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UAE, Jordan join list of nations condemning ex-BJP leaders' comments on Prophet

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Jordan became the latest west Asian nations to condemn controversial remarks made by now-removed leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Prophet Mohammad. Read more

Hindi will make us ‘shudra’: DMK MP's fresh ammo on language row

A senior leader of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu and Rajya Sabha member, TKS Elangovan, said at a recent event that Hindi would reduce Tamils to the status of "shudras" – a term used for those in the lower rung of the caste hierarchy. Read more

In video, lawmaker from Imran Khan's party warns of 'suicide attack' if…

A lawmaker from Iman Khan’s party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has threatened a suicide attack on the country’s rulers if any harm is caused to the former prime minister. Watch here

After playing only 3 matches, Dhoni bhai told me 'you will be in the World Cup team': India star recalls debut series

MS Dhoni is responsible for giving Indian cricket its current set of superstars. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, R Ashwin… all made their India debuts under Dhoni, went on to achieve great things professionally and lift Indian cricket to unprecedented heights. Read more

Shabana Azmi recalls her reply when she was asked to give 'no expression' for her passport pic

Actor Shabana Azmi has recalled the time when she was asked to give 'no expression' while she was getting her passport photo clicked. Read more