Why Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu must rethink Lulu Mall plans in Tirupati Brig (Retd) G.B. Reddi Andhra Pradesh is currently attracting large-scale investment. Lulu Group, a global retail giant led by Yusuff Ali, has announced plans to build a massive international-standard shopping mall and multiplex in Visakhapatnam, with hypermarkets in Vijayawada and Tirupati. These projects…
The Cancer of Corruption Spreads: Brokers, Bribes, and the Betrayal of Hyderabad’s Young Cricketers. As I continue my relentless effort to expose the rot that has hollowed out Hyderabad cricket, a particularly sordid episode last week laid bare the depth of corruption and moral decay infecting the system. This case isn’t just disturbing—it’s emblematic of…
George Herman “Babe” Ruth Jr. is one of the most iconic figures in baseball history, but his journey from a troubled childhood in Baltimore to becoming a legend was anything but ordinary. Born on February 6, 1895, in the rough Pigtown section of Baltimore, Ruth was the son of German-American parents, George Sr. and Kate…
The son of Vayu, Hanuman, deeply understood the inner meaning behind the words of Janaka’s daughter, Sita. Adept in conversation and filled with reverence, Hanuman said: “O virtuous and devoted Sita Devi, the pious glow on your face fills me with faith and strengthens my confidence. Your reasoning is graceful and fitting for a chaste…
Balamalai Murugan Temple is situated on a small hill called Balamalai, near Pavithram Post in Karur District, Tamil Nadu. The sacred hill called Balamalai has been a seat of divine energy for centuries. The name “Balamalai” literally means “Hill of the Divine Child”, and it refers to Lord Murugan in his youthful and radiant form,…
New Delhi: The Congress asked the government on Saturday to tell the country the truth on what losses were suffered during the four-day conflict with Pakistan after Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan acknowledged aircraft losses in the hostilities. Gen Chouhan, however, dismissed as “absolutely incorrect” Islamabad’s claim of downing six Indian jets. Latching…
Jammu: Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi has awarded a BSF woman officer and praised the paramilitary force and ex-servicemen for their role during Operation Sindoor, the army said on Saturday. The chief of Army Staff (COAS) reached Jammu on a two-day visit on Thursday and attended the high-level security review meeting chaired by Home Minister…
Riga: An all-party delegation visiting here has met Latvian State Secretary Andzejs Vilumsons, who reiterated his country’s unequivocal opposition to terrorism in all its forms and termed India a significant player in the Indo-Pacific region for peace and stability. The delegation led by MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi is visiting the Latvian capital as part of India’s…
Prayagraj (UP): The Constitution has ensured that whenever the country has faced a crisis, it has remained united and strong, Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai said on Saturday. The CJI was addressing a function after the inauguration of the advocate chambers and multi-level parking at the Allahabad High Court here. “When the…
Hyderabad: The Telangana unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Saturday, accusing him of reducing the Chief Minister’s Office to a stage for photo-ops and media spectacles, rather than addressing serious issues of governance. In a sharp statement, BJP State Chief Spokesperson and Media In-Charge…
