Children are a face of God. When they are young, they play with innocence, freedom and a remarkable ability to perform without carrying the burden of expectations. In cricket, particularly at the junior level, that performance should matter far more than the labels we attach to a youngster. We often hear that a particular boy…
There is a fashionable argument in Bharat today that China is “far ahead” of us and that catching up with it may take decades. The first part is partly true; the second is largely a matter of perception. China is ahead of Bharat in manufacturing scale, infrastructure, urbanisation, exports, high-speed rail, shipbuilding and several strategic…
(Groundwater crisis: A serious challenge facing Indian agriculture) Behind the glitter of India’s agricultural achievements lies a grim reality—rapid groundwater depletion. More than 78 percent of the country’s irrigation needs depend on groundwater, and the agricultural sector accounts for nearly 90 percent of groundwater withdrawals. In agricultural states like Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, groundwater withdrawals…
Lakshmanrao Upadhyayula The sage Vishwamitra, chanting in the luminous Gayatri Chandas of the Rigvedic hymns, raises his voice in reverence toward Indra, the mighty guardian of cosmic order and the benefactor of noble aspirations. With deep devotion, he beholds the divine horses yoked to Indra’s celestial chariot, eager to carry their lord toward the sacred…
The battlefield had become a blazing altar where courage alone was worthy of worship. While the blind king Dhritarashtra listened with an anxious heart, Karna stood like an unconquerable mountain amidst the roaring conflict. Engaged in fierce combat with Satyaki, Karna pressed forward relentlessly toward Dhrishtadyumna. Satyaki pursued him closely, covering the skies with ceaseless…
Mahakal Temple, also known as Mahakaal Mandir, stands on Observatory Hill near Chowrasta in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Situated at an elevation of about 2,134 metres, the shrine is one of the most distinctive sacred places in Darjeeling. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva as Mahakal, while the hill around it also preserves a strong…
New Delhi: India will face Afghanistan in the second quarterfinal of the men’s cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games on Monday (September 28). For the match scheduled to take place at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Jasprit Bumrah is all set to return to India’s playing XI. Bumrah played all three T20Is for India…
New Delhi: While Virender Sehwag has established himself as one of India’s greatest-ever openers, his son Aaryavir is rising through the ranks in Indian cricket. Aaryavir recently made his debut for India U19, shining in their 3-0 one-day series win over Australia U19. He made 109 runs in three games, providing fiery starts like his father…
Thiruvananthapuram: Indian star Virat Kohli created history after he walked onto the Greenfield International Stadium pitch for the first ODI against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. By taking his spot in India’s playing XI, Kohli officially broke former captain Mohammad Azharuddin’s long-standing 28-year-old record to become India’s most-capped player in One-Day Internationals against…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the 2016 surgical strikes were India’s decisive response to the pain of terror attacks and presented a bold example of the country’s counter-terrorism policy. Asserting that India follows a policy of zero tolerance against terrorism, he said in his monthly broadcast ‘Mann Ki Baat’ that the…
