Let’s face it. In a democracy, debate is healthy. Even necessary. Accidents—no matter how tragic—deserve investigation, accountability, and introspection. But increasingly, a breed of journalists (or should we say activists with press cards?) has turned national tragedies into ideological rampages. Their factory-fitted outrage activates faster than any black box recorder—and the blame, of course, must…
MS Shanker In my ongoing mission to uncover the reasons behind the decline of cricket in Telangana, particularly under the mismanagement of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), it is becoming disturbingly clear that the rot has gone from bad to worse. At the heart of this decay lies the infiltration of political opportunists into positions…
Lasse Artturi Virén, born on July 22, 1949, is a Finnish former long-distance runner and politician, best known for his unprecedented feat of winning gold medals in both the 5,000 and 10,000-meter events at two consecutive Olympic Games—Munich 1972 and Montreal 1976. With his trademark endurance, tactical brilliance, and sheer willpower, Virén carried forward the…
In continuation of the analysis of chest pain and its contrast with heart attack, chest pain can be a symptom of a heart attack and also of many other causes, which were discussed in the last episode. But it’s crucial to seek immediate medical attention for any chest pain that feels like pressure, tightness, or…
“Maun Ki Muskaan” is not just a collection of poems; it is a voice from the soul of a woman. Priyanka Saurabh’s works raise life, love, struggle, and social injustice on a deeply emotional and ideological level. Every poem transforms silence into language and silence into resistance. Whether it is the voice of government schools…
Hanuman returned from Lanka to Mahendra Giri With the speed of the wind-God Vayu, the mighty Hanuman soared across the vast ocean, untiring and unwavering. As he crossed the endless waters with ease, he seemed as steady and boundless as the ocean itself. Above him stretched the vast sky, like a sacred sea: the moon…
Arulmigu Baladandayuthapani Swamy Temple is located in Kuniyamuthur, a well-known suburb in Coimbatore city, Tamil Nadu. It is situated on a small hillock popularly called Kumaramalai. The main deity of this temple is Lord Murugan, worshipped here as Baladandayuthapani, which means “Young Lord Murugan holding a Vel (spear)”. The word ‘Bala’ refers to the child…
Paris: Neeraj Chopra will be eyeing the first major title of the season after finishing second in back-to-back competitions as the superstar Indian javelin thrower returns to the Paris Diamond League after eight years to compete in a top-class field on June 20. The 27-year-old Indian had skipped the Paris DL last year to focus…
New Delhi: A high-level panel has been set up to investigate the causes of the Ahmedabad plane crash and the investigation is progressing smoothly, the government said on Saturday. The black box of Air India’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plane that crashed on Thursday was recovered from the site on Friday evening. “Decoding of the black…
London: The Indian women’s hockey team fought valiantly after conceding three goals against Australia but eventually lost 2-3 in a FIH Pro League match here on Saturday. Australia took a 3-0 lead through field goals from Courtney Schonell (16th minute), Lexie Pickering (26th), and penalty stroke conversion by Tatum Stewart (35th). The Indians, however, mounted…
