Supreme Court stays FIR against Uttarakhand’s Gym Owner ‘Deepak Kumar’; lifts social media restrictions
New Delhi, 31 August—In a significant intervention setting aside Uttarakhand High Court’s order, the Supreme Court today stayed proceedings arising from an FIR against Dehradun gym owner Deepak Kumar, popularly referred to as ‘Mohammad Deepak’, over a confrontation involving members of the Bajrang Dal and a Muslim shopkeeper. A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and […]
The Eternal Kaviraj: Remembering Shailendra, the People’s Poet, on His 103rd Birth Anniversary
On August 30, 2026, lovers of literature and music commemorated the 103rd birth anniversary of Shankardas Kesarilal, known to the world simply as Shailendra. Fondly bestowed with the title Kaviraj (the king of poets) by his peers, Shailendra remains one of the most beloved figures in Indian cultural history. Though he passed away at the […]
The Madison Square Double Speak
On a late-August Saturday at Madison Square Garden, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stood before thousands of Indian Americans to proclaim a simple, seductive truth: “Humanity is one.” He invoked Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—“the world is one family”—and insisted that any Hindu who dreams of a Muslim-free India “ceases to be a Hindu.” It was a stirring performance […]
Journalist and Columnist Gyan Bhadra Presents the Book “An Elixir of Healthy Life” to Dr. R. K. Kapoor
New Delhi: Journalist and noted columnist Gyan Bhadra today presented his book “An Elixir of Healthy Life” to Dr. R. K. Kapoor, Delhi-based renowned General Physician, Chairman of Hygiea Hospital, Munirka, philanthropist and a physician widely known for his commitment to poor and underprivileged patients. The book is essentially a compilation of health-related articles based […]
HORSING AROUND ON HORMUZ
As the Gulf War enters its seventh month, it has become evident that all the horsing around is centred on the Strait of Hormuz. The expression “horsing around” means “ to act in a silly, noisy, playful, or rough way instead of being serious.” But this is serious, no matter who the riders are. United States President Donald […]
BJP CHIEF’S ACTION AGAINST 3 DELHI PARTY MPs VISITING SAJJAN KUMAR’S HOUSE
NEW DELHI: The controversies around the death of 1984 Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar have claimed three new victims — this time on the opposite side of the political spectrum. A few days after Congress leader Deepender Hooda was intensely criticised by his party colleagues for praising the controversial figure, three BJP MPs have now […]
BIHAR REPLACES ‘FAIL’ WITH ‘ELIGIBLE FOR SKILLS’ ON CLASS 10, 12 MARKSHEETS
NEW DELHI: Bihar Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari has announced a significant change in how students’ academic outcomes are reflected on certificates, emphasising the importance of maintaining their morale. The word ‘Fail’ will no longer be used on the marksheets of Matric (Class 10) and Inter (Class 12) students in the state. Instead, the term ‘Eligible […]
NEPAL FLOODS: DEATH TOLL CROSSES 580 AS NEPAL ALLOWS INDIA STEP UP RESCUE EFFORTS
NEW DELHI: Four days after a devastating flash flood swept through the Nepal-Tibet border region that killed at least 580 and 2400 missing, Chinese rescuers finally reached the Gyirong immigration centre that was swallowed by a massive wall of water and mud. Revised its earlier decision not to allow any foreign country send rescue teamsNepal has […]
VOTERS ANGRY WITH MLAs THAN CHIEF MINISTERS IN 3 POLL-BOUND STATES
NEW DELHI: Two surveys in poll-bound states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand reveal voter anger against sitting MLAs. But they also show that the anger might not have transformed into anti-incumbency against the chief ministers. The BJP remains competitive in UP and Uttarakhand, and the AAP retains an edge in Punjab. However, the latest […]
‘It’s a crime, PM Modi must order filing FIR’: Rahul Gandhi on Kharg’s ‘purification’ controversy
New Delhi, 29 August— In a determined attack on the ruling RSS-BJP ecosystem, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today demanded an FIR against those involved in the alleged ‘shuddhikaran’ (purification) ceremony at a Haldwani venue where Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a rally, calling the sordid episode a “crime” and urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene. The […]
