Kansas City, Missouri: Argentina advanced to the World Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland after extra time on Saturday, surviving a third consecutive dramatic knockout match and keeping alive their bid to win back-to-back titles. Alexis Mac Allister had opened the scoring in the 10th minute, heading in a Lionel Messi corner, but…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the passing away of veteran playback singer S Janaki, and said her songs gave voice to every emotion with unparalleled grace as well as versatility. Janaki died at a private hospital in Mysuru on Saturday due to age-related ailments. She was 88. “The passing of the…
Online Sports Desk England outlasted Norway for a 2-1 extra-time win in the World Cup quarterfinals, advancing to the tournament’s final four for the second time in three tries. Jude Bellingham scored the winner early in the extra period, his second goal of the match and sixth of the tournament, having also netted two in…
Dubai: The International Cricket Council on Saturday inducted former Indian men’s and women’s skipper Sourav Ganguly and Anjum Chopra into its prestigious Hall of Fame. Former England captain Kevin Pietersen also joined his Indian counterparts in the coveted list during a glittering ceremony in Edinburgh. “I am delighted to welcome the latest inductees into the…
Mysuru: Veteran playback singer S Janaki died at a private hospital here on Saturday due to age-related ailments, family sources said. She was 88 years old. According to sources, she developed breathing issues last night and was subsequently admitted to the hospital. According to sources, she developed breathing issues last night and was subsequently admitted…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said she was saddened due to the loss of lives in a boat accident in Vietnam and offered deep condolences to the grieving families. Fifteen Indian tourists were killed in the accident on Saturday. The speedboat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members. It capsized about…
Politics often thrives on selective memory. What is defended in government is frequently denounced in opposition. Few issues illustrate this contradiction better than the recent debate over ethanol-blended fuel and the broader criticism directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s development agenda. Two videos circulated widely on social media this week prompted this reflection. One features…
Antibiotics have transformed modern medicine. Diseases that once claimed countless lives became treatable after their discovery. Today, complex surgeries, cancer treatment, organ transplantation, and intensive care are possible largely because effective antibiotics can prevent and treat bacterial infections. Yet, one of the greatest threats to these life-saving medicines is not the lack of newer drugs….
Ramu Chilimella Vedic philosophy teaches that we are not just the body—we are the Soul (Ātman). While our body is new, the soul is eternal. It carries the impressions (samskaras) of our past actions, experiences, and learning. These impressions influence how we think, feel, act, and respond to life’s situations. This is the essence of…
Kathopanishad: Conversation between Lord Yama and Nachiketa For fear of Him the fire burns; for fear of Him shines the Sun; for fear of Him do Indra, Vayu and Death, the fifth, proceed (with their respective functions). Fire, Sun, Indra, Vayu, Death: these five go about doing their respective function because of fear of Him…
