Nicosia: Terming Cyprus a “reliable partner” for India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for strengthening bilateral cooperation, which has “immense growth potential”. Modi, who arrived here on the first leg of his three-nation tour, made the remarks while attending a business roundtable along with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides. Addressing business leaders, Modi highlighted…
India must reject the black box handover, ground Boeing flights, and call out the cover-up. The horrifying crash of the Ahmedabad–London Air India Boeing flight, barely minutes after takeoff, is no longer just a tragic aviation accident. It is increasingly becoming evident that sabotage, not technical failure, lies at the heart of this catastrophe, which…
Most of the wars are fought over territorial disputes between two neighbouring countries, and a few were fought in the past because of the hegemonic attitude of either an individual (WWII) or countries (Cold War era) with the intention to dominate the world. The Iran-Israel war belongs to neither of them, nor is a war…
One of the biggest revolutions of the 21st century is the increase in women’s participation. Yet, when the World Economic Forum released the Global Gender Gap Index 2025, India’s 131st position indicates that despite all claims of development, women’s empowerment has remained confined to slogans only. There has been a slight improvement in the field…
Syed Rafi The recent decisions by the Telangana state government regarding its film awards, particularly the so-called Gaddar State Film Awards, have sparked intense debate, and rightly so. Far from being an objective or culturally uplifting exercise, this entire episode reeks of political opportunism, administrative negligence, and a blatant disregard for historical accuracy and artistic…
P Raja Rao In yet another breakthrough for India’s defence-tech startup ecosystem, Chennai-based Big Bang Boom Solutions has unveiled a cutting-edge portable anti-drone weapon that could soon become a key asset for the country’s security forces. Dubbed ‘Vajra Shot’, this compact, hand-held jammer is a remarkable feat of indigenous innovation, offering a smart, flexible, and…
The strong and mighty Vanaras surrounded the son of Vayu, Hanuman, atop Mount Mahendra, their spirits high and hearts eager. Among them, the wise and venerable warrior Jambavan, filled with joy, addressed Hanuman, who was devoted to Lord Rama and deeply concerned for Sita, with a warm request: “Dear Hanuman, tell us about your journey…
Patharwadi Chaturmukh Shiva Temple is located on a hill near Patharwadi village, about 25 km from Pune, Maharashtra. The temple is situated on Brahmagiri Hill, where the sacred Karha River originates. The temple’s main deity is Lord Shiva, represented in the rare and divine form of a Chaturmukh (four-faced) Shiva Lingam. Each face symbolizes different…
London: There’s a dawn to a new era in Indian cricket with Shubman Gill set to lead the team in the Test format, starting with the five-match series against England from tomorrow. Gill will have big shoes to fill as he takes on the baton from predecessors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, both of whom…
Karimnagar: In a heart-wrenching incident, five teenage boys drowned in the Godavari River near Basara on Sunday (June 15) while performing a ritual bath before visiting the renowned Gnana Saraswathi temple, police confirmed. According to Avinash Kumar, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Bhainsa, the victims were part of a group of around 20 devotees who…
