Dhaka/New Delhi: Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal prosecution team on Tuesday warned the army that 15 of their serving officers will be declared “fugitives” unless they are produced in court on Wednesday. “If they fail to appear or are not produced tomorrow, the tribunal will set a new date, and notices with their summons will be…
When a body born out of a nationwide anti-corruption crusade turns into a caricature of itself, it’s not irony—its tragedy dressed in luxury. The Lokpal of India, meant to be the moral custodian against graft, has invited tenders to purchase seven BMW 330Li sedans, each costing over ₹60 lakh. Yes, the anti-corruption ombudsman now wants…
A concerned club secretary It pains me deeply — as someone who has served Hyderabad cricket for decades — to see our once-proud institution reduced to a circus of scams, nepotism, and “pay-to-play” politics. The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), once a nursery of India’s finest talents, has become synonymous with everything that’s wrong in Indian…
Bhandaru Srinivasa Rao Having once served as Vice President of the Hyderabad Press Club—though that was three decades ago—it’s fascinating to see how much has changed since those simpler times. At that time, the membership stood at around 300. Today, the number has quadrupled to nearly 1,200, reflecting the rapid growth of both print and…
Long before the tricolour rose over Bagram, India had articulated a principle that still defines its foreign policy — Asia needs no foreign military bases, only mutual, like-minded, and unconditional cooperation among friendly nations. This simple yet profound idea reflects New Delhi’s belief in regional self-reliance and collective growth — a philosophy that contrasts sharply…
After Arjuna sought leave to undertake the year-long pilgrimage of expiation, Yudhishthira spoke with calm discernment: “Arjuna, the act of restraining evil—even if stern or severe—when it shields the Brahmins and the sacred Kine, brings no taint of sin. When two virtues seem to stand opposed, wise men know that the higher law allows an…
Ulagalantha Perumal Temple (Vamana–Bali Mandir) is situated in Big Kanchipuram, near the Kamakshi Amman Temple, in Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Ulagalantha Perumal (Lord Vamana in Trivikrama form), symbolically placing his foot on King Mahabali’s head. The deity’s posture represents the cosmic act where Vamana measured the universe in three steps. The…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday directed officials to fill all potholes in the city within a week. This aligns with the chief minister’s earlier order last month, which set October 31 as the deadline for pothole repairs across the city’s five corporation limits. “I was speaking to officials, including Chief Commissioner of the…
Patna: Poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor on Tuesday alleged that three candidates of his Jan Suraaj Party in the Bihar elections withdrew their nominations under “pressure” from the BJP. Addressing a press conference, Kishor alleged that the ruling NDA was so scared of losing the elections that it was threatening opposition candidates to withdraw from the…
New Delhi: The Delhi government on Tuesday blamed the AAP dispensation in Punjab for the toxic haze over the national capital, alleging that the neighboring state forced farmers to burn a record amount of paddy stubble on Diwali night. Delhi found itself enveloped in a thick grey haze, reduced visibility, and its air quality into…
