Rest in peace, Mushir sahib!

Mohammad Sajjad salutes the memory of Mushirul Hasan -- historian, thinker, academic, institution builder, -- who passed into the ages this week. IMAGE: Professor Mushirul Hasan. Photograph:......

Taliban commander stoned to death by villagers

In a rare case of reversal of brutality, enraged villagers stoned to death a senior Taliban commander and his bodyguard after the duo shot dead a 60-year-old man in southern Afghanistan. The......

It's ALL IN THE FAMILY for Bollywood!

Karan Johar had told us that 'It's all about loving your parents.' But then, why restrict it to that? Bollywood tells us that it's, in fact, all about loving your family! And so, film folk have......

From Karz to Sargam: More Rishi Musical Magic

There are so many songs to celebrate Rishi Kapoor. We saw some of his earliest hits here: Part 1: Bobby to Amar Akbar Antony: Super Rishi songs But it's still raining awesome melodies. Sukanya......

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Film music flourished in the 1970s. Some old masters did some great work, but it was also the decade of new composers.A fascinating excerpt from Amit Khanna's Words. Sounds. Images: A History Of......

85 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle songs

Asha Bhosle, who turns 85 on September 8, has sung some of the finest Hindi film songs in her long and illustrious career.Sukanya Verma takes a look. Her voice reminds me of tiramisu. Rich, moist,......

Sachin, Sehwag's perfect response to Shoaib Akhtar's taunts

IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj celebrates after taking the wicket of Pakistan's Abdullah Shafique in the World Cup match in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Rohit Sharma's team......

'Happy birthday Harbhajan, the modern day Thiruvalluvar'

'Happy birthday, Thirubhajan Singh.' IMAGE: India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh celebrated his 40th birthday on July 3. Photograph: Harbhajan Singh/Instagram India's former and current players took......

Sachin@20: 'Don't quit till you're convinced'

The first Test between India and Pakistan in Karachi, which began on November 1989, was memorable for some Indian players. It was Kapil Dev's 100th Test, making him the first bowler to then play......

High security forces Dravid to cancel outing

Rahul Dravid wanted the 'Silver Spoon' but had to settle for the wooden spoon.The Indian vice-captain was the first 'victim' of the intense security measures put inplace inChittagongwhen he was not......

'I created my own position'

Ajaysinghji Daulatsinghji Jadeja's career has been as dramatic as his playing style.The right-hander, who debuted against Sri Lanka in February 1992, is perhaps best known for an innings of 45 off......