For years, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was the favourite punching bag of critics. Every delay, every missed deadline was magnified into a national embarrassment. Drawing-room experts, columnists, and so-called security analysts delighted in dismissing it as a bloated, inefficient bureaucracy incapable of delivering. “What has DRDO achieved?” they would sneer, ignoring the…
When the guardians of justice themselves become criminals, how can the faith in the law be preserved? False cases not only torment the innocent but also shake the foundations of the justice system. When lawyers themselves are involved in this business, both the dignity of advocacy and the credibility of the judiciary suffer a serious…
The Government of India’s recent decision to ban real-money online gaming—reportedly passed in a seven-minute parliamentary move—has sparked fierce debate. Critics decry it as a hasty guillotine on a billion-dollar industry, while supporters defend it as a necessary safeguard against gambling-like exploitation. To grasp the deeper meaning of this move, one must go beyond headlines,…
The curtains came down on the life of Judge Frank Caprio on Wednesday (August 22, 2025), bringing to an end an illustrious career built on compassion and kindness in the courtroom. According to a statement from his family, the Rhode Island judge died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 88. In a career spanning…
Shane Gould, born on November 23, 1956, in Sydney, Australia, is celebrated as one of the nation’s sporting icons. An extraordinary swimmer, Gould made revolutionary contributions to the sport during her prolific career in the 1970s. With an array of accolades and achievements, she not only redefined swimming in Australia but also inspired countless young…
The demon of ten heads and twenty arms, like a mighty sal tree battered by tempestuous winds, now trembled beneath the weight of insult and the storm of fury. The thunder of his pride fell to pieces, broken not by arms but by emotion more consuming than war. That fire of rage, born of wounded…
Sri Manikantesvaram Shiva Temple (also written Manicka/Manikandeswarar) stands at Dadapuram, a small village north of Tindivanam in Viluppuram District. The village’s historical name was Rajarajapuram. A related Vishnu shrine, Sri Kari-Varadaraja (Kundavai Vinnagar), is c. 1.5 km south-west of this Shiva temple. The presiding deity is Sri Manikantesvarar (Manicka Easwarar), a large east-facing Shivalingam. The…
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday said Hyderabad has risen from manufacturing to innovation in Biotech, Pharma, and Medical Technology. Speaking at the Biodesign Innovation Summit held at AIG Hospital here, he assured end-to-end support for innovation in medical products using BioDesign, with the state government being a proactive partner, a release…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said Parliament or Assemblies are places of debate and discussions, but it is not good if the House is not allowed to function in the name of opposition for narrow political gain. Shah remarked while addressing the All India Speakers Conference, three days after the Monsoon…
New Delhi: Cheteshwar Pujara’s retirement on Sunday evoked an outpouring of admiration from the cricketing fraternity, with former teammates and coaches saluting his grit, determination, and selflessness that defined his Test career. Pujara, who played 103 Tests and scored 7195 runs at an average of 43.60, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, drawing…
