The cricketing world was stunned by Ravichandran Ashwin’s sudden retirement announcement following the rain-curtailed third Test in Brisbane against Australia. Ashwin, a maestro of the carrom ball and one of India’s most prolific spinners, leaves a void that has sparked debates among fans and veterans alike. The timing of his decision drew sharp criticism, notably…
India, the world’s third-largest energy consumer, has traditionally been dependent on imports to meet its vast energy needs. However, a mix of strategic initiatives, renewable energy investments, and technological advances are positioning India to transition from a major energy importer to a potential global supplier. India’s renewable energy capacity has grown exponentially. As of 2023,…
The missing Nehru letters from the Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library (PMML) have ignited a storm of controversy, once again putting the Congress party and its dynastic leadership under scrutiny. The BJP, led by Sambit Patra, has raised serious questions about the removal of these historical documents, and the subsequent lack of transparency in their…
Mani Shankar Aiyar, the Congress party’s elder statesman and intellectual, has thrown a grenade into the already smoldering ruins of the party’s legacy with his revelations in A Maverick in Politics. Aiyar’s critique of Sonia Gandhi’s decision to retain Dr. Manmohan Singh as Prime Minister in UPA-II instead of elevating Pranab Mukherjee is not just a…
The arrest of Telugu film star Allu Arjun has ignited a political firestorm, with Opposition parties like the BJP, BRS, and YSRCP accusing the Congress-led Telangana government of abusing its power. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s administration faces criticism for what detractors call an “illegal arrest,” even as the Nampally court remanded the actor to…
The Supreme Court’s decision to restrain courts from passing interim or final orders on lawsuits challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, is a necessary intervention in a highly sensitive and complex matter. This direction provides a crucial pause, ensuring that legal processes are not undermined by piecemeal orders in various courts, particularly…
The Indian women’s cricket team’s disheartening 0-3 loss to Australia in the latest ODI series has left fans and analysts questioning the team’s direction. This one-sided contest exposed glaring weaknesses that cannot be overlooked if India wishes to compete on the world stage. Australia has long been a cricketing powerhouse, but India’s inability to even…
The Indian aviation industry is rapidly becoming one of the most dynamic sectors in the global market, earning praise from industry leaders like Willie Walsh, the Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Walsh recently underscored India’s meteoric growth, suggesting it as a prime destination for aspiring pilots, given the vast expansion plans…
The resurgence of Hinduphobia in Jammu and Kashmir signals a troubling pattern of divisive rhetoric targeting the minority Hindu community in the state. Following DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin’s controversial comments, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter, Iltija Mufti, has now likened Hinduism to a disease. In a startling post on X (formerly Twitter), she claimed even…
The revival of farmer protests, led by a breakaway faction of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), demands urgent introspection. Chief among their demands is a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) on all 23 crops under the purview of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). While support for farmers is vital, this…
