Beijing: China on Sunday congratulated Sushila Karki on taking office as the prime minister of Nepal’s interim government, stressing the “time-honoured friendship” between the two neighbouring countries. Karki, 73, took over as the head of the interim government on Friday following a week of violent protests. “China congratulates Madam Sushila Karki on becoming Prime Minister…
Abu Dhabi: Pathum Nissanka (50) and Kamil Mishara (46 not out) made light work of a modest target to power Sri Lanka to a six-wicket win against Bangladesh in their Group B match of the Asia Cup, here on Saturday. After restricting Bangladesh to 139 for five, Sri Lanka crossed the finish line with 32…
New Delhi: The Andhra Cricket Association on Saturday appointed former New Zealand cricketer and coach Gary Stead as their head coach for the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season. Stead left his role with New Zealand after a successful stint between 2018 and 2025, guiding the Kiwis to three finals in limited-overs cricket, including the 2019 ODI…
Houston: Indian-Americans overwhelmingly favour Democratic candidates, contributing nearly three times more to their campaigns than to Republicans, a new study shows. The research, titled “An Emerging Lobby: An Analysis of Campaign Contributions from Indian-Americans (1998–2022),”was conducted by Karnav Popat and Vishnu Prakash of Ashoka University, along with Joyojeet Pal of the University of Michigan. A…
Dhaka: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islam’s student front swept the central students union election at Jahangirnagar University (JU) on Saturday, less than a week after its triumph at the Dhaka University. According to an official announcement, the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) secured 20 out of 25 posts in the JU Central Students’ Union (JUCSU) election, even though it…
Indore: The “strong” government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi amended the Waqf Act on the suggestion of Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) despite winning only 240 seats in last year’s Lok Sabha polls, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said on Saturday. Speaking at a meeting of the VHP’s legal cell here, he sought its suggestions…
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted that Bharat Ratna awardee Bhupen Hazarika’s songs continue to unite India and give energy to its people. Addressing the musical doyen’s birth centenary celebrations in Guwahati, Modi said his creations encompass the concept of ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’. “The ideals that he lived by and the experiences…
Floyd Patterson’s story reads like a classic American tale of triumph over adversity, marked by extraordinary highs and devastating lows that defined both his career and character. Born on January 4, 1935, in Waco, North Carolina, Patterson’s journey from troubled youth to heavyweight champion of the world exemplifies the transformative power of boxing while also…
In ancient lore, the sage Ruru, descended from the venerable line of Bhrigu, was consumed with anger against the serpent race, for it was by a snake’s bite that his beloved, Pramadvara, had fallen. Though by divine grace she was restored to life, the memory of that sorrow haunted him, and his heart grew fierce….
Oothukkadu Kalinga Narthana Perumal Temple is located in a small village called Oothukkadu, around 14 km from Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu.The temple is considered to be over 1000 years old, with references to its antiquity found in village traditions and Puranic accounts. Though it is not one of the Divya Desams, it is…
