New Delhi: Bangladesh’s request for a meeting between its interim government’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the upcoming BIMSTEC Summit is under consideration, External Affairs minister S Jaishankar is learnt to have told a Parliamentary panel meeting here on Saturday. At this year’s first meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee…
New Delhi: Delhi saved 269 MW of power, joining hands with other cities of the world by switching off non-essential electrical appliances during Earth Hour on Saturday. The lighting around the India Gate was also switched off to mark Earth Hour. Last year, the city managed to save 206 MW of power during the Earth…
Kolkata: Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar said there was some pre-game pressure on him, but it eased out once he got support from his illustrious predecessor Virat Kohli, and the bowlers stuck to the team’s strategies. Patidar made a bright beginning to his stint as RCB captain, leading his side to a seven-wicket win…
Kolkata: ‘Chase master’ Virat Kohli once again showcased his class with a sublime unbeaten half-century as Royal Challengers Bengaluru, backed by Krunal Pandya’s game-changing triple strike, crushed defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in the IPL opener on Saturday. Ajinkya Rahane, who has transformed his T20 game, dazzled on his Kolkata Knight Riders…
With the 2026 assembly elections approaching, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK leader M.K. Stalin has reignited a contentious debate—the delimitation of parliamentary constituencies. He has raised concerns that the process will unfairly benefit the northern states at the cost of the southern ones. But does this claim hold up under scrutiny, or is it…
The Greatest Olympic Athlete: Al Oerter Al Oerter was the first athlete to win the same Olympic event four times in a row and the first to set four consecutive Olympic records. He is widely considered the greatest competitor ever to grace the discus arena. Despite often being the underdog, Oerter consistently rose to the…
Since mental illness has been posing a threat to the health of families and society all over the world in several developing and developed countries, in achieving health for all people, WHO’s Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2030 was formulated for the essential role of mental health. The strategies include to strengthen effective leadership and…
With keen discernment and unerring judgment, Hanuman perceived the noble and divine nature of Rama and Lakshmana. He was convinced that their alliance with Sugreeva would extend beyond mere mutual aid. A profound certainty settled within him—a great soul had entered this desolate forest with a destined purpose. He believed, without doubt, that Sugreeva alone…
Tiruchengottu Velavar Temple is located in Tiruchengode, Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu. The temple sits atop the Tiruchengode Hill, which stands at about 900 feet above sea level. The temple has a rich history dating back over 2,000 years. Kings from the Chola, Pandya, and Vijayanagara dynasties contributed to the temple’s development. The temple is a…
Chennai: Alleging that south India would lose political voice if the NDA government at the Centre carried out delimitation on a population basis, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday said political parties and leaders of the south must oppose any such move. Addressing the meeting on the delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies convened…
