In January 2006, I stayed at Kashmir House in Islamabad’s posh F-5 Sector, a neighbourhood of broad avenues framed by hills, a rare sight for a South Asian capital. Having spent much of my college life at Delhi University visiting Kashmir House in Chanakyapuri, I could not help but notice the contrast. In New Delhi,…
Chennai: Ensure speedy trial in criminal cases of offences against women and children, Madras high court has said, issuing a series of directions to special courts. The court also directed the DGP to ensure that the Singappen Special Task Force constituted by the state functions with the effectiveness envisaged. “The force shall ensure conduct of…
There is a festive note in your day, even if it begins quietly. Family celebration, a social gathering, or some pleasant get-together can pull you into warmer company. The Moon brightens your public and family interactions, and Venus smooths conversation. People respond well to you, and your speech carries charm without trying too hard.You may…
The first trailer of Namit Malhotra’s ‘Ramayana‘ is finally here, and it is every bit the cinematic spectacle fans had hoped for. After months of anticipation, leaked footage from preview screenings and endless online speculation surrounding the Nitesh Tiwari directorial, the makers on July 30, released the breathtaking trailer. ‘Ramayana’ trailer releases online Keeping to…
Dilip and Basil produce a sprint for the ages in T47 100m (Images: ESPN) India produced a sensational performance on the track as Dilip Mahadu Gavit stormed to gold while Mohammed Basil Morssinganakth clinched silver in the men’s T47 100m at the Commonwealth Games 2026.Dilip delivered a breathtaking finish, producing a blistering burst over the…
President Ronald Reagan and Pakistan President Zia-ul-Haq hold on Oval office meeting at the White House on December 7, 1982. | Photo Credit: THE HINDU ARCHIVES On a chilly evening in January 2006, enroute from Islamabad to Muzaffarabad in my host’s hatchback car, we passed through a small town called Abbottabad which is part of…
Officials in the state say running these facilities, without adequate funds from the Centre, has been a challenge. Chennai: Across the past five years, Tamil Nadu has had the highest number of information and communication technology (ICT) labs sanctioned under the Centre-sponsored Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) among the southern states, revealed a reply to a…
Take off your sleeves. It’s a tough day and your mind could be in a state of tension even as your hands move. The Moon pushes activity, while Saturn adds pressure and restlessness. So the work gets done, yes, but not without inner noise. You may feel that everyone wants something at once.The good part…
Amy Winehouse’s father Mitch Winehouse ordered to pay nearly £1 million to her friends after failed High Court claim over auctioned belongings Amy Winehouse‘s father, Mitch Winehouse, has been ordered to pay just under £1 million to two of the late singer’s close friends after losing a High Court claim over the auction of her…
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter criticises World Cup investment plan as fans accuse him of hypocrisy/ Image: AP Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has strongly criticised FIFA’s proposal to sell a minority stake in a new company that would manage the commercial rights to the World Cup and other major tournaments, arguing that football’s biggest…