New Delhi: In a major thaw in their frosty ties, India and China on Tuesday unveiled a series of measures for a “stable, cooperative and forward-looking” relationship that included jointly maintaining peace along the frontier, reopening border trade, promoting investment flows, and resuming direct flight connectivity at the earliest. The announcements aimed at realising the…
There is a limit to how far political desperation can be dressed up as intellectual credibility. The Congress party, battered by successive electoral defeats and staring at another drubbing, has now latched on to dubious data from psephologist Sanjay Kumar, Co-Director of Lokniti-CSDS, to manufacture a fake scandal against the Election Commission of India (ECI)….
Year after year, the monsoon arrives as though it were an unexpected guest. Year after year, governments—state and civic alike—act surprised. And year after year, citizens drown in the same cycle of chaos, filth, and misery. If there is one thing that the recent spell of heavy rains has once again exposed, it is not…
The Indian selectors have announced the squad for next month’s T20 Asia Cup, but the tournament itself remains under a cloud. After the barbaric Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 innocent tourists at the hands of Pakistan-backed militants, there is growing public outrage demanding that India reconsider playing with Pakistan. The government has yet to…
Husband’s deliberate incompetence in household chores: The crisis of changing relationships Marriage is not just about living together; it is a partnership of equals. Household chores are as important as jobs or businesses. Deliberate incompetence ruins relationships. Sharing responsibilities equally is the foundation of a happy family. Modern marriage will last only if there is…
The murmurs stir in the shadowed hollows of Lanka. “’Tis the demoness, Surpanakha,” the whispers say, “She who sowed the seed of ruin.” By her goading, Ravana stirred enmity with Rama—and thus summoned the destruction of his house. The valour of Rama is sung in many tongues; yet our king, unprovoked, dared awaken his wrath….
Abhaya Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, also known as Sri Vajrakshetra, is situated in Thyagarajanagar, Bengaluru.The temple is believed to be approximately 80 years old, having been built in the mid-20th century. Over the decades, it has grown into a popular place of worship. Residents consider the temple a guardian of the locality, believing that Lord Narasimha’s…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked what is wrong if the president herself seeks views through a presidential reference on whether fixed timelines can be imposed on governors and the president for acting on bills passed by state legislatures. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai…
Mumbai: Shubman Gill’s return to India’s T20 squad, that too as vice-captain, has sent a clear message to current leader Suryakumar Yadav. The much younger Gill, who exceeded expectations in his debut series as Test captain, will eventually take over from Suryakumar, but that transition could take place sooner if the latter has another middling…
New Delhi: Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Tuesday expressed disappointment over Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion from the Asia Cup squad, terming it “sad” and “unfair” while also questioning the logic behind leaving out opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. The BCCI has named a 15-member India squad for the continental tournament beginning September 9 in the UAE. “Selection…
