As India marks the 104th birth anniversary of P.V. Narasimha Rao, it is a moment to pause and reflect on the enduring legacy of one of the most consequential yet underappreciated Prime Ministers in Indian history. A scholar-statesman, polyglot, and shrewd political mind, Rao not only laid the foundation for India’s economic liberalisation but also…
New Delhi: With the S-400 air defence missile systems performing very well during Operation Sindoor, India is considering the option of buying two more squadrons of S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile systems from Russia, defence sources told ANI. The sources said more systems of the S-400 are being considered due to security threats in view of…
New York/Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday repeated his claims that he stopped the war between India and Pakistan by telling his administration officials to “cancel all deals” with the two countries, after which they agreed to stop the fighting. “We did some great work. India and Pakistan. That was going to be maybe…
Puri: More than 500 devotees were injured during the annual Rath Yatra festival in Odisha’s Puri as massive crowd surged to pull the three chariots in the city. The incident was reported during the ceremonial pulling of the chariots in Puri. On reports of some people getting injured during the Jagannath Rath Yatra, Odisha Minister…
New Delhi: The Delhi government has extended its existing excise policy for the financial year 2025–26, as preparations continue to draft a new regulatory framework for the liquor trade in the national capital on Friday (June 27). An order issued by the Excise Department confirmed that the excise duty-based regime, first implemented in licensing year…
In 1976, during the dark days of the Emergency, Indira Gandhi’s regime smuggled two loaded words— “secular” and “socialist”—into the Preamble of the Indian Constitution through the 42nd Amendment. It wasn’t just a cosmetic change. It was a calculated move to distort India’s civilizational identity, weaponize the Constitution for vote-bank politics, and suppress the majority…
Dwaraka Ravi Teja Speaks Up on What Ails the System MS Shanker In my ongoing series to explore how Hyderabad cricket can reclaim its lost glory, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with several veterans who not only brought laurels to the state but also carried themselves with grace, integrity, and fierce independence. This week,…
Once the preserve of paan-stained alleys, Lidcap counters and roadside tarpaulin emporiums, the humble Kolhapuri chappal has now arrived, clad in privilege and priced like a latest 150cc bike, at the glittering runways of Milan. And no, not as a tribute. Prada simply ‘discovered’ it, rebranded it, and, for good measure, forgot to mention where…
Though Kumbhakarna’s counsel was laced with a tone of loyalty, his opening words bore the mark of bold correction—words that stung Ravana’s pride and stirred within him a tempest of rage. The demon king, uneasy and brimming with wounded ego, rode the steeds of selfishness and delusion, spurred on by a vengeance-fuelled heart. Even in…
Kaisarganj Hanuman Temple (the Dihare Garha Hanuman Mandir) is located at Kurasi village in Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. Dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the temple enshrines an idol of Bajrangbali, worshipped as the protector and remover of troubles. The deity draws local devotees who offer Sindoor and oil lights and recite the Hanuman Chalisa, seeking strength…
