Norman Brookes stands as a towering figure in the annals of Australian sporting history, not merely as a tennis champion but as a visionary who helped establish the nation’s enduring tennis legacy. Born on November 14, 1877, in Melbourne, Victoria, Norman Everard Brookes would become the first non-British player to win the Wimbledon men’s singles…
Teaching has long been regarded as a noble profession—one that shapes not just the careers, but the very character of future generations. To honour the invaluable contributions of teachers to education and society, Teachers’ Day is celebrated across the world on different dates. In India, Teachers’ Day is observed every year on 5th September, commemorating…
Dronacharya, after bestowing upon Arjuna the supreme Brahmasironamakastra, enriched him with divine grace and mortal strength. As a preceptor, he laid down solemn injunctions, commanding his disciple never to use that weapon against mankind. If unleashed upon lesser beings, it would consume the world in flames; if directed against a foe deemed dangerous, it would…
Kathirvel Swamy Murugan Temple is situated in Kathirkamam, a well-known locality in Puducherry.The main deity of the temple is Lord Murugan, worshipped here as Kathirvel Swamy or Subramaniar. The name “Kathirvel” comes from the radiant spear (Vel) of Lord Murugan, which symbolizes wisdom and divine power. Devotees believe that worshipping him removes obstacles and grants…
Ahmedabad: West Indies cricketers want to make a name and a living playing cricket, but the Caribbean’s prolonged struggle with finances is affecting their progress, skipper Roston Chase said here on Saturday after losing the first Test against India by an innings and 140 runs. The West Indies side cut a sorry figure posting 162…
Nagpur: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday called for upgradation of technology and rules as per global standards in the aviation sector, including the field of Air Traffic Control. He was speaking at the inauguration of the 3-day annual event on civil aviation organised by the Air Traffic Controllers Guild of India here. The aviation…
Patna: Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Saturday alleged that the NDA government, which was formed through “vote chori” is also a “zameen chor (land grabber)” in Bihar. He was referring to the NDA government at the Centre providing more than 1000 acres of land to the Adani Group, allegedly at a “throwaway price” for setting…
Belagavi (Karnataka): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday accused the BJP of being restless over the Congress government’s ‘five guarantee schemes’ and of trying to mislead people with false charges. He was replying to the allegations raised by some BJP leaders that the state government might be using the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), due…
Ahmedabad: Spin-bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja continues to be part of India’s ODI plans even though he has not been included in the squad for the upcoming tour of Australia, selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar said on Saturday. Jadeja, who hit the winning runs of India’s win in the Champions Trophy final earlier this year, was…
Ahmedabad: In a significant transition move, the Indian selectors on Saturday removed Rohit Sharma from ODI captaincy and expectedly handed over the reins to young Shubman Gill, keeping the 2027 World Cup in mind. Rohit is the only skipper apart from Mahendra Singh Dhoni who led India to three ICC white ball finals, winning the…
