Bengaluru: ‘Every single one of us loves you, Virat Kohli. Thank you for making Red Ball cricket exciting again’ — read a huge banner unfurled by fans near the Roger Binny Stand. Despite the relentless rain that washed out Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders, Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday became a beating…
New Delhi: Fifty-one political leaders, parliamentarians, and former ministers cutting across party lines will be part of the seven delegations travelling to world capitals to put across India’s resolve to tackle terrorism against the backdrop of Operation Sindoor. The delegations led by Baijayant Panda, Ravi Shankar Prasad (both BJP), Sanjay Kumar Jha (JDU), Shrikant Shinde…
New Delhi: Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh, along with his family, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, officials said. During the meeting, the prime minister unveiled the first copy of ‘Yuvagalam’, a coffee-table book chronicling Lokesh’s 3,132-km padayatra across Andhra Pradesh ahead of the 2024 Assembly elections, an official statement said. Modi signed…
Let me say this without mincing words: India does not need Taliban-ruled Afghanistan as an ally in its ongoing strategic standoff with Pakistan. Nor has External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s recent phone call to Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s acting Foreign Minister, been any sign of seeking support. It was a diplomatic courtesy—nothing more,…
Milking the Game: How Greed and Nepotism Broke HCA M.S. Shanker When I began this series — “Who Ruined Hyderabad Cricket” — my aim wasn’t merely to assign blame. It was to chronicle the slow disintegration of a once-proud cricketing culture. After six damning episodes, I took a breather to pursue a more constructive path…
Paolo Rossi: Italy’s World Cup Hero and Football Legend Paolo Rossi was born on September 23, 1956, in Prato, Tuscany. From a young age, his passion for football was undeniable. At just 12 years old, he joined the Juventus youth academy. However, his early professional years were hampered by injuries, and he struggled to break…
Undermined India’s National Interest for Pakistan: Gandhi’s Unilateral Affection for Pakistan Misplaced? Dr. Buragadda Srinadh Gandhi stood for peace, justice, and communal harmony. But when it came to his actions during and after Partition, a hard question emerges: Was his affection for Pakistan and Muslims one-sided, and ultimately harmful to India’s interests? He consistently reached…
The other day, a lecturer, namely Ms. Sujath, aged about 27 years,s was brought to me by her father because she was continuously getting hiccups for the last week and said that they tried all home remedies like asking her to drink water of a mug continuously. Also, suddenly strained with a painful knock, but…
The mighty son of Vayu, Hanuman, concealed amidst the verdant foliage of the Ashoka grove, beheld with keen eyes the sorrowful scene before him. The fair Sita, surrounded by grim-visaged demonesses, sat in sorrow, while the stillness of night waned into the first whispers of dawn. Amidst the tranquil hour, known for its sacred aura,…
Murugan Temple is in Mookandapalli, a peaceful Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The temple’s main deity is Lord Murugan, also known as Subramanya or Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. He is worshipped here in a graceful standing posture holding his divine spear (Vel), symbolizing courage and righteousness. Lord Murugan is the god of…
