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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......

Pak journalist killed by terrorists for pro-Israel remarks

A journalist was killed in Karachi by activists of an extremist Islamist group after he made pro-Israel comments on his television channel, according to Sindh province home minister. IMAGE:......

Asim Munir's Power Surge Splits Pakistan Military

Creating a powerful new chief of defence forces has split the Pakistan military into four competing factions, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W. IMAGE: Pakistani Army......

Omar resumes Darbar Move after 4 yrs, gets grand welcome in Jammu

Amid scenes of jubilation and festivity, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday received a rousing welcome from the people in Jammu as the historic 'Darbar Move' resumed after a......

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......

Shah Rukh, Salman, Aamir, Ranveer Pay Homage To Dharmendra

Film folk said their last goodbyes to Dharmendra, who passed into the ages on November 24. His last rites were held at the Pawan Hans crematorium, Vile Parle, northwest Mumbai. Hema Malini drives......

Arpita to Salim Khan: 'Happiest 90th Birthday Daddy'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Arpita Khan/Instagram On Salim Khan's 90th birthday on November 24, his family got together to celebrate him with warm wishes and lovely pictures. Daughter Arpita Khan......

'Dharmendra Got Me Sholay'

'Most of us try to be good human beings; he was genuinely a good person.' IMAGE: Dharmendra greets Amitabh Bachchan as the shoot of Coolie resumes after the latter's accident in 1983. Photograph:......

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......

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:......

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......

Pak to get Shadab boost for tri-series

IMAGE: Shadab Khan is tipped to take over as T20 captain from Salman Agha. Photograph: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters Pakistan's experienced all-rounder Shadab Khan could be a late addition to the......

Will Rizwan be axed as Pakistan's ODI captain?

IMAGE: Mohammad Rizwan, who has been sidelined from the T20 format since December 2024, captained Pakistan to ODI series wins in Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Photograph: ANI Experienced......

Rizwan sacked! Afridi new Pakistan ODI captain

IMAGE: Shaheen Shah Afridi's previous stint as captain in the white-ball format did not go as planned, he led Pakistan in the T20I series against New Zealand in January 2024, which they lost 4-1.......