London: Jasprit Bumrah’s five-wicket haul and Joe Root’s sublime century set up an absorbing contest before KL Rahul’s composed unbeaten 53 guided India to 145 for three at stumps on day two of the third Test against England at Lord’s on Friday. At stumps, India trailed by 242 runs with Rahul and Rishabh Pant (19…
When National Security Advisor Ajit Doval stood before the graduating class at IIT Madras and asked a blunt question — “Can anyone show a single image of damage on Indian soil?” — it wasn’t just a rhetorical flourish. It was a direct challenge to the orchestrated chorus of sceptics, naysayers, and geopolitical rivals desperately trying…
“Merit Is Dead”: Former Hyderabad All-Rounder Slams Rot in State Cricket MS Shanker As part of my continuing series, “How to Revive Hyderabad Cricket,” this week I sat down with one of the city’s most quietly impactful cricketers—M.V. Ramanamurthy. A gritty allrounder who played his cricket in the 1980s and early ’90s purely on merit,…
Lack of dialogue, loss of values, and violence in schools are the result of society’s silence The brutal murder of teacher Jasvir Patu in Hisar has shaken the entire society. This incident is not an ordinary criminal act, but it is a harsh mirror of our falling moral values, communicative family system, and insensitive education…
Magnesium, often hailed as nature’s magic mineral, is finally gaining the recognition it deserves for its profound impact on overall well-being. Though it operates quietly behind the scenes, this essential mineral is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions that support both physical and mental health. From regulating nerve function and muscle relaxation to balancing blood…
The Timeless Bond of Devotion Dr Sandhya Bombay One of the most profound expressions of devotion in the Hindu tradition is the line “భక్తవత్సల గోవిందా, భాగవతప్రియ గోవిందా” from Govinda Naamalu, translated as: “O Govinda, beloved of devotees; O Govinda, dear to the Bhagavatas.” This chant captures deep reverence and fills our hearts with inspiration and…
On the sacred heights of Mount Savela, Rama, scion of the Ikshvaku line and embodiment of virtue, set foot with his valiant brother Lakshmana. The mountain shone with a splendour of its own—its crags and slopes glimmering with minerals, radiant in the hues of sun-kissed stone. Addressing the noble Sugreeva, steadfast in loyalty, and Vibhishana,…
Punaura Dham Maa Janaki & Hanuman Mandir is situated in Punaura village, near Sitamarhi town in northern Bihar. The main deities worshipped here are Lord Hanuman and Goddess Sita (Janaki). The temple is located within the broader Punaura Dham complex, which is believed to be the birthplace of Sita Devi. The Hanuman shrine is built…
New Delhi: Switzerland has finally completed the ratification process for a landmark trade deal between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) that would reduce trade barriers and significantly open up the Indian market to Swiss exports. Swiss Ambassador to India Maya Tissafi described Switzerland’s ratification of the trade pact as a “significant milestone”…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday accused the opposition AIADMK of backing the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise, which, he said, “punishes our progress.” On the occasion of World Population Day, he took to ‘X’ to give a ‘reminder’ to the union government that “Tamil Nadu leads in population control, empowers women…
