Thiruvananthapuram: Virat Kohli scored his 55th ODI century, and Shubman Gill made 110 as India crushed the West Indies by eight wickets in the first match to take a 1-0 lead here on Sunday. Kohli completed his 15,000 ODI runs during his record-extending century and remained unbeaten on 139 off only 88 balls (10 fours,…
New Delhi: Bank unions on Sunday deferred their three-day nationwide strike following assurance from the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) on their demands, including a five-day work week. The strike call beginning Monday was given by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), which coincides with half-yearly closing. With the postponement of the strike, banks would…
For generations, Indian traditions such as homas and yajnas have often been dismissed in some quarters as superstition, blind faith or meaningless ritual. But what happens when something embedded in an ancient tradition is subjected to a scientific experiment and produces a measurable result? That is precisely where the conversation about havan smoke becomes interesting….
Srujana Pydi For most magicians, the stage is a place of wonder, applause and entertainment. For Kala Ratna and Hamsa Awardee V. Madhava Rao, however, the stage has a far deeper purpose. For more than three decades, he has taken the art of magic beyond conventional entertainment, using it as a medium to educate, inform…
Children are a face of God. When they are young, they play with innocence, freedom and a remarkable ability to perform without carrying the burden of expectations. In cricket, particularly at the junior level, that performance should matter far more than the labels we attach to a youngster. We often hear that a particular boy…
Lakshmanrao Upadhyayula The sage Vishwamitra, chanting in the luminous Gayatri Chandas of the Rigvedic hymns, raises his voice in reverence toward Indra, the mighty guardian of cosmic order and the benefactor of noble aspirations. With deep devotion, he beholds the divine horses yoked to Indra’s celestial chariot, eager to carry their lord toward the sacred…
The battlefield had become a blazing altar where courage alone was worthy of worship. While the blind king Dhritarashtra listened with an anxious heart, Karna stood like an unconquerable mountain amidst the roaring conflict. Engaged in fierce combat with Satyaki, Karna pressed forward relentlessly toward Dhrishtadyumna. Satyaki pursued him closely, covering the skies with ceaseless…
Mahakal Temple, also known as Mahakaal Mandir, stands on Observatory Hill near Chowrasta in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Situated at an elevation of about 2,134 metres, the shrine is one of the most distinctive sacred places in Darjeeling. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva as Mahakal, while the hill around it also preserves a strong…
New Delhi: India will face Afghanistan in the second quarterfinal of the men’s cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games on Monday (September 28). For the match scheduled to take place at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Jasprit Bumrah is all set to return to India’s playing XI. Bumrah played all three T20Is for India…
New Delhi: While Virender Sehwag has established himself as one of India’s greatest-ever openers, his son Aaryavir is rising through the ranks in Indian cricket. Aaryavir recently made his debut for India U19, shining in their 3-0 one-day series win over Australia U19. He made 109 runs in three games, providing fiery starts like his father…
