Everyone today has an opinion about Harish Rana and his parents. His photograph is everywhere. Mouth agape. A tracheostomy tube in his throat. Eyes that look as lifeless as life permits. Another image shows his parents, their faces suspended somewhere between relief and guilt. Between these images runs a flood of judgement. Some insist that…
It’s a fact that only a few celebrity homes generate as much curiosity as the Ranchi farmhouse of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Lovingly known as Mahi, the former star Indian skipper is known for owning a lavish seven acres estate on the outskirts of Ranchi in Jharkhand. The Indian cricket idol’s residence is famous as “Kailashpati”….
Navratri is the most sacred period that is celebrated for nine long days and worshipped all nine manifestations of Goddess Durga. These are the most powerful days when devotees get engaged in multiple spiritual and religious activities. This is the time for self realization and spiritual purification. People show their devotion and gratitude to the…
Panaji: The State govt told the Bombay high court on Monday that the rent-a-cab scheme was kept on hold as there were too many of them.Advocate general Devidas Pangam told the high court during a hearing that the govt realised there were too many people in the competition, and this created unhealthy competition.He said this…
Ricky Ponting (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has praised the India national cricket team after their dominant victory in the T20 World Cup 2026, calling the current Indian side one of the strongest T20 teams ever. India secured their third T20 World Cup title with a convincing 96-run…
Why more women are choosing skilled trades for stable, high-paying careers. (Getty Images) As industries grapple with a shortage of skilled workers and the future of white-collar jobs faces disruption from artificial intelligence, skilled trades are emerging as a promising career path. Yet, despite the rising demand and competitive wages, these professions—from plumbing to diesel…
The Virginia State Senate has passed a resolution commending Indian‑American journalist T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman for his contributions to journalism and the South Asian community in the United States.The resolution was adopted on las week during a session of the Senate. It recognised Jayaraman’s work as founder and editor‑in‑chief of the South Asian Herald, a news…
Ten years after the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, India faces a simple question: have the promises of the law translated into the lived reality of the country’s 140–210 million persons with disabilities? The honest answer is: not nearly enough. Last month, I participated in Purple Manthan 2026 at the Indian Institute…
Paralympic athlete Danelle Umstead’s story took a challenging turn with a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis following an unexpected paralysis episode, mere months after her stunning bronze medal win. Despite grappling with progressive blindness since her youth, Umstead’s remarkable journey exemplifies unyielding determination. In late October 2010, Paralympic skier Danelle Umstead noticed something strange after a long…
In Vedic traditions and Vastu Shastra, energy cleansing rituals are believed to bring prosperity and growth and remove negativity and doshas from life. In fact, it is believed that clearing energy blockages from our home can bring wealth and abundance by inviting Goddess Lakshmi’s blessings for positive energy flow and stability.Why is a cleansing ritual…