Political debates and public discourse in India have taken a sharp downturn in recent years, with once-respected platforms now becoming arenas for uncontrolled tirades and mudslinging. A prime example of this was witnessed when Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Rajya Sabha member, Sanjay Singh, was given free rein to launch a relentless verbal attack on Prime…
Ugadi, marking the New Year for Telugu and Kannada communities, is a time of joy, reflection, and culinary traditions. Central to these celebrations is the preparation of ‘Ugadi pachadi,’ a unique dish that embodies the myriad flavours of life. However, in recent years, a key ingredient – neem flowers – has become increasingly scarce during…
Ahmedabad: Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill said on Saturday that the decision to play the IPL match against Mumbai Indians on a black soil pitch was taken even before the tournament began in the hope of keeping a potent MI lineup muffled. The plan worked to perfection as the Mumbai batters struggled in the chase…
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday said there was no snatching of weapons by terrorists during the two-day-long gunfight in a remote forested area in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. All unaccounted for weapons and other belongings of the four slain policemen have been recovered, a police spokesperson said. Four policemen and…
Patna: Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Saturday asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will “break the record of Jawahar Lal Nehru” and retain power for the fourth consecutive term. The Republican Party of India (Athawale) chief, who is on a three-day tour of Bihar, addressed a press conference after meeting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and…
Ahmedabad: A game-changing spell from pacer Prasidh Krishna (2/18) complemented Sai Sudharsan’s sparkling half-century as Gujarat Titans secured a commanding 36-run win over the Mumbai Indians in the IPL here on Saturday. Sudharsan showcased his growing stature with a composed 63 off 41 balls (4×4, 2×6), and his 78-run partnership with skipper Shubman Gill (38…
If you thought Indian democracy was in safe hands, think again. The past few weeks have been a stunning display of how constitutional bodies protect their own while making a mockery of the system they are meant to uphold. At the centre of it all: the curious case of the ‘burning currency notes’ at the…
U Lakshman Rao Ugadi marks the beginning of the new year for Telugu and Kannada communities. It is not just a calendar event but a significant transition in time and season. Falling in March or April, it aligns with the onset of spring—a season of rejuvenation, growth, and rebirth. Nature awakens from winter’s dormancy, with…
Wilma Rudolph was an American sprinter who triumphed over polio in her childhood, rising to become a world-record-holding champion and an international track-and-field icon. Her victories in the 1956 and 1960 Olympics cemented her legacy, and she made history as the first woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympic Games. Born into…
Despite extensive research on the treatment of mental disorders in various populations, unfortunately, the disgrace attached to mental issues means that many victims are not coming forward to take the proper scientific treatment. On the other hand, the patients are becoming prey to unqualified, self-styled psychoanalysts and are becoming sicker and mentally hostile. Therefore, in…
