Hyderabad: In a landmark moment for Indian classical dance, Priyanka Josyula etched her name in history by becoming the first Singaporean to perform a full-length Rangapravesam in Kuchipudi. The debut recital, held at the CESS Auditorium in Ameerpet, Hyderabad, marked the culmination of years of rigorous training and devotion to the traditional art form. Rangapravesam—meaning…
New York/Washington: US President Donald Trump Saturday said he spoke to the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand amid escalating tensions between the two neighbours, as he recalled, yet again, the conflict between India and Pakistan that was “brought to a successful halt.” On Saturday, in a post on social media, Trump said he had spoken…
New Delhi: In a move aimed at instilling awareness of national security and strategic defence among students, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is developing a special educational module on Operation Sindoor, sources have confirmed. The module, designed to span 8 to 10 pages, will be integrated into NCERT textbooks across classes…
Manchester: Injured wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will bat on day five of the fourth Test, said India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak here on Saturday. On day two, Pant came out to bat despite a fractured right foot and went on to score a half-century. Since the injury on day one, it was made clear that Pant…
Tuticorin (Tamil Nadu): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described the recently concluded FTA between India and the UK as “historic”, and said the trade pact showed the world’s trust in the country. As regards Operation Sindoor, he said weapons manufactured under the ‘Make in India’ initiative played a great role during the cross-border military…
Peter Snell, a name synonymous with athletic excellence, remains one of New Zealand’s most celebrated sports figures. Born on December 17, 1938, in Opunake, Taranaki, Snell’s journey from a small-town boy to an international icon is a testament to his extraordinary talent and unwavering dedication. His achievements in middle-distance running have left an indelible mark…
In that hour of rising dread, the mighty form of Kumbhakarna, vast as a mountain, stirred from enchanted slumber and moved with sovereign grandeur toward the court of Ravana. His march resounded like thunder through the demon realm, and at each colossal step, hope surged in the hearts of Rakshasas, while fear seeped into the…
Marungoor (also spelled Marungur) is a scenic village situated approximately 10 km from Suchindram in the Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu. It lies close to the holy hill Maruthuvazh Malai, believed to be a part of Sanjeevani Hill from the Ramayana. The temple is dedicated to Lord Subramanya (Murugan), who appears here as a young warrior…
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha will take up on Monday a special discussion on India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ that was carried out in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam, after a weeklong virtual washout of Parliament proceedings. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs S Jaishankar are likely to participate in…
New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday described ex-vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar’s ouster as a “political exit camouflaged as a constitutional lie”, as it accused the government of indulging in “petty politics” by not admitting the Opposition’s motion against Justice Yashwant Varma in Rajya Sabha. Addressing a press conference, Congress senior spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi further alleged…
