Special Correspondent Even as the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) may argue that there is no immediate urgency to constitute its Women’s Cricket Selection Committee because the domestic women’s season begins only around October, the delay has begun raising uncomfortable questions among women cricketers and former players alike. Their concern is not merely about timing but…
Temple freedom must mean accountability too The battle for Hindu temples should not end with freeing them from government control. It should begin with ensuring every rupee offered by devotees is beyond suspicion. For decades, one of the most contentious debates in Bharat’s constitutional and religious landscape has revolved around a simple but uncomfortable question:…
“Doctor, I think I am getting old. “The gentleman sitting in front of me in my consultation chamber said it. “I become breathless after climbing one flight of stairs nowadays. Earlier, I could climb three floors without stopping. I suppose this is simply part of aging. “His wife disagreed immediately about who came with him….
There is a lot of talk about E20, E85, and E100 fuels for vehicles in Bharat after Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, recently announced that India has given legal recognition to 100% ethanol fuel to reduce dependency on imported fossil fuel and shift towards alternate clean energy sources to protect our…
This is an article series. Please read all previous articles before reading this article. The URLs for all previous articles are located in the SPECIAL THOUGHTS section. I have to apologize for inadvertently conveying some incorrect information. In the past, when elaborating on Devata-s in level 7 and level 5, I had conveyed that there…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao In the solemn cadence of the Rigveda, shaped in the dignified rhythm of Trishtubh meter, the sage Agastya raises his luminous voice toward Indra and the radiant hosts of the Maruts. The invocation unfolds as both reverence and aspiration, where the human spirit seeks alignment with cosmic forces. Indra, the protector in…
The king of Trigartha, Susharma, infused his forces with renewed enthusiasm, and a marked preparedness arose among the ranks. In due course, the formidable Narayani army of Krishna, which had earlier been granted to Duryodhana in fulfillment of a solemn promise, was invoked to stand on the side of the Kauravas. Conches, kettle drums, tabors,…
Sri Suryanarayan Temple stands amidst the vibrant heritage quarter of Raopura in Vadodara. Revered as one of the city’s oldest temples dedicated to the Sun God. The temple attracts devotees seeking good health, prosperity, and relief from planetary afflictions. The temple was constructed around 1798–1803 CE, making it more than 220 years old. It was…
Panjim (Goa): India finished the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship with three silver and one bronze medal, while Hong Kong China, Indonesia, China, and Australia clinched the gold medals across the four team categories here on Saturday. India settled for a silver and a bronze in team events, while claiming two more silvers in pair…
New Delhi: Strong tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR and Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday evening as a 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Afghanistan. The tremors sparked panic among residents of the Valley, but there are no reports of loss of life or damage to property so far, officials said. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS),…
