Wicket spun more than expected: Santner
Colombo: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said that a total in excess of 160 was “enough” on a surface that offered more turn than expected as his side defeated Sri Lanka by 61 runs to move to the brink of T20 World Cup semifinals here on Wednesday. New Zealand had slumped to 84/6 in 12.1…
NZ thrash SL by 61 runs to take one step closer to semis; Ravindra shines with 4/27
Colombo: Co-hosts Sri Lanka were on Wednesday knocked out of T20 World Cup as Rachin Ravindra grabbed a career-best 4/27 in a splendid all-round display to power New Zealand to a comprehensive 61-run victory in their Super Eights clash here. Cole McConchie justified his selection with a composed unbeaten 31 off 23 balls (3×4, 2×6)…
Israel honouring PM Modi with ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’ moment of pride for Indians: Shah
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that the conferment of the ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’ on Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Israel highlights his statesmanship, which is fostering connections between nations for mutual empowerment and advancing the welfare of humanity. In a message on X, Shah said, “Congratulations, PM Shri…
PM Modi conferred with Israel’s ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’
Jerusalem: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday conferred with the ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’ in recognition of his exceptional contribution to strengthening strategic relations between India and Israel. The Indian prime minister is the first leader to receive this medal, which is the highest honour of the Knesset – the Israeli Parliament. Knesset…
Modi ‘more than a friend’, says Netanyahu as he thanks Indian PM for standing by Israel’s side
Jerusalem: Describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “more than a friend”, his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday showered praises on the Indian leader and thanked him for standing by Israel’s side after the dastardly attack of October 7, 2023. Modi was among the first world leaders to condemn the deadly attacks by Hamas in…
Modi at Knesset: India backs Gaza peace plan, declares ‘terrorism anywhere threatens peace everywhere’
Jerusalem: In a historic address to the Knesset, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described the Gaza Peace Initiative as a path towards “just and durable peace” in the region even as he delivered a powerful message of solidarity with Israel, asserting that “terrorism anywhere threatens peace everywhere”. Modi said like Israel, India has a…
Trust Beyond Textbooks
The Supreme Court’s swift decision to take suo motu cognisance of a Class 8 NCERT textbook chapter on “corruption in the judiciary” has triggered a debate far larger than a school lesson. When Chief Justice Surya Kant declared, “I will not allow anyone on earth to taint the integrity of the institution,” it reflected a…
Telephone allowances for MLAs: Wasteful expenditure or a public relations necessity?
When unlimited calls and data are possible for Rs 300-400, why such a huge allowance for public representatives? In a democratic system, the facilities provided to public representatives have always been a topic of discussion and debate. The fundamental purpose of salaries and allowances is to enable elected representatives to serve the public without financial…
The Divine Symbolism
Arise, awake; having reached the great ones know (Atman). Like the sharp edge of a razor is that path, hard to tread and difficult to cross — thus say the wise. Arise and awake refer to arising and awakening from this life of samsara, terrestrial entanglement. When you experience tragic moments, shocks of life, or a…
Fearlessness as Cosmic awareness: A Vedic vision of inner strength
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao In the opening spirit of the Yajurveda resounds a timeless exhortation: do not tremble before circumstance, do not shrink before uncertainty, for you are not an isolated fragment in a hostile world—you are an inseparable expression of the vast and ordered universe. This declaration is not mere poetic encouragement; it is a…
