In a world where political leaders compete more for laughs than legacy, this imagined Nobel spin-off rewards the true champions of gaffes, goof-ups, and grand delusions. What if one fine day the Nobel Committee in Oslo decided they had had enough of giving awards to peace-loving scientists and serious do-gooders? What if they finally gave…
Though Sita, scion of auspicious fortune and pious omens, stood unshaken by the wavering tides of mortal emotions, time, ever impartial and inexorable, seeks to test every being, be it animate or inanimate. In but a fleeting moment, she stumbled, descending into the abyss of anguish, losing the delicate balance of her steadfast heart. Ravana’s…
Sri Ananda Bhairavar shrine is located in Surakudi, a serene village in the Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu. This shrine is part of the historic Sri Desikanathar Temple, which is one of the nine Nagarathar temples in the Chettinad region. The main deity of this shrine is Lord Ananda Bhairavar, a rare and special form…
Mumbai: Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar on Saturday conceded that the void left by the Test retirement of premier cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma is tough to fill, but hoped that other players will step up during the upcoming tour of England. Rohit was the first to announce retirement from Test cricket on May…
Mumbai: Transition was the buzzword as chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar spoke about the challenges that Shubman Gill will face as India’s newest Test captain, but insisted that the batting star has what it takes to revel in the “tough” role. Agarkar announced an 18-member squad in which Rishabh Pant will be Gill’s deputy for…
Mumbai: Actor Mukul Dev, best known for his roles in films such as “Son of Sardaar”, “Yamla Pagla Deewana” and “Jai Ho”, has passed away, his brother Rahul Dev said on Saturday. He was 54. “My brother Mukul Dev passed away peacefully last night at New Delhi due to ailing health,” Rahul Dev told PTI….
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday sought the Centre to enhance the state’s share in central taxes to 50 per cent and also underscored the necessity for a dedicated urban transformation mission in the state. Speaking to the Chairman and members of the 16th Finance Commission at the Secretariat in Chennai,…
Fort Worth (US): Indian-American golfer Akshay Bhatia charged his way into contention with a second round 4-under 66 to rise to tied fifth in the standings at the Charles Schwab Challenge here. Bhatia played a bogey-free round with four birdies, two birdies on either side of the Colonial Country Club. Having started on the front…
Gwalior: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said MoUs worth Rs 4.18 lakh crore have been announced with regards to the ‘Rising North East Investors Summit 2025’ underway in Delhi. The summit was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital on Friday. It aims to highlight the region as a…
New Delhi: The southwest monsoon hit Kerala on Saturday, marking its earliest arrival over the Indian mainland since 2009 when it reached the southern state on May 23, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Normally, the southwest monsoon makes its onset over Kerala by June 1 and covers the entire country by July 8. It…
