Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has welcomed the launch of the next-generation GST reforms by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the initiative would strengthen India’s journey towards an Atmanirbhar Bharat 2.0. In a post on X on Sunday, Sawant said the prime minister had urged states to strengthen the ecosystem for micro, small and…
Itanagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled infrastructure projects worth Rs 5,125.37 crore in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday. From a function at the Indira Gandhi Park in Itanagar, he virtually laid the foundation stones for two major hydropower projects in Shi Yomi district, and a convention centre in Tawang. The Tato-I project, with a capacity of…
As a former Ranji player, I’ve seen my fair share of tense dressing rooms and collapsing batting orders. But trust me, nothing compares to the adrenaline of an India–Pakistan match. It is not just cricket; it is combat minus the missiles. And on this front too, as on the borders, India has shown that intent…
Dubai: Having crushed Pakistan with consummate ease in the Asia Cup Super 4 match here, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Sunday urged everyone to stop calling the contests between the two nations a meaningful “rivalry.” India and Pakistan have faced each other 15 times in T20Is, with the reigning world champions winning 12 of those…
Dubai: India opener Abhishek Sharma said he did not like the needless belligerence of Pakistan players in their Asia Cup Super 4 match on Sunday, and an ultra-aggressive batting approach was the best possible way to reply to an in-the-face opposition. Abhishek slammed a 39-ball 74 and shared a 105-run opening wicket stance with Shubman…
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said the GST reforms will strengthen the national economy and provide relief from inflation. Gupta, who is set to participate in the ‘GST Savings Festival’ at Totaram Market in Tri Nagar on Monday afternoon, said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative to simplify the tax system…
Dubai: Opener Abhishek Sharma struck a brilliant half-ton and shared a century partnership with Shubman Gill as India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in their Asia Cup Super 4s match here on Sunday. Chasing 172 for a win, Sharma smashed 74 off 39 balls, studded with six boundaries and five maximums, and shared a 105-run…
For too long, I have watched Telangana’s cricketing talent being caged—not because our youngsters lacked ability, but because the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) monopolized access to coaching, selection, and development. Cricket in Hyderabad once thrived like a religion, but beyond the city limits, deserving boys were denied even a fair chance. This exclusion was never…
In the evening of his reign, when the burden of kingship was laid aside, Yayāti retired into the forest. Sustained at first by fruits and roots, he gave himself wholly to austerity. In time he cast away even that gentle diet, living only upon water, and for thirty years continued in unbroken penance. Later still,…
Om Devi Shailaputriai Namah॥ ॥ Vande Vanchhitalabhaya Chandrardhakritashekharam। Vrisharudham Shuladharam Shailaputrim Yashasvinim॥ Shailaputri (lit. daughter of the mountains) is a manifestation of the Hindu goddess Durga and is the first of the Navadurga, venerated on the first day of Navaratri. She is also known as Sati, Bhavani, Parvati, or Hemavati. Mother Shailaputri is the absolute…
