Girja Shankar Dixit Mohammad Nissar, born on August 1, 1910, in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, British India, stands as a towering figure in the early history of Indian cricket. Revered as India’s first genuine fast bowler and arguably the fastest the subcontinent has ever produced, Nissar’s fiery pace and imposing physique left an indelible mark on the…
One would assume that sheer pace is the ultimate weapon in a format dominated by power-hitters, high strike rates, and fast-paced drama. Yet, time and again, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has flipped that script, with leg-spinners emerging not just as containment options but as genuine match-winners. Their ability to disrupt rhythm, deceive with flight,…
Angada and his valiant warriors, their spirits wavering, found themselves ensnared by doubt, their conduct momentarily unbefitting the stature of the bold and valorous. In a fleeting lapse of resolve, they surrendered to despondency, their minds clouded by speculation. Seeking fortitude, they longed to hear the tale of Sampathi, hoping to glean from it some…
Azhagiyasingar Temple, also known as the Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, is a revered Hindu shrine located in Thiruvali, a village in the Mayiladuthurai district of Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Narasimha avatar and his consort Lakshmi (worshipped here as Purnavalli), this temple holds significant religious importance. The temple showcases traditional Dravidian architecture. It…
Dubai: Militants opened fire on a group of tourists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Tuesday, killing at least one and injuring at least 20 others. The attack—believed to have been carried out by two to three militants at Baisaran, a scenic but remote meadow near Pahalgam—has drawn nationwide outrage and sharp condemnation from top…
Mumbai: India is poised to benefit from supply chain realignments, diversified FDI sources, and engagement with global investors seeking resilience and scale, given its already established trade linkages, said the RBI’s April bulletin. Moreover, India’s consistent strength in services exports and remittance inflows continues to provide a vital buffer for the current account, said an…
Jammu/Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday condemned the terror attack in the tourist resort of Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. Terrorists struck the prime tourist location of Pahalgham on Tuesday, killing multiple people and injuring at least 20, officials said. “I strongly…
New Delhi: Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Virendra Kumar on Tuesday reiterated the government’s commitment to inclusive growth and social equity, calling for a unified, technology-enabled approach to empower the marginalised and realise the vision of Viksit Bharat. Delivering the keynote address at the Samajik Nyaya Par Charcha – 2025, organised by the ministry…
Mumbai: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday hit back at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her refusal to implement the Waqf (Amendment) Act, stating that under a federal structure, a state cannot block a law passed by Parliament. Rijiju said some misguided Muslims and politicians engaged in vote bank appeasement are opposing the…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear next week a plea flagging BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s recent criticism of the apex court and Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna. The matter was mentioned for urgent listing before a bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih. The counsel told the…
