Zardari's daughter Aseefa to become Pakistan's first lady

In a historic decision, Pakistan President Asif Zardari has decided to formally recognise his 31-year-old daughter Aseefa Bhutto as the First Lady of the country, according to a media report.......

Stalemate continues in formation of new Pakistan govt

There was no progress in the formation of a new coalition government in Pakistan on Tuesday as top leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) failed to......

Pakistan Poll Results Stun Army

The result is a big blow to the military establishment, revealing the limits of 'political engineering'. It reflected the anger of the electorate, especially its younger voters, who have spoken......

New party linked to 26/11 attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed to contest Pak polls

A new political party named Pakistan Markazi Muslim League, believed to be a new face of the banned groups of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed, is participating in Thursday's......

'Stop Pitching Urdu Against Hindi'

'Urdu is the language of Hindustan.' IMAGE: Gulzar launches a series of paintings, Ghalib & Gulzar, by Shahid Rassam in 2015. Photograph: Sahil Salvi Even at 89, the awards aren't stopping any......

30 RD Burman Gems You May Not Have Heard

Rahul Dev Burman made enough music to last a million lifetimes. As it happens in the case of every prolific artist, some of his work received more love than others. When one thinks of RD classics,......

Oscars 2023: Rihanna Rules The Red Carpet

Hollywood dazzled on the red carpet, as they attended the 95th Annual Academy Awards in California. Photograph: Mike Coppola/Getty Images Rihanna gives maternity fashion a new twist, as she wears......

BAFTAs: Cate Blanchett, Austin Butler Win

BAFTAs 2023 saw a swish set of Hollywood on the red carpet, as they came up to make their presence felt, and in some cases, collect their awards. Held at the Royal Festival Hall, London, here's a......

Neeraj Chopra finds it 'hard to believe' that Pakistan's Nadeem is struggling to get a new javelin

IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra said it was hard to believe that a top player like Arshad Nadeem was struggling to get a new javelin. Photograph: Darren Whiteside/Reuters Star Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra......

Jharkhand spin stalwart Shahbaz Nadeem calls it quits

'I felt this is the correct time and there is no point holding a place in a state team for individual records. It's better to give chance to the youngsters.' IMAGE: Shahbaz Nadeem was handed a......

India look to maintain stranglehold over England in Ranchi

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma bats during a nets session in Ranchi on Wednesday, ahead of the 4th Test on Friday. Photograph: BCCI/X Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's absence is a concern but an assertive and......

Ranji: Saurashtra secure quarters berth; Vysakh, Srinivas power K'taka

IMAGE: Dharmendrasinh Jadeja bagged a five-wicket haul to power Saurashtra to a big win over Manipur. Photograph: Kind courtesy Dharmendrasinh Jadeja/Instagram Saurashtra's veteran left-arm......

Ranji Trophy round-up: Dube's century rallies Mumbai

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday. IMAGE: Mumbai's Shivam Dube celebrates his century against Uttar Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy match on Sunday. Photograph: Mumbai Cricket......