New Delhi: Fifty-one political leaders, parliamentarians, and former ministers cutting across party lines will be part of the seven delegations travelling to world capitals to put across India’s resolve to tackle terrorism against the backdrop of Operation Sindoor. The delegations led by Baijayant Panda, Ravi Shankar Prasad (both BJP), Sanjay Kumar Jha (JDU), Shrikant Shinde…
New Delhi: Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh, along with his family, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, officials said. During the meeting, the prime minister unveiled the first copy of ‘Yuvagalam’, a coffee-table book chronicling Lokesh’s 3,132-km padayatra across Andhra Pradesh ahead of the 2024 Assembly elections, an official statement said. Modi signed…
Milking the Game: How Greed and Nepotism Broke HCA M.S. Shanker When I began this series — “Who Ruined Hyderabad Cricket” — my aim wasn’t merely to assign blame. It was to chronicle the slow disintegration of a once-proud cricketing culture. After six damning episodes, I took a breather to pursue a more constructive path…
Paolo Rossi: Italy’s World Cup Hero and Football Legend Paolo Rossi was born on September 23, 1956, in Prato, Tuscany. From a young age, his passion for football was undeniable. At just 12 years old, he joined the Juventus youth academy. However, his early professional years were hampered by injuries, and he struggled to break…
Undermined India’s National Interest for Pakistan: Gandhi’s Unilateral Affection for Pakistan Misplaced? Dr. Buragadda Srinadh Gandhi stood for peace, justice, and communal harmony. But when it came to his actions during and after Partition, a hard question emerges: Was his affection for Pakistan and Muslims one-sided, and ultimately harmful to India’s interests? He consistently reached…
The mighty son of Vayu, Hanuman, concealed amidst the verdant foliage of the Ashoka grove, beheld with keen eyes the sorrowful scene before him. The fair Sita, surrounded by grim-visaged demonesses, sat in sorrow, while the stillness of night waned into the first whispers of dawn. Amidst the tranquil hour, known for its sacred aura,…
Murugan Temple is in Mookandapalli, a peaceful Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The temple’s main deity is Lord Murugan, also known as Subramanya or Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. He is worshipped here in a graceful standing posture holding his divine spear (Vel), symbolizing courage and righteousness. Lord Murugan is the god of…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday slammed the BJP-led Centre, alleging it halted education funds to the state for its “petty politics.” Addressing a book release event, Stalin said that since Tamil Nadu has not agreed to the 3-language policy, the Centre has not released Rs 2,152 crore. “BJP-led Centre has…
Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday promised to fulfil free bus travel for women from Independence Day. Addressing a public meeting at Nandyal Checkpost in Kurnool district, the chief minister reiterated several promises such as free bus travel to women, ‘Annadata Sukhibhava’, and ‘Talliki Vandanam’ to fulfil them “soon”….
Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh): Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer on Saturday said that the TDP-led NDA government’s plans to set up a ‘Quantum Valley’ will position the state as a leading centre of quantum technology research and development in India. Addressing a convocation at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU)-Anantapur, the governor also noted the concept…
