footballer......

Goa Gears Up for High-Octane Supercross Return After Long Break

IMAGE: The 5th Round of the MRF Mogrip FMSCI National Supercross Championship 2025 be held in Navelim, Goa the November 30. Photograph: FMSCI/X Goa is set for an adrenaline-charged weekend as......

Under par Azam unlocks new milestone

IMAGE: Babar Azam is now in a league of extraordinary gentlemen. Photograph: ANI Photo Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam achieved a remarkable milestone, completing 15,000 runs in international......