S Venkateshwaran I welcome this debate on whether the BCCI should amend its constitution to accommodate the genuine demand of the Telangana Cricket Association. As a former Secretary of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), I consider it my responsibility to speak with honesty and clarity, drawing on my own experience Let me admit upfront: there…
India has always prided itself on its diversity and the peaceful coexistence of faiths. Yet, time and again, we witness ugly flashes of communal friction—most often during religious processions or festivals. The disturbing part is not merely that such incidents occur, but that they recur with uncanny political convenience. More telling is the pattern: these…
The Indo-US relationship has always had its share of drama—sometimes Shakespearean, sometimes more Bollywood than Washington would like to admit. But the latest “ping-pong” of statements between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over tariffs has taken these theatrics to an entirely new level. Trump, in his trademark style of diplomacy through tweets,…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condemned the violation of Qatar’s sovereignty in the wake of Israel’s air strikes on Doha targeting Hamas leaders that triggered fears of further escalation of the already fragile situation in the region. The prime minister’s rare criticism directed at Israel came after he spoke to Emir of…
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed the NDA government in Bihar after police in Patna baton-charged aspirants staging a sit-in demanding the release of supplementary results of the Teacher Recruitment Exam (TRE-3). He said that this time the youth of the state will show the government its real place, and the countdown…
Nagpur: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday noted India’s ethos is rooted in seva or selfless service, and this sentiment will be its guiding principle in serving the world neutrally instead of becoming like superpowers of today. He rued that despite advancements in science, other spheres of knowledge, and human beings having…
Tirumala: Senior IAS officer Anil Kumar Singhal on Wednesday assumed charge as the new Executive Officer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), taking over from the outgoing EO J. Syamala Rao. This is the second stint for Singhal at the helm of the world’s richest Hindu temple trust. He had earlier served as TTD EO during…
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken a long-overdue yet necessary step: a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across the country. Predictably, opposition parties have rushed to brand the exercise as “vote chori.” But the Supreme Court itself has refused to quash petitions challenging the process, and in doing so has reinforced…
The heart, often called the engine of life, has long been at the centre of medical debate and intervention. With age, it undergoes changes as natural as greying hair or dimming eyesight. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one such transformation, in which the vessels supplying blood to the heart gradually develop blockages. Yet despite the…
Instability in South Asia and the challenges faced by India South Asia is currently experiencing political instability. Recent developments in Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and the Maldives have directly impacted India’s security and strategic interests. China and the US are interfering in the region through their respective toolkits. A reactive policy alone is not enough for…
