Gen Z or political Z-list? The court has a point
In a democracy, the right to protest is non-negotiable. People of all ages, ideologies, and persuasions take to the streets to make their voices heard. Some protest for genuine causes; others may have political axes to grind. And, as in every public movement, there can be a few shady characters lurking in the shadows. That,…
US-Bharat and Diesel
When energy meets geopolitics, New Delhi must keep its eyes open. The visit of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Bharat, culminating in a trip to Reliance Industries’ massive Jamnagar refinery, is more than a ceremonial stop on a diplomatic itinerary. It is a reminder that energy, trade and geopolitics are inseparable—and that national…
‘I beg your forgiveness’: 84-year-old Amitabh Bachchan shares health update, says he’s been advised to rest
Online Desk Amitabh Bachchan recently took to X to share that he has been advised to ‘rest and recuperate’. The tweet read, “I beg your forgiveness; I’ve been advised to take some time off for a few days to rest and recuperate, so I’m not able to write anything…” Earlier this month, Amitabh Bachchan began…
Kagiso Rabada creates history, breaks 61-year-old record; becomes first player in world to register rare feat
Online Sports Desk Kagiso Rabada created history on the fourth day of play in the second Test match between South Africa and Australia at the St. George Park in Gqeberha on Wednesday (October 21), as a remarkable display by the home team’s bowling attack has put the hosts on the cusp of an unlikely win…
Vivek Ramaswamy’s poll ad targeting rival stirs up Ohio governor race
Washington: An election advertisement released by Ohio governor-aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy, featuring his opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother, has kicked off a row angering Republicans and Democrats alike. The 60-second advertisement features Donna Arthur, Democrat candidate Acton’s mother, calling the latter a liar and urging the Ohio electorate not to vote for her. Acton, who has…
CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka released after assuring they won’t breach peace
New Delhi: A special executive magistrate court on Wednesday ordered the release of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka after they gave written undertakings that they won’t breach peace or call for protests at Jantar Mantar as long as the site remains denotified. The two were directed to furnish personal bonds…
Poland PM begins three-day India visit, to hold talks with Modi today
New Delhi: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk arrived here on Wednesday, kickstarting his three-day visit during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and seek to deepen the strategic partnership between the two countries. This is Tusk’s second visit to India in his capacity as Poland’s Prime Minister. The first was during…
Nine Days, Nine Divine Forms, One Mother: A NavaDurga Darshan
Dr Sandhyaa Bombay Little Goddess Bala Tripura Sundari arrived lightly, Dressed in turmeric yellow and brown, As though the sun had slipped from the sky, To dance on earth with a golden smile. Glancing around, she softly said, “I have come to play, to bless, to bring delight. Next came Maa Gayatri. In orange-pink…
Political and Religious Masks Getting Uncovered
MS Shanker The battle for Bharat is not merely about regime change; it is also about ideology, national identity, political credibility, and the forces seeking to shape the country’s future. Independent Bharat emerged from the trauma of Partition in 1947, when Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s demand for Pakistan culminated in the division of the country on…
Well Done, Republic TV
Republic TV deserves recognition for its reported sting operation on Zakir Naik, the controversial Islamic preacher who fled Bharat in 2016 and has since been living in Malaysia. The operation, reportedly conducted by a special correspondent from Assam, raises disturbing questions about Naik’s activities, his network of associates and the ideological agenda he continues to…
