India’s cultural and linguistic diversity does not just shape its festivals, food, or traditions, it is also reflected in the very names of its states. Many state names draw from local languages, while others trace their roots to Sanskrit, ancient kingdoms, regional landscapes, ruling dynasties, and centuries-old cultural identities. Here is a clear look at…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s newest batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will not be travelling alone on his maiden assignment with the senior national team, with BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia revealing that the board decided to allow the 15-year-old’s parents to accompany him on the upcoming white-ball tour of Ireland and England to help…
The United Arab Emirates has denied reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret visit to the country during the recent Israel-US conflict with Iran, rejecting claims that it hosted either the Israeli leader or an Israeli military delegation.In a strongly worded statement, the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said reports circulating about…
NEW DELHI Congress Thursday wrote to PM Narendra Modi demanding a high-level investigation monitored by Supreme Court into what it called Ram Temple “chanda chori mega scandal”.Congress MP and general secretary KC Venugopal pointed out that Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust was created by the Centre after it was entrusted with public land by SC…
Run? By the time your brain registers the hiss, the moment has already passed. Research shows that certain snakes, particularly vipers, operate on a biological timescale far quicker than human perception and movement. You may notice the head begin to shift, but the signal travelling from your eyes to your brain and then to your…
Delhi Police clashed with protesters during the CJP’s Parliament march on July 20 NEW DELHI: Two Supreme Court bar bodies on Wednesday condemned the alleged police brutality against students and lawyers during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led July 20 march to Parliament, calling for an impartial inquiry into the “excessive use of force” and demanding…
NEW DELHI: The opposition on Sunday accused PM Narendra Modi of shedding “crocodile tears” over women’s quota, as it stepped up its attack on him for delivering a “political speech in the garb of an address to the nation“. Highlighting that the PM “spewed venom” against the opposition for 29 minutes on Doordarshan, Congress spokesperson…
India’s Hardik Pandya takes the catch to dismiss New Zealand’s Devon Conway (AP Photo) Hardik Pandya produced a moment of magic in the field during India’s third T20I against New Zealand at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday, pulling off a stunning catch that set the tone early in the contest. With India…
Bajaj Housing Finance shares tumbled on Tuesday, hitting 52-week low amid buzz of a block deal.The firm’s stock price tumbled 9% to reach Rs 94.90 on the BSE following reports of a large block deal in which the firm’s promoter, Bajaj Finance, is believed to have offloaded 2.35% equity stake, valued at around Rs 1,890…