The Opposition has every constitutional right to question the government, scrutinise institutions and protest against policies it disagrees with. But there is a line between legitimate opposition and repeatedly casting constitutional institutions in a political light without establishing the charge. The Election Commission of India cannot become the latest casualty of this politics. With the…
There are many ways to question an election. One can examine voter turnout, constituency-wise results, polling patterns, counting procedures, electoral rolls or the conduct of the Election Commission. Or, apparently, one can simply look at the calendar – preferably after checking the dates. A graphic doing the rounds carries a claim attributed to ‘Cockroach’ Abhijit…
New Delhi: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has sounded the alarm over Hardik Pandya’s recurring injuries, saying his latest setback could make it difficult for the Indian team management and selectors to have confidence in his availability. Pandya is currently out of India’s home series against the West Indies, which includes three ODIs and five…
New Delhi: Former India captain Ravi Shastri has fumed at the continual discussion surrounding Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma over their participation in the 2027 World Cup, such as whether they can go the distance. Former India coach Shastri also appears to be taking a dig at chief selector Ajit Agarkar, whose stint is ending early…
Thiruvananthapuram: Virat Kohli scored his 55th ODI century, and Shubman Gill made 110 as India crushed the West Indies by eight wickets in the first match to take a 1-0 lead here on Sunday. Kohli completed his 15,000 ODI runs during his record-extending century and remained unbeaten on 139 off only 88 balls (10 fours,…
New Delhi: Bank unions on Sunday deferred their three-day nationwide strike following assurance from the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) on their demands, including a five-day work week. The strike call beginning Monday was given by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), which coincides with half-yearly closing. With the postponement of the strike, banks would…
For generations, Indian traditions such as homas and yajnas have often been dismissed in some quarters as superstition, blind faith or meaningless ritual. But what happens when something embedded in an ancient tradition is subjected to a scientific experiment and produces a measurable result? That is precisely where the conversation about havan smoke becomes interesting….
Srujana Pydi For most magicians, the stage is a place of wonder, applause and entertainment. For Kala Ratna and Hamsa Awardee V. Madhava Rao, however, the stage has a far deeper purpose. For more than three decades, he has taken the art of magic beyond conventional entertainment, using it as a medium to educate, inform…
Children are a face of God. When they are young, they play with innocence, freedom and a remarkable ability to perform without carrying the burden of expectations. In cricket, particularly at the junior level, that performance should matter far more than the labels we attach to a youngster. We often hear that a particular boy…
There is a fashionable argument in Bharat today that China is “far ahead” of us and that catching up with it may take decades. The first part is partly true; the second is largely a matter of perception. China is ahead of Bharat in manufacturing scale, infrastructure, urbanisation, exports, high-speed rail, shipbuilding and several strategic…
