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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Arjuna, the foremost among warriors, spoke gently to Prince Uttara, whose mind was shaken by the sight of the sacred Gandeeva and the splendour of the weapons hanging upon the mighty tree. He began to reveal the lineage of symbols borne upon the bows of the Pandavas, for each hero had adorned his weapon with…
Ghanshyam Temple, also known as Gangshyam Ji Mandir, is located in Sodagaran Mohalla (Juni Mandi area) in the old city of Jodhpur. The temple stands in a traditional market locality surrounded by heritage houses and narrow streets that reflect the historic charm of Rajasthan. The present temple structure was constructed in 1761 CE during the…
