As the countdown begins for the much-publicised TG20 auction at Ramoji Film City, one thing is becoming abundantly clear: while the auctioneer may be ready with the gavel, the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) appears content sitting on its hands. For weeks now, the Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) has been firing allegations with the enthusiasm of…
Retirement is supposed to be the reward for decades of hard work. It is meant to provide financial security, peace of mind and the freedom to enjoy life without the pressures of earning a monthly income. Yet, for thousands of retirees across India, retirement has become a period of anxiety, uncertainty and, in many cases,…
Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s yoga guru H R Nagendra will lead the International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations at the iconic Times Square in New York on June 21. Ahead of the IDY celebrations, Nagendra will also inaugurate a special Yoga and wellness retreat at Monticello, New York, from June 12 to 14. The…
Daman: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the 7.7 per cent GDP growth for fiscal 2025-26 shows the foundation of India’s economy was strong, and the country can manage itself amidst the ongoing global turmoil with the collective effort of its 140 crore citizens. He maintained that India is the fastest-growing major economy in…
Surat/Daman: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said “immense public anger” forced the Congress to change its CM in Karnataka and accused the party of spreading chaos and uncertainty in the last 12 years and seeking political and electoral opportunities in them. Speaking separately, Modi, who visited Surat in Gujarat and Daman, said the 7.7…
MS Shanker The departure of K. Annamalai from the Tamil Nadu BJP has triggered intense speculation about his future political course. While the separation between the party and the present state chief appears cordial, the larger question remains: has Annamalai become overconfident about his political prospects, or is he positioning himself for a bigger role…
The word “friendship” has perhaps never been used more loosely in international diplomacy than it has been by US President Donald Trump. If one were to judge by Trump’s public statements, almost every world leader is his “good friend,” “great friend,” or “true friend.” Yet when one examines his actions rather than his rhetoric, a…
Democracy in India is deeply rooted not only in Parliament, the Legislative Assembly, and larger political forums, but also in the local institutions of villages, towns, and cities. Panchayats and municipal bodies are the smallest but most vibrant units of democracy, where the public participates in governance through their direct representatives. To increase women’s participation…
A massive fire broke out in a hotel in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, on June 3, 2026, shocking the entire nation. The tragic incident, which claimed the lives of twenty-one people and injured many more, stunned not only the capital but the entire nation. People were seen jumping from high-rise buildings to escape the flames. The…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao In the sacred cadence of the Antyeṣṭi and Triṣṭubh metres of the Rigveda, the sage Puruchhepa raises a solemn and elevated invocation to Rudra and the twin cosmic sovereigns Mitra and Varuna. These ancient deities, radiant and eternal, are celebrated as the upholders of ṛta—the cosmic order—and as the benevolent bestowers of…
