Berlin: Asian Games silver medallist Ancy Sojan made it to the women’s long jump finals courtesy her last attempt in the qualification round on an ordinary day for the Indians in the World University Games here on Monday. The 24-year-old Sojan fouled her first attempt and then jumped 5.97m next. She was languishing at seventh…
Peshawar: Former premier Imran Khan’s party on Monday secured six of the 11 Senate seats up for grabs from Pakistan’s Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, according to unofficial results. The opposition bagged five seats in the elections held for the Upper House of the Parliament, the returning officer told journalists after the polling. The voting took place for…
High Stakes, Strategic Choices for NDA With the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on July 21, the political theatre in Delhi has swiftly turned to one pressing question: Who’s next? The Vice President of India is not a mere ceremonial figure. As the ex-officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, the VP plays a decisive…
Parliament is in session—and once again, the Congress-led Opposition has chosen noise over nuance, drama over debate, and street-level sloganeering over statesmanship. What unfolded on the opening day of the monsoon session wasn’t just disappointing. It was disgraceful. Let’s start with facts. As is customary, the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) met before the session. The…
Today is the age of technology and information. There is a mobile in every hand, internet in every pocket. But have we become more aware, or have we just become slaves of fingers sliding on the screen? People are engrossed in an endless world of ads, videos, memes, reels, and tricks. The “scroll culture” has…
Click on one news story, just one, and suddenly the internet knows everything – not just who you are, but where you live, what you fear, and which part of your body might be failing next. Welcome to the delightful digital stalker that is Recommended for You, powered by AI, spyware cookies, and a wicked…
Amid the clangour of arms and cries of war, came Akampana, a figure of colossal stature, encompassed by a legion of demons in full panoply of war, their terrible aspect stirring unease among the Vanara ranks. With each approaching step, the awe turned into dread, for this host bore banners high with dire emblems—one bore…
Ambaji Mandir is situated in the holy town of Khedbrahma, in the Sabarkantha district of Northern Gujarat. It lies near the confluence of the Hathmati and Saraswati rivers. Khedbrahma is a significant pilgrimage destination known for its association with Lord Brahma, Sage Bhrigu, and Goddess Ambika. The presiding deity of the temple is Ambika Mata,…
Thiruvananthapuram: V S Achuthanandan, a staunch Marxist known for his sharp rhetoric, anti-corruption stance, and unwavering commitment to social justice, was India’s first communist leader from a working-class background to rise to the office of Chief Minister. A founding figure in the Communist Party of India (Marxist) after the 1964 split in the undivided Communist…
Mumbai: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned late Monday night, citing health concerns and the need to prioritise medical care. The resignation, addressed to President Droupadi Murmu, takes immediate effect. Sources told this newspaper that he is unlikely to attend the Parliament session on Tuesday. In his letter, Dhankhar thanked the President for her “unwavering support”…
