Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee on Saturday thanked the five-member party delegation that visited the border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir, which were recently affected by shelling from Pakistan. She said the visit reaffirmed the commitment of public representatives to stand with people during…
In a curious twist this past week, the Supreme Court of India stayed Enforcement Directorate (ED) action against Tamil Nadu’s state-run liquor monopoly, TASMAC. What stood out was not just the stay itself, but the sharp rebuke delivered by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai. “Your ED is crossing all limits,” he remarked, questioning how a criminal…
Justice or Just a Farce? How a Supreme Court-Appointed Ombudsman Deepened the Rot in HCA In last week’s instalment, I resumed this series with renewed urgency—not out of nostalgia, but necessity. As the rot in Hyderabad cricket deepens, what was once whispered in club corridors is now being shouted aloud. My inbox is overflowing—former players,…
Brig (retd) GB Reddi It’s a recurring event now, like Delhi winters or IPL controversies — Rahul Gandhi opens his mouth, and facts go into hiding. This Friday, the Congress party’s mascot for diplomatic naivety struck again. In a rather theatrical performance, Rahul Gandhi claimed that India’s foreign policy has “collapsed.” Yes, collapsed — like…
In observation, it has been revealed that males are much more likely to develop long-term hiccups than females. Other factors that may increase the risk of hiccups include mental or emotional issues. Anxiety, stress, and excitement have been linked with some cases of hiccups. Some people develop hiccups after general anaesthesia or procedures that involve…
Tich Freeman: England’s Master Leg Spinner Alfred Percy “Tich” Freeman stands as one of cricket’s most prolific and distinctive leg spinners, his legacy etched into the fabric of English and world cricket. Despite his diminutive stature—standing just 5 ft 2 in—Freeman’s impact on the game was monumental, making him a legend for Kent and England…
In a world where political leaders compete more for laughs than legacy, this imagined Nobel spin-off rewards the true champions of gaffes, goof-ups, and grand delusions. What if one fine day the Nobel Committee in Oslo decided they had had enough of giving awards to peace-loving scientists and serious do-gooders? What if they finally gave…
Though Sita, scion of auspicious fortune and pious omens, stood unshaken by the wavering tides of mortal emotions, time, ever impartial and inexorable, seeks to test every being, be it animate or inanimate. In but a fleeting moment, she stumbled, descending into the abyss of anguish, losing the delicate balance of her steadfast heart. Ravana’s…
Sri Ananda Bhairavar shrine is located in Surakudi, a serene village in the Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu. This shrine is part of the historic Sri Desikanathar Temple, which is one of the nine Nagarathar temples in the Chettinad region. The main deity of this shrine is Lord Ananda Bhairavar, a rare and special form…
Mumbai: Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar on Saturday conceded that the void left by the Test retirement of premier cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma is tough to fill, but hoped that other players will step up during the upcoming tour of England. Rohit was the first to announce retirement from Test cricket on May…
