Has Cruise finally entered the celebrity “Danger Zone”? When he landed in the Mumbai airport this past weekend, Cruise was accosted by crazed fans. Except they were paid extras
Ouch. The Muslim world this past week observed Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. The 10th day of Muharram is Ashura, when Shi'ite Muslims mourn the death of the grandson of the Prophent Mohammed. Very devout Shi'ites cut and whip themselves into a bloody froth in observance. Here are photos of Ashura from Pakistan, Afghanistan and India. WARNING: Graphic images. Read More ›
A series of photographs from Nisha Sondhe depicting everyday life in two cities on opposites sides of the planet. It's a small world. Read More ›
While in Mumbai over the weekend, President Obama was invited to dance with some children during a Diwali celebration. He did, and the internet didn't miss a beat. The footage was almost immediately recut with 50 Cent's “In Da Club.” Highly efficient, internet. Well done. Watch Video ›
The NYPD wants to be able to jam cell phones in case of a terror attack. The Mumbai attackers last month coordinated their actions with Blackberries, so Police Commissioner Ray Kelly says cops need to be able to disrupt those communications in “a pinpointed way.”
The chief of the Anti-Terrorist Squad was gunned down and killed in the terrorist attacks in Mumbai.
