Katihar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday alleged that the RJD and Congress were hatching a “dangerous conspiracy” of upsetting demographic balance by encouraging infiltration in the Seemanchal region. Addressing a rally in Katihar, one of the districts in Bihar with a sizeable population of Muslims, Modi lambasted the opposition for “surrendering before extremists”. “I…
London: A UK-based historian has traced how the journeys of more than 1 million migrants during the colonial era influenced India’s diplomatic identity as the largest diaspora of the world in a new book published this week. Dr Kalathmika Natarajan, a lecturer in Modern South Asian History in the Department of Archaeology and History and co-director…
New Delhi: Former off-spinner R Ashwin on Monday described the Indian women’s team’s maiden World Cup triumph as a “colossal achievement” and rated it as a bigger milestone than any other major global title the country has won so far. The Indian team under Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership beat South Africa by 52 runs in the…
Hajipur (Bihar): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday claimed that if the NDA returns to power in Bihar, the BJP will not make Nitish Kumar the chief minister, and instead give the post to some ‘chela’ of the saffron party. Addressing his maiden Bihar election rally at Raja Pakar in Vaishali district, around 40 km…
India is celebrating a historic moment today. Our Women in Blue have lifted the World Cup, conquering the cricketing world and proving once again that Indian cricket stands unmatched in spirit and excellence. Behind this triumphant moment lies discipline, belief, sacrifice, and perseverance. It is a victory that reminds us of Mithali Raj — a…
Sri Krishna, in his quiet mastery, revealed that Jarasandha could never be overcome by weapons. Only in the trial of wrestling could his strength be broken, and for that task, none was equal to the son of the wind, mighty Bhīma Sena. “Let us waste no time,” said Krishna, “for with courage, moral force, and…
Gaurala’s Varad Vinayak Temple is located in the picturesque Gaurala area near Bhadravati town in Chandrapur district, within the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. The temple is built on a small scenic hill surrounded by natural beauty, making it a spiritually serene and peaceful location that attracts devotees from nearby towns and across the state. The…
Srinagar: Billed as a major event to unearth new cricket talent from Kashmir, the Indian Heaven Premier League (IHPL) has turned out to be a scam as the organizers have fled, leaving several former international stars like Chris Gayle stranded in a hotel here due to non-payment of bills. The IHPL, which began here amid…
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said that dynastic politics across the political spectrum poses a “grave threat” to Indian democracy and asserted it is high time that India traded “dynasty for meritocracy.” He said that when political power is determined by lineage rather than ability, commitment or grassroots engagement, the quality of…
New Delhi: India’s rapidly advancing bioeconomy sector, encompassing agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and aquaculture, is projected to reach USD 300 billion by 2030, according to a NITI Aayog report. According to the report, a robust agricultural system is central to a nation’s sovereignty, ensuring the fundamental imperative of food security. Moreover, agricultural transformation lies at the…
