Digital Highways: Mapping the Satellite Revolution for Antyodaya
MS Shanker “Digital Highways: The Satellite Revolution to Enable Antyodaya in Viksit Bharat” by Dr Pavuluri Subba Rao is far more than a conventional book on space technology. Spread across 240 pages and eight chapters, it is an informative and remarkably accessible exploration of how satellites and emerging space technologies are steadily becoming an integral…
Modi’s Art of Turning Adversity into Advantage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears to have mastered a political craft that few of his contemporaries can match: turning an adverse situation into an advantage, converting criticism into a counter-narrative and, often, putting the Opposition on the defensive with a phrase that becomes the talking point of the day. His recent address at Delhi University’s…
When feminism becomes selective
Firstly, I have to explain my silence for over two weeks. There has been a wedding in my family, and I haven’t written a word except names on invitation cards. Secondly, I have stayed away from news, views and nonsense. It was blissful. Then came Swara Bhasker. Swara has once again stirred the pot, this…
BJP MP Dinesh Sharma appointed Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
New Delhi: BJP Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Sharma was appointed Lt Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Saturday, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. Sharma will succeed Admiral D K Joshi (retd), who took over as Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on October 8, 2017. “The President of India is pleased to…
Sachin Pilot is new Cong Punjab in-charge, Bhupesh Baghel moved to Assam in reshuffle
New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday carried out a major organisational reshuffle and appointed Sachin Pilot as general secretary in-charge of poll-bound Punjab, replacing Bhupesh Baghel, who has been shifted to Assam in the same position. The party has also appointed Randeep Singh Surjewala as general secretary in-charge of Gujarat, according to a party statement….
Women’s Asia Cup: India inflict seven-wicket defeat on Pakistan
Dubai: India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets as young spinners Shree Charani and Prema Rawat claimed three wickets each in a one-sided Women’s T20 Asia Cup Group A match here on Saturday. Left-arm spinner Charani (3/7) and Rawat (3/9) bowled devastating spells to dismiss Pakistan for 55 in 18.1 overs, their lowest-ever T20I total. India…
OG’, ‘Dhurandhar’, ‘Flex’: PM Modi peppers speech with Gen Z lingo at SRCC
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday peppered his address with Gen Z-friendly phrases such as “OG” and brought in a reference to the popular film ‘Dhurandhar’ as he returned to Delhi University’s Shri Ram College of Commerce, 13 years after his last speech there, which gained immense traction. While “OG” (original gangster) is…
Unveiling A Struggle
MS Shanker (An account of defining years of Telangana statehood movement) “Telangana Statehood Movement: The Tumultuous Years”, jointly authored by T. Vivek and Dr. K. Padma, is an engaging and important first-hand chronicle-cum-commentary of the intense struggle for a separate Telangana state during the crucial years between 2009 and 2014. Published by Crown Publishing, this…
HCA vs BCCI: What Did the Court Really Say?
Special Correspondent The latest Telangana High Court order is significant — but perhaps not for the reasons being claimed by either side When the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) enters a courtroom, it is rarely just another legal proceeding. Given the association’s long history of disputes, competing claims, administrative controversies and interventions by courts and cricketing…
Time for Judiciary to Be Pragmatic, Not Add to Anarchic Environs
The Supreme Court is undoubtedly one of the most important institutions in a democracy. Its responsibility extends beyond interpreting laws; it also has to strike a delicate balance between individual rights, institutional accountability and the larger requirement of maintaining public order. In my view, that balance becomes particularly important when legitimate grievances spill over into…
