New Delhi: Possible convergence of interest among China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh may result in serious implications for India’s stability and security dynamics, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan said on Tuesday. In an address at a think-tank, Gen Chauhan, delving into the May 7-10 military conflict between India and Pakistan, said it was perhaps…
One victim’s frustrating journey through the legal maze after cyber fraud (This is a continuation of the cyber fraud article published in these columns last week. Here, the victim recounts his distressing journey of trying to reclaim his stolen money. — Editor) MS Shanker When he (Radhakrishna, name changed) first discovered that he had been…
It was a Sunday morning. I felt like holding my son Pragyan in my lap, and we both should read an interesting story from the newspaper, so that he could enjoy the sweetness of words even in the modern screen age. But to our regret, we found that there was not a single story, comic…
Brasilia: India and Brazil on Tuesday set a target of nearly doubling the bilateral trade to USD 20 billion in annual trade in the next five years and inked six agreements to expand cooperation in a range of sectors including energy and agriculture following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio…
Yet again, a group of ideologically fossilized trade unions has brought the idea of a Bharat Bandh to the table—this time opposing the so-called “anti-worker, anti-farmer, and anti-national pro-corporate” policies of the Union government. The call is both outdated and counterproductive, if not outright irresponsible. In a time when the Indian economy is regaining its…
Young captain, fearless squad, and a shot at history By all standards of modern Test cricket, India’s 336-run hammering of England at Edgbaston last week wasn’t just emphatic—it was historic. The victory not only levelled the five-match series 1-1 but also signalled the arrival of a new Indian era led by a youthful yet fearless…
Raman Lamba’s story is one of raw talent, unyielding passion, and tragic destiny. Born on January 2, 1960, in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, Lamba rose from local cricket grounds to the international stage, leaving an indelible mark on Indian and world cricket before his untimely death at just 38. From childhood, Lamba was known for his…
In grievous defiance of his noble lineage—born of the sage Visravasu—the demon-king Ravana descended into the dark caverns of sorcery. He embraced black magic, wielded heinous illusions, and spun a web of vile deceits. By conjuring a false vision of Rama’s severed head, he dared to violate the sacred bond between the living and the…
Kal Bhairav Temple is located in the Mahal area of Nagpur, Maharashtra. The presiding deity here is Lord Kal Bhairav, a fierce form of Lord Shiva. He is worshipped as the guardian deity of time, justice, and protection. Kal Bhairav is depicted here in a powerful posture, holding weapons, with his vahana (vehicle) being a…
Karachi: The Pakistan government has acknowledged the increasing number of visa rejections faced by its citizens, particularly from the business community, seeking entry into the United Arab Emirates. The issue was discussed during a meeting held by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi with the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) here on Monday. Acknowledging…
