Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday made a forceful plea for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir without further delay, and indicated that all avenues, including legal options, were being explored by the ruling National Conference in this regard. Nearly ten months after the National Conference swept to power in the Union…
Tirupati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday called for the elimination of plastic to protect the environment, claiming that “excessive use of plastic can lead to cancer”. Addressing a meeting in Tirupati as part of the ‘Swarna Andhra-Swachh Andhra’ initiative, Naidu said that plastic has become “the biggest demon” threatening the environment….
Kochi: Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said that the nation comes first and parties are the means of making the country better. Tharoor, the MP from Thiruvananthapuram, said that the objective of a party is to create a better India, and parties have the right to disagree on the best way…
New Delhi: INDIA bloc parties on Saturday resolved to raise during the Parliament’s Monsoon session the issues of Pahalgam attack terrorists not being brought to justice, US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims of brokering a ‘ceasefire’ during India-Pakistan hostilities and the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar that the opposition alleges “threatens people’s…
Clubs, Cronies and Corruption: Anatomy of HCA’s Collapse By MS Shanker As promised, this week’s episode focuses on the root causes behind the tragic, systematic, and largely self-inflicted decline of Hyderabad cricket. At the heart of this rot lie two unholy forces: a cartel of affiliated clubs and a coterie of self-serving former cricketers who,…
In the annals of tennis history, few names resonate as powerfully as Rod Laver. Nicknamed “The Rocket” for his explosive playing style, Laver is celebrated not only for his prodigious talent but for achievements that remain unparalleled even today. His career, spanning from the late 1950s to the early 1970s, saw him conquer the sport…
Behold now the battle wherein Angada, scion of Vali and prince of Kishkindha, blazed across the field like fire through a locust swarm, consuming demons as flame consumes dry grass. His wrath stirred fear, dread, and troubled thoughts in the heart of Vajradamstra, that merciless commander of Rakshasa hosts, who forthwith advanced to duel the…
Kubera Temple is located in Chalavara, a serene village in Ottapalam Taluk, within Palakkad District, Kerala. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Kubera, the God of Wealth, Prosperity, and Treasurer of the Gods. He is worshipped here in a calm and benevolent form, believed to bless devotees with material abundance, success in business,…
New Delhi: The release date of “Son of Sardaar 2”, featuring Ajay Devgn, has been postponed by a week and will now hit the big screen worldwide on August 1, the makers said on Saturday. The film from Vijay Kumar Arora is a sequel to “Son of Sardaar”, which was released in 2012. It is…
Hyderabad: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said production at the upcoming rail coach factory in Kazipet, Telangana, would begin next year. Vaishnaw, who visited the unit in Kazipet, about 130 km from Hyderabad, added that the facility is a mega, state-of-the-art factory being built with an investment of Rs 500 crore. Coaches, engines, and…
