Every election cycle produces two results: one declared by the voters, and another manufactured by the perpetually disgruntled. The 2024 Andhra Pradesh verdict—an emphatic 164 out of 175 seats for the ruling alliance—has now been subjected to what can only be described as statistical theatre, staged by a familiar ecosystem of suspicious media houses and…
Pallekele (Sri Lanka): Admitting it got “a bit nervy” towards the end, England skipper Harry Brook said he was hoping it would not turn into “another Oval” moment as his side edged past Pakistan to seal a semifinal berth in the T20 World Cup here on Tuesday. Brook led from the front with a sublime…
New Delhi: India and Israel on Tuesday reaffirmed their policy of “zero tolerance” towards terrorism as they vowed to strengthen bilateral cooperation to combat the menace, including through information sharing. The two sides deliberated extensively on effectively combating the challenge of terrorism at a meeting of their joint working group on counter-terrorism held in New…
United Nations: India on Tuesday abstained in the UN General Assembly on a draft resolution that called for an immediate, full and unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. The draft resolution, ‘Support for lasting peace in Ukraine,’ coming on the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of its neighbour, was adopted by the 193-member UN…
New Delhi: Asserting that safety lapses cannot be simply blamed on pilots, aviation watchdog DGCA on Tuesday announced a raft of strict measures for non-scheduled operators, including intensive audits and a safety ranking mechanism, amid safety concerns raised in the wake of recent aircraft accidents. After a special audit found various lapses, the regulator has…
India has never lacked for faith. What it increasingly lacks is accountability from those who monetize it. The latest controversy surrounding Avimukteshwaranand is not an isolated embarrassment—it is part of a recurring pattern. A self-styled spiritual authority lays claim to exalted lineage, courts attention through provocative declarations, faces allegations or scrutiny, and then—almost on cue—discovers…
By Vinay Rao A Satirical View As the IPL circus rolls into Hyderabad, fans are busy debating strike rates, death bowling, and playoff chances. Meanwhile, seasoned watchers of cricket administration know that the most competitive tournament in town doesn’t always involve bat and ball. Welcome to the annual Hyderabad Premier League of Opportunities—a fast-paced event…
Semiconductor Collaboration and Changing Global Strategy The recent agreement between India and the United States on semiconductor and advanced technology cooperation is not just a bilateral agreement but a decisive step towards a changing global balance of power, technological dominance, and economic security. Just as oil was considered the most strategic commodity in the twentieth…
For decades, we have treated Artificial Intelligence like a gathering storm—something to brace against, fear, or exploit. But as AI moves from our screens into our homes, our schools, and even our identities, the “Wild West” era of unchecked development must end. If technology is to be truly intelligent, it must first be human-centric. Here…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao The Veda is not a mere collection of hymns, nor a doctrine framed by human intellect; it is the radiant manifestation of divine grace, bestowed upon the universe through the lineage of sages. It arose not as an invention, but as a revelation — heard in the stillness of illumined consciousness and…
