By stepping away from Test cricket, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have not just left vacancies in India’s batting lineup — they’ve vacated the emotional spine of a generation. Kohli, the firebrand who redefined aggression in whites, and Rohit, the elegant tactician who finally found his Test calling in the latter half of his career,…
In the middle of a tense standoff with Pakistan, when the Indian armed forces are on high alert and the country is practically in a war-like situation, guess who decided it was time to talk cricket? None other than Congress MP and BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla, who, in what can only be described as…
Girja Shankar Dixit Pakistan is broke. But its military isn’t. Fighter jets, drones, submarines, warships—Islamabad continues to amass them all, even as it lurches from one financial bailout to another. With a GDP barely scraping $236 billion and over $7 billion allocated to defence this year alone, Pakistan’s military might seems immune to its deepening…
Amend the Preamble: Emphasize “Security with Sovereignty” Dr Buragadda Srinath In a nation as vast and diverse as India, national security must be a paramount concern within the constitutional framework. Freedom is meaningless without the assurance of life, order, and sovereignty. When individual liberties are exploited to incite terror, sedition, or communal unrest, they cease…
Through the resplendent glow of faith and the radiance of his unwavering devotion, Hanuman soared towards the sacred groves of Aśoka. His heart swelled with divine fervor, certain that within the heart of this celestial garden, he would behold the august presence of Sita. Bound by a force beyond mortal reckoning, he leaped from the…
Lalmati-Duramari Ganesh Temple is located near Abhayapuri town in northeastern India’s Bongaigaon district of Assam. The temple stands on Khagrapar Hill, around 3 km from Abhayapuri. Although now in a ruined state—likely due to past earthquakes—it remains a revered pilgrimage site for devotees of Lord Ganesha. The main deity worshipped here is Lord Ganesha, the…
In just under 15 minutes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a masterclass in leadership, clarity, and resolve. It wasn’t just a speech—it was a strategic declaration to both friend and foe that India is no longer in the mood to tolerate perfidy, provocation, or platitudes. The world wanted to know where India stands. Modi answered…
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday termed the BJP’s performance in the panchayat polls as “historic” and said the ruling alliance has the potential to win 104 assembly seats out of 126 in next year’s election. The ruling BJP on Monday is leading in all panchayat bodies across Assam, with counting of…
Islamabad: The Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of Pakistan and India held the first round of talks on Monday. Defence sources confirmed that DGMO Maj Gen Kashif Abdullah and his Indian counterpart Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai spoke to each other over a hotline. No details of the talks were shared. The two leaders were…
New Delhi: Asserting that India will not tolerate any “nuclear blackmail”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that operations against Pakistan have only been kept in abeyance and the future will depend on their behaviour. In his first address to the nation after Operation Sindoor, Modi said that while Pakistan pleaded with India to…
