Mumbai: Union minister and Republican Party of India (Athawale) chief Ramdas Athawale on Sunday demanded that sedition cases be registered against those opposing or seeking abolition of reservation, which he called a constitutional right. In a statement, Athawale claimed protests against quota, including those announced at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, had brought the issue back into…
Amstelveen (Netherlands): The Indian women’s hockey team succumbed to the pressure of a must-win match and were knocked out of semi-final contention after playing out a goalless draw against Australia here on Saturday. India needed a win to advance to the last four while a draw was enough for the Aussies to make it to…
Bengaluru: What do you do when fear gets in the way of taking a stand? Can ambition be pursued without getting trapped in the race for achievement? How does one communicate with parents who may not understand one’s choices? And can a desire for money, luxury, and professional success coexist with spirituality? These were among…
Dharam Guruva Reddy Although I would have preferred to remain silent, my continued silence could perhaps be mistaken for TCA’s weakness. I therefore feel compelled to respond to the criticism being directed at the Telangana Cricket Association (TCA). I have the highest personal regard for the author, whom I know as a former cricketer who…
There is no question that Yashasvi Jaiswal is one of the most exciting young batting talents in Indian cricket. Which is precisely why his behaviour after being dismissed in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo should be a matter of concern—not something to be dismissed as “passion” or “aggression”. Jaiswal had battled his…
Lakshmanrao Upadhayula In the sacred hymns of the Ṛgveda, the illustrious sage Vishvamitra raises his inspired voice in praise of Agni Vaiśvānara, the Universal Fire who pervades all worlds and all beings. These mantras are composed in the majestic Jagatī metre, whose expansive rhythm mirrors the vast movement of the cosmos itself. Viśvāmitra offers these…
The mighty assaults of Karna, resounding across the battlefield like the crash of storm-driven waves, deeply provoked Bhīmasena. Unable to endure the devastation inflicted upon the Pāṇḍava ranks, Bhīma advanced and challenged Karna to a decisive encounter. Nakula hastened to support his brother, while Arjuna remained fiercely engaged against the invincible Drona, aided by the…
Hidimbeshwara Temple is an ancient Shiva shrine located inside the historic Chitradurga Fort in Chitradurga district, Karnataka. Surrounded by massive granite boulders and the seven layers of the famous hill fort, the temple has a unique atmosphere where spirituality, history and Mahabharata traditions come together. It is one of the prominent ancient temples within the…
Amstelveen: The complicated format of the FIH Hockey World Cup has left teams, fans and media grappling with permutations and combinations, with the focus increasingly shifting from performances on the field to calculations about who can reach the semifinals. Instead of the traditional knockout format, where teams progress to the quarterfinals before the semifinals, the…
Amaravati: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan will visit Musunuru in Eluru district on Monday, where he will launch India’s first non-Genetically Modified Organism high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed. Radhakrishnan will attend a programme at the Gourmet Popcornica Factory in Musunuru, where he will also felicitate farmers and address agricultural stakeholders and other participants, a PIB…
