Kolkata: South Africa coach Shukri Conrad was overwhelmed to see his spinners rule the roost in the first Test against India at the Eden Gardens, signalling to him that the Rainbow Nation is no longer an exclusive “fast bowling country” and hoped that a lot more slow bowlers would emerge. Fresh off a hard-fought 1-1…
Patna: Decks were being cleared on Sunday for the formation of a new government in Bihar with the scheduling of the last meeting of the outgoing cabinet, which would, understandably, authorise Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to take necessary action. According to a notification of the cabinet secretariat department, the council of ministers will meet on…
After thirty-three years of restraint, the United States is once again toying with the idea of blowing the dust off its nuclear testing grounds. Donald Trump’s declaration that he has instructed the Pentagon to begin testing nuclear weapons “on an equal basis” with Russia and China signals more than a policy shift — it marks…
In our campaign against “clean rot” in the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), as a responsible media, we wish to provide aggrieved parents a platform to express their experiences through these columns. Your e-newspaper’s decision to become a facilitator is not with any ill intention, but with the sole purpose of protecting the game and safeguarding…
Nagaraj Neelakantam In the cavernous corridors where the heartbeats of nations echo, few moments resonate strongly enough to shake the established order. The Hungarian Institute of International Affairs’ report on Operation Sindoor does precisely that—ripping away facades and laying bare truths often concealed within the arsenal of state diplomacy. What unfolds is not merely an…
K S Nagarajan The author, a former Naval Officer who later served with ONGC, is a proud nationalist and patriot. He will be contributing a fortnightly column titled “Opinion” on issues of national importance. In this debut piece, he reflects on the erosion of public faith in India’s judiciary and the urgent need to restore…
Dr Sandhyaa Bombay After the great Mahabharata war ended, Balarama approached Sri Krishna with a profound question: “As the charioteer and wise guide throughout this monumental conflict, what essential lessons should humanity learn from the Mahabharata?” Krishna responded with timeless teachings: the importance of duty (dharma) in adversity, the complexity of human relationships, the consequences…
Vidura, still cherishing a faint hope that heaven itself might intervene to shield Draupadi and the sons of Pandu from a humiliation beyond all precedent, continued his grave discourse on justice. He recalled an ancient tale: in a former age, Virochana, son of the pious Prahlada, and Sudhanva, son of the Brahmin Angirasa, sought the…
Sri Varadarajeshwara Shivalaya is located in Jadenahalli, a quiet village near Bidadi, in Ramanagara district, Karnataka. The temple is relatively modern but has gained immense spiritual significance due to its miraculous origin story. It was founded following a divine dream experienced by Sri Narayana Reddy Guru, who was instructed by a sage to bring and…
Bengaluru, India’s campaign in the Billie Jean King Cup play-offs ended in utter disappointment as the Netherlands handed the hosts a crushing 3-0 defeat in their Group G fixture here on Sunday. In the first singles, Shrivalli Bhamidipati went down to Anouk Kovermans 2-6 4-6. Sahaja Yamalapalli could not resist the powerful world No. 87…
