A Muslim voter in Uttar Pradesh has very few options

The bleakness of being a Muslim in Uttar Pradesh depresses both its youth and community leaders alike, says Archis Mohan Siddiqui Hassan, an elderly Varanasi-based social activist, shakes his head......

Sheikh Hasina sworn in as Bangladesh PM for 5th term

Sheikh Hasina was on Thursday sworn in as the prime minister of Bangladesh for the fifth term, days after her Awami League won an overwhelming majority in the general elections boycotted by the......

Shehbaz Sharif set to become next Pakistan PM

Shehbaz Sharif, the younger brother of former premier Nawaz Sharif, is expected to become Pakistan's next prime minister as a post-poll alliance of leading political parties led by them struck a......

Abu Salem says sentence cannot go beyond 25 years, SC seeks govt reply

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought response from the Centre on a plea filed by gangster Abu Salem, serving life imprisonment for his role in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, contending that......

2023's Must Watch Web Series

The streaming platforms were replete with violent, profanity-laden gangster shows. But amidst the noise, there were some effective and thought-provoking shows too. Deepa Gahlot's list of her top 10......

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

'I somehow felt that Muzaffar Ali was in Aligarh to feel the pulse of the Muslim youth, especially in the darker and harsher times that India is passing through,' notes Mohammad Sajjad. IMAGE:......

'Accidental Prime Minister is a homage to Dr Singh'

'We have worked hard to make a big epic homage to a man, scholar and politician, who is misunderstood.' IMAGE: Anupam Kher with Director Vijay Ratnakar Gutte. The battle at the box office between......

An actress we want to see in more films

'My work hasn't reached many people, and I hope that changes.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rasika Dugal/Instagram Last seen in Nandita Das's Manto, actress Rasika Dugal has always impressed......

Pakistan to skip Women's World Cup opening ceremony in India

IMAGE: Pakistan will play all their ICC Women's World Cup fixtures in Colombo. Photograph: PCB/X Pakistan will not participate in the ICC Women's World Cup opening ceremony scheduled to be held......

Sana to lead as Pak lock in ODI World Cup squad

IMAGE: 23 year old Fatima Sana is all set to lead a young Pakistan squad at the ICC Women's World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters Uncapped batter Eyman Fatima, who......

Gayle, Harbhajan, Afridi among star-studded marquee players

IMAGE: Chris Gayle will ply his trade for Mississauga Panthers. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters The player draft for the much-awaited Global T20 Canada 2023 was held in a hybrid-form on......

Ayesha's family appoints Pak lawyer to sue Shoaib

A Pakistan-based lawyer hired by Ayesha Siddiqui, the Indian girl claiming to be Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik's wife, will file a case against the cricketer, accused of dumping her without a......

World T20: England need to fix grey areas against fighting Afghans

The 2010 champions' under-fire bowlers and fielders are up against a potent, if not marauding, Afghanistan batting line-up that gave South Africa a scare in their last match. IMAGE: England's Joe......