New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading home on Tuesday night from Jeddah as he has decided to cut short his visit to Saudi Arabia in view of the terror attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam that killed 26 people, official sources said. PM Modi skipped the official dinner hosted by Saudi Arabia and has decided…
Pahalgam (J-K): Terrorists opened fire at a famed meadow near Kashmir’s Pahalgam town on Tuesday afternoon, killing 26 people, mostly tourists, in what is the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019. The 26 dead included two foreigners – from UAE and Nepal – and two locals, a high ranking official…
The Pahalgam attack is not just a security lapse—it’s a national insult. And India must hit back, hard. Even if it means breaching ceasefire lines. Another set of bloodied pilgrims. Another cycle of condemnation. The same tired playbook. 28 tourists killed, many injured—at a site meant to symbolize devotion and peace. Victims of yet another…
Vox populi, vox Dei, meaning the voice of the people is the voice of God, is a Latin phrase that tells us that the real power lies with the people in a constitutional democracy where the rule of law prevails. Today, we are witnessing a tug-of-war between the three pillars of democracy – the legislature,…
Girja Shankar Dixit Mohammad Nissar, born on August 1, 1910, in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, British India, stands as a towering figure in the early history of Indian cricket. Revered as India’s first genuine fast bowler and arguably the fastest the subcontinent has ever produced, Nissar’s fiery pace and imposing physique left an indelible mark on the…
One would assume that sheer pace is the ultimate weapon in a format dominated by power-hitters, high strike rates, and fast-paced drama. Yet, time and again, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has flipped that script, with leg-spinners emerging not just as containment options but as genuine match-winners. Their ability to disrupt rhythm, deceive with flight,…
Every year, thousands of acres of crops are burnt to ashes in fire, affecting the hard work, hopes, and lives of farmers. The main causes of fire include poor power supply, human negligence, mutual enmity, and climatic reasons. Government compensation schemes and crop insurance processes are so complex and insensitive that the affected farmer does…
Education or predator trap? Why couldn’t we teach educated girls to be safe? Ajmer’s students were educated, but they were unaware of social silences and digital dangers. We have to accept that education should not just teach degrees; it should also teach security. And upbringing should not be just to make obedient but to make…
Angada and his valiant warriors, their spirits wavering, found themselves ensnared by doubt, their conduct momentarily unbefitting the stature of the bold and valorous. In a fleeting lapse of resolve, they surrendered to despondency, their minds clouded by speculation. Seeking fortitude, they longed to hear the tale of Sampathi, hoping to glean from it some…
Azhagiyasingar Temple, also known as the Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, is a revered Hindu shrine located in Thiruvali, a village in the Mayiladuthurai district of Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Narasimha avatar and his consort Lakshmi (worshipped here as Purnavalli), this temple holds significant religious importance. The temple showcases traditional Dravidian architecture. It…
