Osloo: Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa delivered another stunning blow to hometown hero and world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, defeating the Norwegian in classical chess for the second time at Norway Chess 2026 on Tuesday to dramatically strengthen his bid to become the first Indian champion of the prestigious tournament. In a remarkable achievement in…
New Delhi: Nepal’s ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) chairman Rabi Lamichhane met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar here on Tuesday, as the two sides held discussions focused on the bilateral development partnership and enhancing people-to-people ties. Jaishankar in a post on X shared some photos of the meeting. “A pleasure to meet Nepal’s Rastriya Swatantra…
Washington: The United States on Tuesday said it would like to end the sanction waivers granted to countries purchasing Russian oil, contending that these measures were time-limited to ease global supplies in the wake of the Iran war. Testifying before the Senate Foreign Policy Committee, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the ultimate…
New Delhi: India on Tuesday categorically rejected “unwarranted” references to Jammu and Kashmir in a joint press communique issued by Pakistan and the European Union, asserting that the region is an “inalienable part” of the country. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said those who have no locus standi on the matter should desist from…
For years, Telangana’s political discourse has often revolved around who deserves credit for development. Yet beyond slogans and political claims, infrastructure projects on the ground tell a different story. Roads, railways, hospitals, industrial corridors, logistics hubs and educational institutions are not built through rhetoric but through sustained investment. In that regard, the Union Government’s contribution…
Not education, but brands are being sold In India, education has been considered a medium of knowledge, culture, and social change for centuries. Teachers have enjoyed special respect in society because they not only impart subject knowledge but also shape students’ personalities and character. However, changes in the field of education over the past few…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao The sage Puruchhepa, steadfast in austerity and luminous in insight, raised his voice in sacred metres—Anuṣṭubh, Gāyatrī, Adhwathi, and Antyeṣṭi—addressing the mighty Indra amidst the solemn unfolding of the yajña. The sacrificial fire, kindled with precision and reverence, became not merely a ritual act but a cosmic operation, wherein the earthly and…
The anguish and harsh words of Duryodhana pierced the ears of the Grandsire Bhishma, who spoke in sorrowful composure. “Duryodhana, the present danger that has descended upon the Kauravas is nothing but the accumulated storm of anger, humiliation, and frustration, now manifesting as war and inevitable defeat. I, along with Dronacharya and Vidura, repeatedly cautioned…
Kumbha Shyam Temple is located inside the historic Chittorgarh Fort in Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan. The temple stands near the famous Meera Bai Temple and Kumbha Palace within the fort complex. Surrounded by the grandeur of one of India’s largest hill forts, the temple has been an important center of Vaishnava worship for centuries. Its…
Hyderabad: Chevella MP and Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) Patron Konda Vishweshwar Reddy on Monday called upon cricket stakeholders and the people of Telangana to transform the Telangana Cricket Association’s struggle for recognition from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) into a mass movement. Addressing a round-table conference on cricket stakeholders, organized by…
