Moscow: Vladimir Putin admitted Saturday Russian air defence was working when an Azerbhaijani Airlines place tried to land in Grozny before crashing, while stopping short of claiming responsibility. The Kremlin said Putin apologized to Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev over the “tragic incident” in a phone call, but did not say Russian air defence shot the…
Melbourne: India were bowled out for 369 in their first innings with Nitish Kumar Reddy scoring 114 as Australia took a 105-run lead in the fourth Test here on Sunday. Reddy made his runs off 189 balls with 11 fours and one six and was the last wicket to fall, caught by Mitchell Starc off…
Mumbai: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said the ongoing work on airport projects and the expansion of existing airports in Maharashtra should be expedited to improve connectivity in the state, a government release said. The state government and the Centre will provide all possible assistance, he said at a meeting of the board of…
As a political analyst, I find the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections shaping up to be a fascinating battle for survival and dominance. The AAP and BJP seem locked in a heated contest, yet recent opinion polls send mixed signals. Some predict a BJP victory, while others favour AAP. However, the lack of transparency in polling…
The threshold in front of Lord Venkateshwara in Sanctum Sanctorum is worshipped as Kulasekhara. In this Paashuram, Goda is waking up Kulasekhara Alwaar. He is a shining jewel among the 10 Aalwaars. He is a Kshatriya, of the ruling class, He is a guru of gurus, i.e. Parama Acharya. Thus, the Acharya mantra is ‘Asmat…
Amid the tempestuous atmosphere, Kausalya, engulfed in anguish, speaks incoherently and paces with a heavy heart. She implores Sumantra, her voice trembling, to take her to the forest without delay, exclaiming, “My soul longs to see Rama, Sita, and the dutiful Lakshmana!” With calm demeanor and hands folded in respect, Sumantra replies, “O noble queen,…
Swami Kartikeya Temple, also known as Keylong Temple, is located near Kugti village in the Bharmour area of Himachal Pradesh, specifically near Uparli Kugti. Situated at 3100 meters above sea level, the temple can be reached by a 4 km trek from Kugti village. Lord Kartikeya Temple in Bharmour is considered the most significant due…
Hyderabad: A woman was allegedly raped in Nirmal district of Telangana after she refused to accept the demands of a man for “unnatural sex,” police said on Saturday. A police release stated that a constable on duty at the bus station in Nirmal on Friday was informed by an auto driver that a woman in…
Melbourne: Nitish Reddy loves his tattoos like most 21-year-olds do, and one on his ankle is a picture of ‘Achilles’ Heel’. He considers it a reminder of all the difficulties that his family has endured in the last 10 years to power his cricketing dream. For Reddy, becoming a cricketer was both a choice and…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, who is the chancellor of Anna University, has on Saturday directed the varsity officials to ensure the safety and security of students in the wake of sexual assault on a student on the campus. The safety and well-being of the students were non-negotiable, he said and instructed the…
