Girja Shankar Dixit Thirty-three years ago, in the heat of the 1992 Cricket World Cup, a seemingly routine run-out became a defining moment in cricketing history. This was more than just a dismissal—it was an electrifying display of athleticism, precision, and sheer audacity that forever redefined the art of fielding. The Context Pakistan, cruising at…
As the ascended Gandharva, once Kabandha, departed for the celestial realms, Rama, contemplating his profound discourse, turned to Lakshmana and spoke thus: “O noble son of Sumitra! This Gandharva possessed a rare and profound knowledge of the earth. His divine insight granted him the ability to traverse the hidden and exotic corners of this vast…
Kumbakonam Raghavendra Swamy Mutt is located in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, a town known for its rich spiritual heritage and famous temples. This is one of the oldest Mutts visited by Raghavendra Swamy. He is said to have blessed a devotee with a vision of Lord Vishnu. The mutt follows traditional South Indian architecture with a…
Nagpur/Bengaluru/Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said attackers of police during Nagpur violence will be “dug out from their graves”, even as the RSS condemned the violence and described the 17th-century Mughal emperor Aurangzeb as “irrelevant”. Police arrested Fahim Khan, Minority Democratic Party candidate for Lok Sabha polls from Nagpur last year, for…
New Delhi: The Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) has achieved a major milestone, surpassing 100 crore API transactions. This achievement cements ULIP’s role as a key driver in modernizing India’s logistics sector, aligning with the government’s Make in India initiative and the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush…
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said astronaut Sunita Williams should be conferred with Bharat Ratna for the challenges she faced while spending nearly nine months in space. Speaking at the Assembly, Banerjee congratulated the rescue team, praising their commendable efforts in bringing the astronauts back to Earth. “The West Bengal Assembly…
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta asserted on Wednesday that the new government in the national capital will leave no stone unturned to ensure the de-silting of all the drains and prevent waterlogging issues during the rainy season. Accompanied by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, PWD Minister Parvesh Verma and senior officers of various…
Hyderabad: The Telangana BJP has strongly criticized the Revanth Reddy-led Congress government for its decision to host the 72nd Miss World pageant in Hyderabad while the state grapples with a severe financial crisis. State BJP spokesperson N.V. Subash questioned the necessity of spending an estimated Rs 250 crore on the event when the government is…
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said the state will soon issue a Government Resolution (GR) outlining guidelines to ensure that government officials maintain “discipline” while using social media. Speaking in the legislative council, he said appropriate rules would be framed to “regulate” the conduct of officials in their social media use. “Our…
New Delhi: Philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Wednesday met Union Health Minister J P Nadda and reviewed the collaboration between the government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in the healthcare sector. Gates also held discussions with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics…
