Shashi Tharoor’s political journey within the Congress has often resembled that of a gifted but unwelcome guest. Despite his global stature, eloquence, and bureaucratic pedigree, Tharoor continues to face marginalisation within a party that seems increasingly allergic to independent thinking. The latest trigger? His participation in the Modi government’s outreach mission, Operation Sindoor—a global diplomatic…
The political atmosphere in Karnataka appears deceptively calm, but beneath the surface, tensions simmer with the potential to erupt into a full-blown crisis for the ruling Congress party. For now, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seems to have retained his seat, having weathered yet another intra-party storm—this time stirred by none other than his deputy and state…
MS Shanker The circus at the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) shows no sign of stopping. With its credibility in tatters and governance in chaos, the latest bombshell comes in the form of a searing letter from a club member—a parent, no less—calling out corruption, cover-ups, and cartelisation that are choking the sport. This letter, from…
Thiruvananthapuram: Senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan on Sunday escalated his criticism of party colleague and Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Shashi Tharoor, declaring that the Thiruvananthapuram MP will no longer be invited to party events in the state capital unless he revises his position on national security issues. Speaking to reporters, Muraleedharan said Tharoor’s recent…
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday said that his weeklong tour to Dubai and Spain, which he termed a “huge success”, has opened new avenues in abundance for investment and cultural exchange. Speaking to reporters after returning from the trip, Yadav said it helped position MP as an investment-friendly state on the…
New Delhi: Given the heavy movement of Kanwarias during the ongoing Kanwar Yatra, the Agra Canal Road (from Kalindi Kunj to Faridabad) will remain temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic from July 21 to July 23, the Delhi Traffic Police announced in a public advisory issued on Sunday. The closure has been implemented to ensure…
Manchester: India suffered another major injury blow in the form of all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who is unlikely to take any further part in the ongoing five-match Test series against England. As per ANI, Reddy suffered a knee injury during training in the gym, and the scans revealed ligament damage, ruling the 22-year-old out of…
The buzz around restoring statehood to Jammu & Kashmir is growing louder. Union Home Ministry officials have hinted at a “concrete announcement” by the end of this year—perhaps around Independence Day or in the run-up to other key state elections. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who returned to power on the back of a strong mandate,…
Girja Shankar Dixit Some places do more than inspire prayer—they evoke a presence. In a country as spiritually rich as India, some temples are not merely places of worship. They are believed to be dwellings of the divine. At these sacred sites, Lord Vishnu is not just remembered or symbolized—he is believed to still…
Hi Sir/Madam, would you like to take a personal loan? Sometimes during an afternoon nap, during a meeting, sometimes outside a temple, and sometimes while driving – this sound has now become an indispensable background in our lives. It is not just a voice, but an artificial oppression, proclaiming that our names, telephone numbers, and…
