Watching England play New Zealand recently was, frankly, a disappointing experience. For a nation once revered as the undisputed home of cricket, England’s current plight reflects a worrying decline in standards. There was a time when playing county cricket in England was considered the ultimate finishing school for cricketers across the world. International stars from…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao In the ancient vision of the Rigveda, the sage Deerghatama raises his contemplative voice in hymns composed in the measured cadences of Jagatī and Triṣṭubh, invoking the divine principle of Ashva. The horse is not merely an earthly creature but a radiant manifestation of cosmic vitality, born of divine grace and sustained…
Sanjaya, perceiving Dhritarashtra’s keen desire to hear of the events that ultimately led to the fall of Drona, began his narration with measured composure. He declared that lengthy elaboration was unnecessary, for he had witnessed and understood the entire sequence of events as they unfolded amidst the tumult of war. He recounted how, after the…
Titlagarh Dhabaleswar Mahadev Temple is situated on Kumuda Hill (Kumuda Pahad) near Titlagarh in Balangir district of Odisha. Nestled amidst rocky hills and natural surroundings, the temple is one of the most revered Shiva shrines of western Odisha. The temple is easily accessible from Titlagarh town and attracts devotees from Balangir, Kalahandi, Nuapada, and neighboring…
Vinay Rao Hyderabad: Fireworks with the bat, fearless stroke-play and a nail-biting finish marked the opening match of the inaugural Sreenidhi University TG20 as Anvita Khammam Aces overcame a spirited challenge from Palamuru Strikers to register a memorable 20-run victory at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday. In a contest that produced a staggering…
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared the revaluation results on Sunday for students who applied for verification and re-evaluation of their Class 12 board exam answer sheets. “CBSE has commenced the release of Class XII Verification of issues observed and Re-evaluation outcomes,” CBSE said in a post on X. “The outcomes…
New Delhi: Over 20 lakh medical aspirants took a second shot at the NEET (UG) examination on Sunday after the original test was cancelled due to paper leaks, an issue that became a hot potato for the government and also triggered a popular protest movement. Abhishek Singh, the Director General of the National Testing Agency…
Our Sports Correspondent Hyderabad: The inaugural edition of the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s Sreenidhi University TG20 got off to a spectacular start on Sunday evening, with a dazzling opening ceremony at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium setting the tone for what promises to be Telangana’s biggest domestic T20 extravaganza. A packed stadium witnessed an enthralling…
Hyderabad: Sports Coaching Foundation (SCF), Masab Tank, Hyderabad, received a significant boost to its efforts in promoting sports among underprivileged children after NTPC extended support under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. NTPC, a Maharatna Public Sector Enterprise under the Government of India, provided an Electric Rickshaw to SCF through its Southern Region Headquarters to…
Hyderabad: Telangana mountaineer Padamati Anvitha successfully scaled Mount Denali (6,190 metres), the highest peak in North America, on June 19, taking a giant step towards completing the prestigious Seven Summits Challenge. With this achievement, Anvitha has now conquered six of the seven highest peaks across the world’s continents and is on the verge of joining…
