It has become a dangerous national pastime for Opposition leaders in India to hurl wild, unsubstantiated accusations at constitutional institutions—especially the Indian Army—under the pretext of exercising “freedom of speech.” The latest offender, unsurprisingly, is Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The Supreme Court on Monday stayed criminal defamation proceedings against him for stating that the Indian…
The report of the National Human Rights Commission has revealed the shocking truth that about 39.4% of girls aged 15 to 18 years have dropped out of school. The reasons behind this silent exodus from education are the distance of schools, unavailability of transport, lack of toilets, and fear of safety. This situation not only…
In the swirling theatre of modern geopolitics, moments of assertiveness often arrive not with grand announcements but through quiet, calculated actions that ripple across the international stage. One such moment unfolded recently when India—ever conscious of the sanctity of its borders—shot down a Chinese spy drone that had violated its airspace. This wasn’t merely a…
Last week, as I tried to glimpse the ghost of an old English film outside the illustrious, now-vanished Sangeet Theatre, I found myself staring into the reflective green glass of a new building. The old marquee, once a promise of 70mm magic, has vanished entirely. In its place stands a multispecialty hospital, its CT scan…
Time has perhaps ripened for KCR to break his silence, not because Revanth is after him for his strategic reasons, but for sending a stern message to the family members to either mend or end their differences indoors or face stringent action as the party is above family. It is heart-rending for any father when…
Blazing forth with the splendor of blessings divine, bearing the pride of Brahma’s boons, the mighty Athikaya—colossal in frame, unmatched in force—rose like a wrathful comet over the fields of battle. Oft had he heard of his noble uncles and brave cousins fallen by the hands of Rama’s hosts; his heart, thus vexed with fury,…
The Veerapandi Gowmariamman Temple is situated in the scenic Veerapandi village, approximately 8 km from Theni town in Tamil Nadu. The temple lies on the banks of the Vaigai River, surrounded by lush green paddy fields and the foothills of the Western Ghats. This is one of the most visited temples in the Theni district,…
London: After the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series against India ended in a 2-2 draw, England head coach Brendon McCullum called it the best five-match Test series he has ever been involved in and seen in his cricketing journey. “That is the best five-match Test series I have ever been a part of and witnessed. It just…
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday said he would “substantially” raise tariffs on Indian exports to the United States, citing India’s continued purchase of Russian oil and alleged reselling of it at a profit on the global market. In a post on social media, Trump accused India of making big gains from discounted Russian…
London: Persistent and determined India prevailed in a thrilling fifth Test match of the series against England to draw level 2-2 at the Oval on Monday (August 4) to walk out of the assignment with 28 points in the World Test Championship (WTC). India needed four wickets and England, 35 runs. With a pure batter…
