Our Correspondent Hyderabad cricket seems trapped in a cycle it refuses to break. Cries of nepotism, allegations of corruption, and persistent questions over conflicts of interest have become background noise for an administration that appears increasingly insulated from accountability. The latest selection of the Hyderabad men’s U-23 squad for the CK Nayudu Tournament against Assam…
There is an old proverb about glass houses and stones. Parliament this week decided to test its structural integrity by adding another folk wisdom to the rule book – if you point one finger at the government, be prepared for the other side to point all five fingers and 150 books back at you. The…
Democracy is tested not only by the strength of its laws, but by the conduct of those entrusted to uphold them. On Wednesday, India witnessed a troubling convergence of four incidents across its highest political and constitutional spaces—each distinct in form, yet united by a common thread of eroding institutional decorum. Together, they raised an…
The Epstein Files, being declassified by the US Justice Department, are not just an exposé of a criminal scandal; they raise serious questions about the transparency, accountability, and power structures of modern democracies. Six years after the death of Jeffrey Epstein—a name synonymous with financial opulence, political influence, and an international network of sexual exploitation—his…
We’ve been talking about gold and silver ETFs in the Indian market (especially after that wild January 2026 premium crash), let’s break down iNAV in plain, easy language. “iNAV” think of it like checking the MRP or “fair price” of something before you buy it at a crowded market. First, Quick Recap: What is iNAV? NAV (Net Asset Value) is the true value of one…
When the sage Dhoumya instructed the sons of Pandu, he spoke to them of conduct, regulation, courtly decorum, the straight path of righteousness, and, above all, the virtues of humility and endurance in the service of others—virtues unfamiliar to princes born and raised amid honour and privilege. This counsel, though seemingly simple, was the final…
Badami Dattatreya Temple, also known as Datta Peetha, is located in the ancient town of Badami in the Bagalkot district, Karnataka. The temple is situated on a rocky hill close to the famous Badami Cave Temples and near Agastya Lake. The surroundings are calm and filled with natural rock formations, making it suitable for meditation…
Navi Mumbai: Ishan Kishan locked in his top-order slot with a 20-ball 53 as Indian batters made most of their only warm-up game ahead of the T20 World Cup, scoring 240 for five after electing to bat here on Wednesday. Ishan, who struck 103 in the final T20I against New Zealand last week, came out…
Guwahati: After nearly a year-long vacuum, a government in Manipur was installed on Wednesday with senior Meitei politician and BJP leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh being sworn in as the chief minister. BJP’s Nemcha Kipgen, from the Kuki community, and Naga People’s Front MLA Losii Dikho, from the Naga community, took oath as deputy chief ministers,…
Mumbai: Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Wednesday said sustained double-digit growth for India is possible, and that stable economic leadership defines a country. Speaking at a JioBlackRock event here, Ambani also said that in the next decade, India will not be importing 80 per cent of its energy. Every Indian village has a 5G…
