The passage of the new National Sports Policy in both Houses of Parliament—amid noisy Opposition protests over the Election Commission’s special voter list revision—has sent shockwaves through India’s sporting establishment. For the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), long accustomed to functioning as an autonomous and untouchable powerhouse, this could mark the biggest…
As India celebrates its 79th Independence Day, it’s time to pause at this milestone and look back at our journey in science and technology so far, before we resume our march towards becoming a Viksit Bharat in 2047, a goal set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Despite centuries of destruction and loot, first by the…
At 87, I have seen India fight wars, survive crises and rise from the slavery of colonial rule to become a respected power in the world. Having served my country in uniform, led men in battle, and devoted my retirement to studying and writing about national security, I have every reason to take pride in…
Independence achieved 79 years ago was not just a date or an event, but the victory of millions of dreams. Today India is the world’s largest democracy and the fifth-largest economy. But now the question is – can we become the world’s strongest, most respected, and guiding power? For this, economic self-reliance, technological leadership, environmental…
Jawaharlal Nehru ended his historic Tryst with Destiny speech with the slogan “Jai Hind,” a phrase that not only resonated with millions in 1947 but continues to echo through India’s collective consciousness to this day. The freedom struggle produced countless heroes, but only a few found a lasting place in the pages of history. Among…
We believed in that word when we fought the British—because they were doing everything to deny it to us. Let’s not get into the politics of how we finally won it; that history belongs to the scoundrels who argue over the last crumbs of credit. For once, let’s talk about us—the people. Let’s stand before…
India’s 79th year of independence is not just a historical milestone — it is a declaration of global presence, signalling the rise of the Vishwa Guru. The recent display of Koot Neethi in Operation Sindoor was far more than a counter-terrorism victory; it was a masterclass in safeguarding sovereignty with precision and principle. The operation…
Vibhishana, scion of virtue and born of the demon race yet untainted by their ways, possessed full knowledge of the dark kingdom’s secrets and machinations. He, ever steadfast in dharma, devised a battle strategy that was luminous to the righteous but a terror to the wicked. “Let the Simian hosts,” said he, “descend upon those…
Bharat Mata Mandir, also known as the Mother India Temple, is a unique 8-storey white structure situated near the river Ganga in the heart of Haridwar. Founded by Swami Satyamitranand Giri and inaugurated in 1983 by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, this temple is dedicated to Bharat Mata as a symbol of unity, integrity, values, and…
Jammu: (Aug 14) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has cancelled ‘At Home’ tea party and cultural events during Independence Day celebrations on Friday following the loss of lives in a cloudburst in Kishtwar district. A massive cloudburst struck Chositi village on Thursday, killing 38 people and trapping many more under debris, officials said….
