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Not the country I grew up in: Naseer after Mumbai University drops him from event

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has publicly criticised Mumbai University after being uninvited from a students' event just hours before it was scheduled, calling the decision insulting and...

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...

Cook arrested after spitting on chapatis in viral video

The police have arrested a cook at a roadside eatery in Ghaziabad after a purported video showing him spitting on chapatis before baking them went viral on social media, officials said. IMAGE:...

'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...

How Muslims Voted In BMC Elections

The real surprise in these results came from Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM. Of the 29 Muslim candidates who got elected to the 227-strong BMC, the Congress and the AIMIM between them bagged 22. IMAGE:...

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...

Shobhaa De: 'Dhurandhar Is A Political Bomb'

'Is Dhurandhar a Right Wing financed movie?'I heard some very funny stories about Aditya Dhar that he is recruiting people to his point of view, like he's a BJP recruiting agent, who's made this...

'I Can Be A Whacked Out Person'

'Had I been launched as a leading actor, it would probably have worked better.''Prabhu Devaa came eight years after me. Maybe if a filmmaker had thought of a film for me like the ones he got, my...

Richa-Ali Party With Shabana Azmi, Rekha

Film folk enjoyed a soulful evening at Kaifi Azmi's 107th birth anniversary. Shabana Azmi and her brother, the celebrated cinematographer Baba Azmi, celebrated their poet-father Kaifi Azmi's 107th...

Arijit Singh Announces Retirement From Playback Singing

Arijit Singh retires from playback singing, saying, 'I am calling it off.' Key Points Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing on social media. Arijit started his career with...

Pakistan announce T20 World Cup squad amid drama

After veiled boycott threat, Pakistan name 15-member squad for T20 World Cup. IMAGE: Salman Agha, who led Pakistan to the Asia Cup final last year, will lead the Pakistan squad at the T20 World...

Milestones in sight as Kohli, Iyer gear up for Rajkot ODI

IMAGE: Both, Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli scored big in the opening ODI against New Zealand on Sunday. Photograph: ANI Photo Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer are on the brink of...

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...

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...

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