More than two decades ago, during my tenure as a middle-level officer at the Ministry of External Affairs, I found myself engaged in a candid exchange with a Pakistani diplomat. In a moment of bluntness, I expressed a sentiment that has lingered in my mind ever since: “Tum sabki ghulami karne ko tayyar ho lakin hamse dosti karne ko nahi” (You are willing to be a slave to everyone but remain unwilling...
Smriti Mandhana’s journey in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) has been one of resilience, growth, and ultimate triumph. From battling self-doubt to emerging victorious as captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Mandhana’s evolution as a leader and player is a testament to her unwavering determination and self-belief. In a recent interview following RCB’s historic win against Delhi Capitals in the WPL final, Mandhana reflected on her journey, acknowledging the challenges she...
As the political landscape heats up ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, a war of words has erupted between the BJP and Congress, with BJP leader Nalin Kohli criticizing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his recent comments questioning the integrity of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Kohli condemned Rahul Gandhi’s remarks, denouncing them as an insult to the electorate of India. He emphasized that it is the voters of India who ultimately determine...
As Bengaluru grapples with a severe water crisis, hospitals in various parts of the city are facing significant challenges in fulfilling their daily water needs. Dried-up borewells, erratic supply of Cauvery water connections, and exorbitant costs of water tankers have exacerbated the situation, leaving hospitals with no choice but to procure water at inflated prices to cater to the needs of patients. Whitfield, one of the worst affected areas, has witnessed hospitals...
In a significant move ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has removed Rajeev Kumar, a 1989-batch IPS officer, from his position as Director General & Inspector General of Police in West Bengal. This decision comes amidst allegations and controversies surrounding Kumar, particularly regarding phone tapping accusations made by opposition leaders. Kumar’s removal echoes a similar action taken before the 2016 Assembly polls when he was stripped...
The recent arrival of singer-actor Nick Jonas in Mumbai, accompanied by his daughter Malti Marie, has sparked excitement among fans and paparazzi alike. Nick’s arrival follows shortly after his wife, global star Priyanka Chopra, flew into Mumbai with their daughter, marking a heartwarming family reunion in the city. Dressed in a stylish white ensemble and carrying a black sling bag, Nick Jonas was greeted with cheers and excitement from the paparazzi and...
The Voyager missions stand as monumental achievements in space exploration, providing humanity with unprecedented insights into the outer reaches of our solar system. These spacecraft, launched by NASA in 1977, embarked on a groundbreaking journey that revolutionized our understanding of celestial bodies, including the enigmatic moon, Io. Io, one of Jupiter’s Galilean moons, emerged as a focal point of discovery during the Voyager missions. The spacecraft’s close encounters with Io revealed a...
The arrest of five robbers from Tiruchi in Delhi has shed light on a daring theft that took place at the pre-wedding celebration of industrialist Mukesh Ambani’s son, Anant Ambani, and Radhika Merchant on February 12. The Gujarat police apprehended the suspects, who allegedly stole cash and a laptop from a Mercedes car parked at the venue in Rajkot. The modus operandi of the accused involved breaking the window of the parked...
Akhilesh Yadav, the chief of the Samajwadi Party (SP), recently made headlines by opting out of the Mumbai mega rally organized by the Opposition INDIA bloc, citing the impending Lok Sabha elections 2024 schedule. In a letter addressed to senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Yadav expressed regret for his inability to participate in the conclusion ceremony of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra due to the upcoming election preparations in Uttar Pradesh. With...
In a recent incident that has raised alarms about the evolving tactics of fraudsters, a Bengaluru couple, Nandan (40) and Kalpita (35), have been apprehended for duping jewellery shops using a counterfeit UPI application cleverly named as a ‘prank payment’ app. Their sophisticated scheme involved purchasing gold ornaments and tricking cashiers with fake transaction screens, resulting in substantial losses for the targeted businesses. Operating as live-in partners, Nandan and Kalpita meticulously executed...
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