Singapore: The Indian men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were pleased with the way they challenged their higher-ranked opponents despite not being at their physical best, marking a promising comeback at the Singapore Open Super 750 badminton tournament here on Saturday. The Asian Games champions signed off with a semifinal finish, losing…
Mumbai: Veteran actor Asha Parekh on Saturday credited the late writer-filmmaker, Raj Khosla, with recognising her potential beyond the “glam girl” image by offering her “Do Badan”, a film that changed the trajectory of her career. At a retrospective event to mark Khosla’s 100th birth anniversary, Parekh said the filmmaker’s decision to cast her in…
Copenhagen: An all-party delegation visiting Copenhagen on Saturday apprised the Danish leaders of challenges posed by cross-border terrorism to India, emphasising Denmark’s important voice in global affairs as a powerful tool in the fight against the global menace. The delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad is in the Danish capital as part of…
Chandigarh/Srinagar/Jaipur: Mock drills were conducted on Saturday in states and Union territories adjoining the western border — from Jammu and Kashmir to Gujarat — to enhance wartime emergency preparedness and response capabilities, officials said. Exercises simulating air raids, drone attacks, and other wartime scenarios were conducted, while emergency response teams practised rescue operations as part…
The Cancer of Corruption Spreads: Brokers, Bribes, and the Betrayal of Hyderabad’s Young Cricketers. As I continue my relentless effort to expose the rot that has hollowed out Hyderabad cricket, a particularly sordid episode last week laid bare the depth of corruption and moral decay infecting the system. This case isn’t just disturbing—it’s emblematic of…
George Herman “Babe” Ruth Jr. is one of the most iconic figures in baseball history, but his journey from a troubled childhood in Baltimore to becoming a legend was anything but ordinary. Born on February 6, 1895, in the rough Pigtown section of Baltimore, Ruth was the son of German-American parents, George Sr. and Kate…
The son of Vayu, Hanuman, deeply understood the inner meaning behind the words of Janaka’s daughter, Sita. Adept in conversation and filled with reverence, Hanuman said: “O virtuous and devoted Sita Devi, the pious glow on your face fills me with faith and strengthens my confidence. Your reasoning is graceful and fitting for a chaste…
Balamalai Murugan Temple is situated on a small hill called Balamalai, near Pavithram Post in Karur District, Tamil Nadu. The sacred hill called Balamalai has been a seat of divine energy for centuries. The name “Balamalai” literally means “Hill of the Divine Child”, and it refers to Lord Murugan in his youthful and radiant form,…
New Delhi: The Congress asked the government on Saturday to tell the country the truth on what losses were suffered during the four-day conflict with Pakistan after Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan acknowledged aircraft losses in the hostilities. Gen Chouhan, however, dismissed as “absolutely incorrect” Islamabad’s claim of downing six Indian jets. Latching…
Jammu: Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi has awarded a BSF woman officer and praised the paramilitary force and ex-servicemen for their role during Operation Sindoor, the army said on Saturday. The chief of Army Staff (COAS) reached Jammu on a two-day visit on Thursday and attended the high-level security review meeting chaired by Home Minister…
