MS Shanker West Bengal is burning. Again. And as always, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is pointing fingers at everyone but herself. This time, the blame falls squarely on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Border Security Force (BSF), whom she accuses of orchestrating communal violence in districts like Murshidabad and other border areas. It’s…
Ahmedabad: Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill was on Saturday fined Rs 12 lakh after his side maintained a slow over-rate during their seven-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League here. Riding on Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 97, which he made braving cramps, Gujarat Titans chased down the target of 204 with four balls…
New Delhi: The BJP on Saturday disassociated itself with the criticism of the Supreme Court by its MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma, with party president J P Nadda rejecting the comments as their personal views. He also affirmed the ruling party’s respect for the judiciary as an inseparable part of democracy. “The BJP has…
Jaipur: Pacer Avesh Khan held his nerve in the death overs to help Lucknow Super Giants pull off a thrilling two-run win over Rajasthan Royals with a tight three-wicket spell in their IPL match here on Saturday. The Royals were cruising at 156 for 2 at the end of the 17th over, needing 25 runs…
Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government on Saturday said the notification to recruit 16,347 teachers under Mega DSC (District Selection Committee) will be released on Sunday, said an official release. According to the Department of School Education, teacher aspirants can submit their applications online from April 20 to May 15. “The government has decided to conduct…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a dinner for US Vice President J D Vance and Indian-origin Second Lady Usha on Monday evening, after holding talks with the American leader that are set to focus on trade, tariff and several other key issues, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday. The US…
The recent protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, spearheaded by All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi alongside the All-India Muslim Personal Law Board, raise serious questions—both about the motivations behind the resistance and the historic role of AIMIM in India’s socio-political landscape. Is this opposition a genuine defence of Muslim…
Was India on the brink of becoming an Islamic republic before 2014? The answer—however uncomfortable it may be—is a resounding yes. And had the Congress party not been dethroned by the people’s mandate in 2014, India might well have sleepwalked into becoming an undeclared Islamic state—culturally, demographically, and legally. Look at Europe. Once the bedrock…
The Enduring Legacy of Florence Griffith Joyner Florence Dolorez Griffith Joyner, affectionately known as “Flo-Jo”, remains an iconic figure in the world of track and field. Her electrifying speed, coupled with a dazzling sense of style, captivated audiences worldwide, leaving an indelible mark sports and popular culture. Even decades after her untimely passing, Flo-Jo is…
Recently, I had been to Delhi for a conference at Pragathi Maidhan, where I met a friend from Ram Manohar Lohiya Hospital (RML), New Delhi, who was coughing continuously during our 25-minute discussion. Then I asked him, being an employee of RML, “Why this continuous cough to you? Are you not being to the concerned…
