Small Stature, Giant Legacy: Deng Yaping’s Relentless Rise Deng Yaping’s journey to table tennis supremacy is a masterclass in grit, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of perfection. Her rise—despite being dismissed early for her height, etched an indelible mark on the sport through unyielding discipline and a fierce competitive spirit. Born on February 6, 1973,…
In the deep and desolate recesses of Lanka’s grand palace, Hanuman resolved to conduct a thorough and unwavering search. With silent steps and keen eyes, he moved through the labyrinthine corridors, where darkness lay heavy like a shroud. Yet, as he ventured deeper, he beheld a radiance akin to the tender glow of the morning…
Narayan Nagini Temple is located in the beautiful hill village of Kalpa, in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. The temple is believed to be 5000 years old. The temple is believed to have been built during the early rule of the Kinnauri kings, who were great patrons of temple art and architecture. Kalpa is…
Moscow: Rejecting the Kremlin’s offer for a three-day ceasefire to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday warned the foreign dignitaries invited by Russia to watch the Red Square parade on May 9 that he cannot guarantee their safety. “We cannot be responsible for what happens on the territory…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday alleged that the BJP regime silenced those who exposed graft, rights violations, and its “majoritarian agenda.” In a social media post, Stalin said: “India has plunged to 151 in the Global Press Freedom Index. Why? Because the BJP regime fears questions. It raids newsrooms, jails reporters,…
New Delhi: One of the most challenging projects in the Himalayas, India’s longest rail tunnel under construction in Uttarakhand recently achieved a breakthrough driven by two German-made tunnel boring machines, named Shiv and Shakti after Hindu deities — inspired by the spiritual heritage of the state called ‘Deevbhoomi’ (the land of Gods). The Devprayag-Janasu are…
New Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of failing to uphold ‘Rajdharma’ by not visiting Manipur even once in the last two years. In a post on X, he said Manipur continues to be troubled for two years without the Prime Minister setting foot on its soil. Kharge said…
Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party over the caste census, accusing it of forgetting its “dark history” of “denying” Dalits and OBCs their constitutional rights, including reservation. The BJP, she said, is no less and has had to cave in to public pressure on…
Guwahati: A voter turnout of 70.2 per cent was recorded in the first phase of the panchayat polls in Assam, officials said on Saturday. The first phase of polling was held on Friday at 12,916 booths in 14 districts, and 89.59 lakh people were eligible to cast their votes, they said. Voting began at 7.30…
Dharmshala: Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant’s woeful form with the bat and Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer’s sublime touch have made Sunday’s mid-table clash an engrossing contest—one that could decisively shape the fortunes of either side as the IPL enters its business end. Iyer’s understanding of game situations and his evolution as a captain,…
