S Venkateshwaran I welcome this debate on whether the BCCI should amend its constitution to accommodate the genuine demand of the Telangana Cricket Association. As a former Secretary of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), I consider it my responsibility to speak with honesty and clarity, drawing on my own experience Let me admit upfront: there…
India has always prided itself on its diversity and the peaceful coexistence of faiths. Yet, time and again, we witness ugly flashes of communal friction—most often during religious processions or festivals. The disturbing part is not merely that such incidents occur, but that they recur with uncanny political convenience. More telling is the pattern: these…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condemned the violation of Qatar’s sovereignty in the wake of Israel’s air strikes on Doha targeting Hamas leaders that triggered fears of further escalation of the already fragile situation in the region. The prime minister’s rare criticism directed at Israel came after he spoke to Emir of…
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed the NDA government in Bihar after police in Patna baton-charged aspirants staging a sit-in demanding the release of supplementary results of the Teacher Recruitment Exam (TRE-3). He said that this time the youth of the state will show the government its real place, and the countdown…
Nagpur: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday noted India’s ethos is rooted in seva or selfless service, and this sentiment will be its guiding principle in serving the world neutrally instead of becoming like superpowers of today. He rued that despite advancements in science, other spheres of knowledge, and human beings having…
Tirumala: Senior IAS officer Anil Kumar Singhal on Wednesday assumed charge as the new Executive Officer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), taking over from the outgoing EO J. Syamala Rao. This is the second stint for Singhal at the helm of the world’s richest Hindu temple trust. He had earlier served as TTD EO during…
Honouring the appeal of the sage Śaunaka, Sauti, known as Ugraśrava, rose with reverence and said: “I shall recite the sacred events of the great Bhārata, which is the total of Vedic wisdom and the very essence of the Upanishadic guidance. The sage Vedavyāsa, in his compassion for mankind, composed this mighty epic to serve…
Alevoor Vishnumurthy Temple is located in Moodu Alevoor, a serene village about 8 km from Udupi town, Karnataka.The presiding deity is Lord Vishnumurthy, a fierce yet protective form of Lord Vishnu. He is worshipped here in a unique form, believed to remove obstacles, cure diseases, and protect devotees from negative influences. The idol discovered near…
Dubai: India crushed the United Arab Emirates by nine wickets, chasing down a paltry 58-run target in just 4.3 overs, in their opening match of the Asia Cup here on Wednesday. Abhishek Sharma made 30 off 16 balls while his opening partner Shubman Gill and captain Suryakumar Yadav remained not out on 20 and 7…
Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh): (Sep 10) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said around 200 Telugu people are stranded in riot-hit Nepal, and that Minister Nara Lokesh has been entrusted with monitoring real-time developments. Addressing the ‘Super Six Super Hit’ meeting here, Naidu said it is the state government’s duty to respond when…
