New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was felicitated by the NDA parliamentary party on Tuesday for his government’s firm response to the Pahalgam terror attack under Operation Sindoor. The MPs of the BJP-led ruling alliance met here in their only second such meeting during Parliament’s sessions since the government was formed in June 2024. Amid…
I jumped with joy — though I must admit, with some disbelief — as I sat in my living room watching the final moments of the fifth Test. England needed just 35 runs with four wickets in hand. Most would have thought it was a done deal. Even I, a lifelong cricketer, momentarily gave in…
New Delhi: In a bold and data-backed rebuttal to mounting criticism from Western nations over its continuing engagement with Russia, India has laid bare the double standards of global powers—particularly the European Union and the United States—by pointing to their ongoing, and in some cases expanding, trade ties with Moscow. Indian officials, pushing back against…
Haifa (Israel): Indian enthusiasts in Israel descended on the northern Israeli coastal city of Haifa on Monday evening to witness a rich and impressive dance performance that blended the traditional Indian dance form of Odissi with modern styles, including fusion, Bollywood, urban dance, and even some shades of Middle-Eastern influences. Young dancers from the Indian…
Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday called for observing a 15-minute blackout to protest the “unilateral” abrogation of Article 370, which provided a special status to Jammu and Kashmir, by the Centre in 2019. “August 4, 2019, we were silenced. On August 5, our voice, our rights, and our Constitution were taken away without…
Bhubaneshwar: The opposition BJD and Congress hit the streets on Monday over women’s safety in the state and decided to intensify their agitation over the issue. The development came after the burial of the 15-year-old Puri girl who died of burn injuries, and the arrest of two ABVP activists in the Balasore woman’s college student…
Blazing forth with the splendor of blessings divine, bearing the pride of Brahma’s boons, the mighty Athikaya—colossal in frame, unmatched in force—rose like a wrathful comet over the fields of battle. Oft had he heard of his noble uncles and brave cousins fallen by the hands of Rama’s hosts; his heart, thus vexed with fury,…
The Veerapandi Gowmariamman Temple is situated in the scenic Veerapandi village, approximately 8 km from Theni town in Tamil Nadu. The temple lies on the banks of the Vaigai River, surrounded by lush green paddy fields and the foothills of the Western Ghats. This is one of the most visited temples in the Theni district,…
London: After the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series against India ended in a 2-2 draw, England head coach Brendon McCullum called it the best five-match Test series he has ever been involved in and seen in his cricketing journey. “That is the best five-match Test series I have ever been a part of and witnessed. It just…
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday said he would “substantially” raise tariffs on Indian exports to the United States, citing India’s continued purchase of Russian oil and alleged reselling of it at a profit on the global market. In a post on social media, Trump accused India of making big gains from discounted Russian…
