Didn't approve singing of Vande Mataram at schools: Omar

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said he did not authorise the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram in schools, saying there should be no outside dictation......

Bollywood meets NYC: Mamdani closes victory speech with 'Dhoom Machale'

'Dhoom Machale...' The exuberant, celebratory track from the 2004 blockbuster Dhoom rounded off Zohran Mamdani's victory speech, more evidence that New York's newly elected mayor embraces his many......

When Nitish Kumar Took On Bihar Dons

Nitish thought that his stakes as chief minister were far greater than his stakes in protecting one of his party MLAs. He could not allow his rule-of-law train to be derailed by a small rock on the......

Gravity of charges hinder efforts to save Nimisha Priya from execution

The gravity of charges against Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, who has been sentenced to death by a Yemeni court after being convicted of murdering a citizen of the country, has made it difficult for......

15 Immortal Manoj Kumar Songs

Songs beaming in pride and passion for the country. Songs filled with hope and idealism about the future. Songs of exuberant youth and romantic fervour. Songs pondering over the philosophy of life......

Bollywood pays tribute to Mehdi Hassan

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting. Bollywood stars mourned the demise of Pakistani ghazal maestro Mehdi Hassan, who passed away this morning after enduring a long......

Lata Mangeshkar, Mehdi Hassan's duet

The long awaited duet between singing legend Lata Mangeshkar and 'Shehanshah-e-Ghazal' Mehdi Hassan will soon be a reality with the launch Tera milna next month. It will be Hassan and Lata's first......

'Mehdi Hassan was an institution'

Ghazal legend Mehdi Hassan passed away following a prolonged battle with ailments this morning in a Karachi hospital. His death has left a void in the world of music that can never be......

Iran takes a U-turn, drops plan to boycott 2026 World Cup draw

IMAGE: The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will be held at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, on Friday, December 5. Photograph: Denis Balibouse/Reuters An Iranian......

PIX: Arsenal stun Bayern Munich, go top; PSV whip Liverpool

Arsenal are now the only team in the UEFA Champions League with a maximum 15 points and look all but assured of a place in the last 16. A summary of Wednesday's action.   IMAGE: Jurrien Timber......

CAFA Nations Cup: India go down fighting against Iran

IMAGE: India will next meet Afghanistan on September 4 in their final group assignment. Photograph: Indian Football Team/X A gritty India kept defending champions Iran at bay for an hour before......

TT Worlds: Manika, Manav storm into second round

IMAGE: Manika Batra cruised past Nigeria's Fatima Bello in the singles opening round at the Table Tennis World Championships in Doha. Photograph: ANI Photo Manika Batra cruised to the second round......

WC Qualifiers: Aus seal spot; Uruguay close in

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday Australia book WC berth with win over Saudi as Oman deny Palestine IMAGE: Australia's Mitchell Duke celebrates scoring their second goal......