In the theatre of Indian politics, yesterday’s adversaries often become today’s allies. But the visible bonhomie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu is more than just a political convenience. It signals a strategic reset—deep, calculated, and long overdue. This week’s grand show of camaraderie in Amaravati, where…
Naushir Mehta’s Prescription to bring back the past glory MS Shanker In this continuing series on reviving Hyderabad cricket, we feature yet another stalwart — a man of both pedigree and performance, whose insights deserve serious consideration by those steering the ship of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA). Naushir Mehta — or Noshir Mehta as…
Hanuman, the wise and valiant, having slipped into the palace of the mighty demon king Ravana, beheld with keen eyes the grandeur that lay before him. Vast were the halls, resplendent with opulence, each chamber vying with the other in magnificence. As his gaze swept across the splendour, he mused—where lay the harem, the private…
Mahabali Temple, also known as Shree Hanuman Thakur Mandir, is located in Wangkhei, Imphal, the capital of Manipur. The temple stands on the peaceful banks of the Imphal River and is surrounded by a thick green forest called the Mahabali forest. Shree Hanuman Thakur Mandir is closely tied to the introduction of Vaishnavism and Hanuman…
Mumbai: The recent Pahalgam terror attack has thrown the Asian cricket calendar into uncertainty, with India’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh in August now under serious doubt. India were scheduled to tour Bangladesh in August for a white-ball series comprising of three ODIs and as many T20Is. However, diplomatic tensions and controversial remarks from a former…
New Delhi: Emphasising the construction of state-of-the-art exhibition and conference complexes in various parts of the country, Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday said India is all set to emerge as the “MICE capital” of the world. MICE or ‘Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions’ refers to business and tourism driven by mega events….
New Delhi: The Congress on Friday urged the Centre to act with firmness in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack to penalise Pakistan for its continued export of terror, and pressed for time-bound accountability into the “serious lapses” in security and intelligence in one of the most heavily-guarded regions of the country. The opposition…
New Delhi/ Gurugram/Chandigarh/Lucknow/Shimla: Torrential rain lashed north India, including the Delhi-NCR region, early Friday, killing at least seven people, uprooting over 100 trees, and delaying more than 200 flights. The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was blocked after the rain caused a landslide. A 28-year-old woman and her three children were killed when their house in southwest…
Amaravati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu were on Friday effusive in the praise of each other over their preference for technology, calling each other ‘experts’ in using modern tech for governance. The relaunch of the Amaravati capital project saw the two leaders pat each other. Modi inaugurated and…
Bengaluru/Mangaluru: Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Friday hit out at the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in the state over the murder of a Hindu activist and demanded an NIA investigation into the case. Demanding that the state government provide compensation, the party has announced Rs 25 lakh for the family of Suash Shetty, a…
