GT captain Gill fined Rs 12 lakh for his team’s slow over-rate against DC
Ahmedabad: Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill was on Saturday fined Rs 12 lakh after his side maintained a slow over-rate during their seven-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League here. Riding on Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 97, which he made braving cramps, Gujarat Titans chased down the target of 204 with four balls…
BJP rejects its MPs criticism of Supreme Court, says it respects courts
New Delhi: The BJP on Saturday disassociated itself with the criticism of the Supreme Court by its MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma, with party president J P Nadda rejecting the comments as their personal views. He also affirmed the ruling party’s respect for the judiciary as an inseparable part of democracy. “The BJP has…
Avesh Khan stars in LSG’s 2-run win over RR
Jaipur: Pacer Avesh Khan held his nerve in the death overs to help Lucknow Super Giants pull off a thrilling two-run win over Rajasthan Royals with a tight three-wicket spell in their IPL match here on Saturday. The Royals were cruising at 156 for 2 at the end of the 17th over, needing 25 runs…
Andhra govt to issue notification to recruit 16,347 teachers today
Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government on Saturday said the notification to recruit 16,347 teachers under Mega DSC (District Selection Committee) will be released on Sunday, said an official release. According to the Department of School Education, teacher aspirants can submit their applications online from April 20 to May 15. “The government has decided to conduct…
In Delhi, Vances to visit Akshardham temple; PM Modi to host dinner for them
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a dinner for US Vice President J D Vance and Indian-origin Second Lady Usha on Monday evening, after holding talks with the American leader that are set to focus on trade, tariff and several other key issues, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday. The US…
Owaisi, Waqf Law and the Power of Perception
The recent protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, spearheaded by All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi alongside the All-India Muslim Personal Law Board, raise serious questions—both about the motivations behind the resistance and the historic role of AIMIM in India’s socio-political landscape. Is this opposition a genuine defence of Muslim…
How Congress Nearly Made India an Islamic Republic
Was India on the brink of becoming an Islamic republic before 2014? The answer—however uncomfortable it may be—is a resounding yes. And had the Congress party not been dethroned by the people’s mandate in 2014, India might well have sleepwalked into becoming an undeclared Islamic state—culturally, demographically, and legally. Look at Europe. Once the bedrock…
Mindful Memoirs
The Enduring Legacy of Florence Griffith Joyner Florence Dolorez Griffith Joyner, affectionately known as “Flo-Jo”, remains an iconic figure in the world of track and field. Her electrifying speed, coupled with a dazzling sense of style, captivated audiences worldwide, leaving an indelible mark sports and popular culture. Even decades after her untimely passing, Flo-Jo is…
The Cough: Important Defensive Response
Recently, I had been to Delhi for a conference at Pragathi Maidhan, where I met a friend from Ram Manohar Lohiya Hospital (RML), New Delhi, who was coughing continuously during our 25-minute discussion. Then I asked him, being an employee of RML, “Why this continuous cough to you? Are you not being to the concerned…
Ascetic Swayam Prabha released the Simians and dropped at Vindhya
With folded hands, Hanuman addressed the ascetic woman, her form adorned in deerskin and sacred beads, garlands of holiness draped upon her, her matted locks gleaming with purity. “O noble recluse! Have mercy upon us. We are weary from our arduous journey, tormented by thirst and hunger. Unwittingly, we ventured into this vast and impenetrable…
