In the theatre of modern warfare—where technology, sanctions, and shock-and-awe tactics are expected to deliver swift victories—one uncomfortable truth has resurfaced: nations with deep civilisational roots and hardened political will do not collapse on cue. If anything, the ongoing confrontation between Iran and the United States has once again exposed the limits of brute force,…
Peshawar: A suicide car bomb blast targeting a police station in northwest Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province killed five persons, including three women and a child, late Thursday, police said. Several nearby houses were also damaged in the blast. At least four police personnel were reported injured. Emergency response and rescue operations are ongoing as authorities…
Kolkata: Heinrich Klaasen hit a strokeful fifty as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 65 runs in their IPL match here on Thursday. Sent in to bat, Travis Head (46) and Abhishek Sharma (48) shared an opening stand of 82 runs off 34 balls to set up the platform, while Klaasen (52) and Nitish…
New Delhi: The Budget Session of Parliament will reconvene on April 16 after a brief recess to pass bills to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816 so that the women’s reservation law can be implemented at the earliest, in what is expected to be the latest flashpoint between the government…
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday emphasised the need for round-the-clock monitoring of the West Asia conflict and called for a calibrated response to deal with any eventuality to ensure that national interests remain protected. Singh made the comments while chairing a high-level meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) set-up to…
New Delhi: Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov on Thursday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties in areas of investment, energy, and fertilisers, among others. Manturov, on a two-day visit to India, also held talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval….
West Bengal is burning—again. And this time, the flames are not accidental; they are political, calculated, and chillingly familiar. Mere condemnation of the unrelenting violence allegedly unleashed by cadres of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is not just inadequate—it is an abdication of responsibility. What unfolded in Malda, where judicial officials were reportedly obstructed and vehicles…
At a time when Indian youth stand at the crossroads of tradition and technology, there is an urgent need to rediscover the quiet strength and timeless wisdom embedded in Sanatan culture. The rhythm of harmonious living—once the cornerstone of Indian society—is increasingly being drowned in the noise of hyper-connectivity, instant gratification, and the relentless pace…
(Commissions on books—education or business?) Education has always been considered the soul of society, the foundation of development, and the bridge to equal opportunities. It is not only a means of acquiring knowledge, but also a process of developing sensitive and responsible citizens. However, when this very education becomes a means of profit, it becomes…
U Lakshman Rao The Bible opens in a manner at once subtle and sublime, unfolding with a quiet majesty that reflects the depth of divine intention. It stands as one of the most precious documents ever bestowed upon humanity, not merely as a historical record but as a living testament to the relationship between God…
