Kolkata: Fourteen people, including one woman and two children, were killed in the massive fire that broke out at a hotel in the city’s Mechuapatti area on Tuesday night, police said. Thirteen others sustained injuries. According to a senior officer of Kolkata Police, the deceased include 11 men, of whom eight have been identified so…
Washington: US President Donald Trump has said that tariff negotiations with India are “coming along great,” and he thinks the two countries will strike a trade deal. Trump made these remarks on Tuesday while speaking to reporters outside the White House. “I think we’ll have a deal with India,” Trump said during brief remarks to…
Islamabad: Pakistan on Wednesday claimed it has “credible intelligence” that India is planning military action against it in the next 24-36 hours and warned New Delhi that there would be consequences. The statement came hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told the top defence brass that the armed forces have “complete operational freedom”…
New Delhi: Veteran off-spinner Sunil Narine snapped up three crucial wickets in the space of seven balls to help Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals by 14 runs and keep their playoff hopes alive in the IPL here on Tuesday. Sent in to bat, KKR, who came into the game with three losses in their…
Lahore: Pakistan’s incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday termed the Pahalgam terror attack “deeply disturbing and tragic” while saying that India needs to act responsibly. “Loss of human life in the Pahalgam incident is deeply disturbing and tragic. I extend my deepest condolences to the victims and their families,” Khan said on his…
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday spoke to his counterparts from seven non-permanent member nations of the UN Security Council and is understood to have apprised them of cross-border links to the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. The phone conversations came days after the UN Security Council (UNSC) issued…
At a time of heightened tension along the borders and the looming threat of cross-border terrorism, one would expect every political party to speak in one voice, or at the very least, avoid fanning division. But the Congress party, now a shadow of its former self, seems determined to sink deeper into the political muck….
U Lakshman Rao The Narasimha Avatar, the fourth incarnation of Srihari (Lord Vishnu), holds profound significance in Indian mythology and culture. This unique form—half-man, half-lion—symbolizes the deep connection between ferocity and divinity, the balance between the savage and the refined, the brute and the highest evolution. Hiranyakasipu, son of sage Kasyapa, burned with rage against…
Girja Shankar Dixit Rajinder Goel was the silent giant of Indian domestic cricket—a left-arm spinner who mesmerized batsmen for over two decades but never wore the India cap. Born on September 20, 1942, Goel etched his name into Ranji Trophy folklore with records that remain untouched. Yet, despite his unmatched numbers and relentless consistency, the…
O Parashurama, how long should we wait now? In today’s times, the teachings and ideals of Parashuram inspire us to follow the right path. His struggle, dedication to justice, and the steps taken against tyranny are still relevant today. When corruption, injustice, and inequality are increasing in society, the sharpness of Parashuram’s axe is felt….
