New Delhi: Veteran scientist Rajagopala Chidambaram, who played a key role in the nuclear tests of 1975 and 1998, died on Saturday, an official of the Department of Atomic Energy said. He was 88. Chidambaram, who was also associated with the nuclear weapons programme, breathed his last at Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai at 3.20 am,…
Sydney: India were dealt a telling blow as skipper and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah on Saturday left the stadium for precautionary scans as he felt some discomfort after bowling one over in the post-lunch session of the second day of the fifth Test here. Virat Kohli is currently leading the side in his absence. Visuals…
MS Shanker Amid swirling speculations and a sea of criticism, Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has emphatically quashed any talk of retirement. In an explosive interview during the fifth Test in Sydney—where he chose to sit out—Rohit broke his silence and made it clear: he’s here to stay. “I’m a sensible and mature person who…
Hyderabad: BJP MLA in Telangana Raja Singh on Friday urged Ayyappa devotees visiting Sabarimala in Kerala not to go to any mosques during their pilgrimage. Singh told reporters here that the devotees must strictly follow the rules of ‘Ayyappa deeksha’ and they would become impure if they go to the mosque (Vavar). The Goshamahal MLA…
New Delhi: The Maldives is a “very concrete” expression of India’s neighbourhood first policy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, pledging New Delhi’s support the Indian Ocean archipelago as its economy is reeling under some stress. In his opening remarks at the meeting with Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel, Jaishankar noted finalisation of a framework…
Prayagraj (UP): The Allahabad High Court on Friday refused to quash an FIR lodged against Samajwadi Party (SP) MP from Sambhal Zia-Ur-Rehman Barq for allegedly delivering a provocative speech that led to violence in the Uttar Pradesh district recently. However, the court made it clear that as the alleged offenses attract a maximum punishment of…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a scathing attack on AAP, calling it an “aapda” (disaster) that has gripped Delhi for the past 10 years, prompting its chief Arvind Kejriwal to return the barb by claiming that the BJP is facing the real “aapda” as it “lacks” a CM face and issues…
Goda’s Tamil Pashuram 16 Naayaganaininra Nandagopanudaya Koil Kaappaane! Kodi Thonrum Thorana Vaayilkaappaane! Mani-k-kadavamthal Thiravaai Aayar Sirumiyaromukku Araiparai Maayan Manivannan, Nennalevaai Nerandhaan! Thooyomaai Vandhom, Thuyilezha-Ppaaduvaan Vaayal Munnam Munnam Maatraadhe Amma! Nee Neyanilai-kkadhavam Neeku-el or Empaavaai English Poem 16 The leader of the leaders, Nanda’s Palace with flags and Toranas secured by you, Open the doors…
Bharata, upon returning to Ayodhya from his grandfather’s kingdom, sought his father, King Dasharatha. To his dismay, the king was nowhere to be found. He then approached his mother, Kaikeyi, who greeted him with great joy at his arrival after such a long journey. Bharata, respectful as always, bowed to her feet, observing the desolate…
The Avarkhod Hanuman Temple, situated in the tranquil village of Avarkhod near Athani in Belgaum district, Karnataka, is a revered site dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The temple’s history dates back approximately 500 years. The uniqueness of the temple here is, that the idol of Lord Hanuman, consecrated in the temple is believed to be in…
