Noted Leftist historian K N Panikkar, who critiqued colonial historiography’s simplistic view of culture and highlighted how indigenous intellectuals offered an alternative paradigm of modernity, passed away at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday. He would have turned 90 next month.Panikkar, affectionately called KN by his colleagues, belonged to a select group of historians…
“My personal relationship with Suvendu Adhikari was very good,” said Mahua Moitra. NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra heaping praise on Suvendu Adhikari, who is her party chief Mamata Banerjee‘s arch nemesis, has raised eyebrows as the mass exodus of leaders from the “sinking” TMC continues to shape West Bengal politics.Mahua’s “Suvendu supported…
India-born left-arm pacer Jai Moondra made a memorable start to his international career by becoming only the second Ireland player to take a wicket with the first ball of his T20I career.Playing his first international match against India in Belfast on Friday, Moondra struck with the first delivery of his spell in the second over…
Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill (Pic credit: IPL) Everything about Gujarat Titans’ season has revolved around the opening pair of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, and now former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has joined the growing list of admirers of the duo.The pair once again showcased their brilliance in Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals, stitching…
Veteran actress Farida Jalal reflects on being typecast yet becoming the face of on‑screen love. She set a moral limit early on, stayed true to it, and still built a six‑decade career across films, TV, and OTT, proving money is easy but respect and status are hard‑earned through sacrifice. Veteran actress Farida Jalal has seen…
Blake Lively has called upon her husband, Ryan Reynolds, as a pivotal witness in her high-stakes lawsuit against Justin Baldoni. The actress claims that Baldoni perpetuated a detrimental work environment and launched smear tactics amid the promotion of ‘It Ends With Us. As the legal dispute between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni continues, the actress…
India remain firmly in control of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle after taking a 178-run first-innings lead on a rain-hit third day. Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar played a key role with four wickets and later praised his experienced spin partner Ravindra Jadeja for his remarkable consistency.Speaking after the day’s play, Suthar said…
Marie Curie once offered a powerful message about self-belief, perseverance and the importance of finding a purpose in life: “We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained.” Curie wrote these words in a letter to her brother Joseph on March 18, 1894, when she…
RBI has garnered $136.38 billion through the special dollar swap scheme which it launched in June In May 2026, amid the raging US-Iran war, PM Narendra Modi urged citizens to reduce gold buying, travel abroad and fuel consumption to preserve India’s foreign exchange reserves which had come under pressure due to rupee’s depreciation exacerbated by…
Some days ask you to hold the reins tighter, and this is one. The Moon sits in a sensitive angle for you, and Saturn’s pressure makes you notice every flaw, every shortfall, every annoying comment. Don’t let that mood run your house.Your expenditure may cross your income today, mostly through small leaks. A cab instead…
