- By K.V. Venugopal Junior WC Hockey In Chennai Germany richly deserved to win the recent Junior Hockey World Cup held simultaneously in Chennai and Madurai recently. The host India though disappointed, when it failed to lift the trophy, but made the hockey lovers derive immense pleasure by capturing the bronze title in a thrilling penalty-shootouts against the formidable opponent Argentina. Of the 24 nations that participated in the coveted event, teams like Spain, Belgium, China and France, Netherlands, Australia, South Africa and Argentina, besides Bangladesh thrilled the spectators and sports lovers with their artistic display and ensured that they are a force-to-reckon with in future tournaments, too. In the final, it was a sea-saw battle between Germany and Spain, before the...
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- By K.V. Venugopal JR WC Hockey at Bhubaneswar Argentina deservingly won the trophy when they accounted for Germany in the recent Junior World Cup at Bhubaneswar. Right from the world goes, the winners attacked the oppositition citadel with clarity and precision that resulted in two goals in the first half. Undaunted by the reverse, the losers fought hard to restore parity in the second half, but hardly had the cheers died down, Argentinians surged ahead with their third goal. The Germans made an all out attempt to neutralise at the fag end of the game, but all their penalty corner attempts went in vain. Taking advantage of their plight, as the goalkeeper himself left the increase to take the high voltage game to the extra-time, the Argentinians in a brilliant counter-attack sound...
Read MoreRavinder Indraj Singh: From Bawana To The Cabinet, Championing A Vision Of Empowerment
By: Rishali Yadav Ravinder Indraj Singh won the Bawana Assembly seat by defeating AAP candidate Jai Bhagwan Upkar with a margin of over 31,000 votes, highlighting his strong personal support and the BJP’s growing strength in Delhi. After 27 years, the BJP formed the government in the capital, with representation from the Dalit community included in the cabinet. Singh currently serves as a Cabinet Minister in the Delhi government, handling key portfolios such as SC/ST Welfare, Social Welfare, Cooperative Affairs, and Elections. He plays an important role in implementing welfare schemes for marginalised communities, strengthening cooperative institutions, and ensuring transparent and efficient electoral processes. Known for his grassroots approach and balanced leadership, Ravinder In
Read MoreAbout Rohini Acharya Yadav Rohini Acharya Yadav is a remarkable figure whose journey from a dedicated medical professional to a political aspirant and public voice reflects courage, conviction, and service. Born on 1 June 1979 in Patna into the influential family of Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi—two former Chief Ministers of Bihar—Rohini has seven sisters and two brothers, including prominent politicians Tej Pratap and Tejashwi Yadav. Rohini earned her MBBS from MGM Medical College in Jamshedpur but chose not to pursue medical practice full-time. In 2002, still a student, she married Samaresh Singh—an IT professional whose father, Rai Ranvijay Singh, is a retired Income Tax officer and long-standing friend of Lalu Prasad Yadav. The couple lived in Singapore and the U.S. for
Read MorePragati Colony and Appendix E-scheme On the 25th of June 2025, Priyanka Jarkiholi MP, Chikkodi District was seen at the launch of various road developmental works in Rayabhaga assembly of Chikkodi, Lok Sabha. The whole cost of the developmental work goes up to ₹8 crore. This included road development in villages, and also the development of Bamblawad to Mudhola, Nipani State Highway. At this event, the MP was present with the elders of the village, along with the leaders and activists. What is Pragati Colony and Appendix E-scheme Pragati means development and development is the sole basis of this scheme. This scheme comes under the Department of Tribal Welfare, in Karnataka. Pragati Colony is basically for residential areas within a larger town or city.
Read MoreA 19-year-old woman from Varanasi was in love with a man and she believed him. Over the next week, a descent into brutality ensued — drugged, traded, and sexually assaulted by twenty-three men. A few were unfamiliar faces. Some recorded her, some laughed. So far, nine individuals have been taken into custody. The tale captured the attention of the media . Then, similar to many rape cases in India, it faded. However, cases such as hers never end. They grow. They enter a collection of women who were brutalized, abandoned, and never looked at again, as society continues to move on until the next rape case in the country arises. It's very simple to view this as a Law and Order issue.Ultimately, we desire to perceive these individuals as exceptions, as monsters, not resembling ourselv
Read MoreGrowing Intolerance - Ban Jeans, Ban Apps, Ban Books India is the world's largest democracy, and although this is a fact on paper, in practice, a specific group of elected individuals makes all the choices, shapes the narratives, and oversees our knowledge consumption. Any story that challenges the authority or the system is prohibited, which ironically brings to mind a famous quote by Oscar Wilde that states, “The books the world labels immoral are the books that show the world its own shame.” This is not a recent occurrence; numerous books were banned by the British. It is well understood that literature significantly influenced India’s Freedom struggle, and numerous literary figures contributed their efforts to raise awareness and inspire a sense of patriotism among Indians
Read MoreThe death of Mukesh Chandrakar, 33 a journalist known for his investigative reporting on corruption in Chhattisgarh, has raised significant concerns regarding the safety of journalists and the state of Press Freedom in India. Chandrakar's body was discovered in a septic tank on January 3, 2025, after he went missing on 31st December 2024. The reason behind is murder is linked to his recent reports exposing corruption in local road construction projects, specifically involving a contractor who is now a prime suspect in the case. Mukesh Chandrakar was a freelance journalist. After his father’s demise in childhood, he was taking care of his mother. He did various odd jobs and during teenage years he developed a liking towards journalism. He also started a popular YouTube channel with 1.79
Read MoreRajiv Gandhi was an ordinary pilot for Indian Airlines, content in his marriage to Sonia Gandhi and had no desire to enter the world of Indian politics. However, destiny had different plans for him. Following his mother’s assassination on October 31, 1984, he was officially appointed as the Prime Minister of India. Because he was unaware of the country's realities, we observe that Rajiv did not meet the criteria of being a great Prime Minister. He lacked a close bond with the community, and his developmental policies were also quite ineffective. His classmates noted that his bookshelves featured titles focused on science and engineering rather than those on philosophy, politics, or history. But his idea of governance surely included women empowerment. He was extremely sure
Read MoreThe Nehruvian Era: Part 1 The first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru mesmerized the world with his most famous speech Tryst with Destiny on the eve of India’s independence. His speech showed us his ideas for the nation. We learnt how he wished to see India, and every single word of his justified why it was very important to fight to foreign enemy. His words guided us that power and freedom comes with a lot of responsibility, and one should not take it for granted. Another aspect of this freedom was the partition of British India into India and Pakistan. India and Pakistan were born out of India’s Independence Act 1947, under Governor General Lord Mountbatten. These two newly born independent countries had leaders which were very similar in terms of personality. Both le
Read MoreJudicial Probe Initiated Into Mukhtar Ansari’s Death Amid Allegations of Poisoning
The recent death of Mukhtar Ansari, a notorious gangster turned politician, has ignited a storm of controversy amidst claims from his family of foul play through poisoning. Uttar Pradesh is on high alert following this incident, with heightened security measures in place across multiple districts. Amidst this tense atmosphere, a judicial inquiry has been swiftly ordered to investigate the circumstances surrounding Ansari's demise. Judicial Inquiry Ordered Chief Judicial Magistrate Bhagwan Das Gupta has taken the decisive step of initiating a judicial inquiry into Mukhtar Ansari's death. Ansari, aged 63, passed away due to a cardiac arrest at a hospital in Banda, Uttar Pradesh. The inquiry is set to shed light on the events leading up to his untimely death, which occurred shortly a
Read MoreDelhi CM Kejriwal Arrested: What’s The Now-Repealed Liquor Policy Scam Case?
The Delhi excise policy case involves two separate investigations, one by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the other by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The case originated from a report submitted by the Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar to the Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena in July 2022. The report highlighted alleged procedural lapses in the formulation of the policy that resulted in financial losses of over Rs 580 crore to the exchequer. It was alleged that the then Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, in his capacity as Excise Minister, made arbitrary and unilateral decisions that resulted in these losses. The report further claimed that the AAP Delhi government and AAP leaders received kickbacks from owners and operators of alcohol business...
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