Ashes 1st Test LIVE Score, AUS vs ENG: Ben Stokes and co. aim to end decades-long drought in Perth
By_shalini oraon — Ashes 1st Test LIVE Score, AUS vs ENG: Ben Stokes and co. aim to end decades-long drought in Perth The hallowed turf of the Perth Stadium, baking under the relentless Western Australian sun, is more than just a cricket pitch this…
Stephen Lang says, ‘I’m not as despicable as I look’; talks playing evil men in Sisu Road to Revenge, Avatar | Exclusive
By _shalini oraon — Stephen Lang says, ‘I’m not as despicable as I look’; talks playing evil men in Sisu Road to Revenge, Avatar | Exclusive In the dim light of a quiet room, Stephen Lang’s gaze is enough to make most people…
Miss Universe 2025 LIVE updates: India’s Manika Vishwakarma among frontrunners for crown, ceremony begins
By_shalini oraon — A Crown in Reach: India’s Manika Vishwakarma Emerges as a Frontrunner in a Thrilling Miss Universe 2025 The air is thick with anticipation, a palpable electricity that crackles through the auditorium. From the vibrant…
Red Fort blast: Despite probe into Al Falah University, students sign up for seats to study medicine
By_shalini oraon _ the complex issue of students continuing to seek admission at Al Falah University despite its alleged links to a terrorism probe. — The Red Fort Blast, a University, and the Student’s Dilemma: Navigating Hope and Stigma in…
Scolded over petty issues’: Class 10 boy ends life in Delhi, alleges harassment by teachers in note
By_shalini oraon _the tragic incident, exploring its broader context and implications. — A Final Note, A System’s Failure: The Death of a Class 10 Boy and the Scourge of Academic Harassment In a quiet, grief-stricken home in Delhi, a final note…
National security adviser Ajit Doval holds talks with Bangladeshi counterpart on bilateral issues
By_shalini oraon / the recent talks between National Security Advisers Ajit Doval and his Bangladeshi counterpart. — The Silent Symphony: How Doval’s Dhaka Dialogue Composes the Future of India-Bangladesh Ties In the high-stakes theatre of…
Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar CM at Gandhi Maidan today; Modi, Shah to attend: 10 points
By_shalini oraon , expanding on the event’s context, significance, and implications. — A Grand Overture in Patna: Nitish Kumar’s Swearing-In Cements BJP’s Bihar Gambit The sprawling Gandhi Maidan in Patna, a historic witness to countless…
Did Saudi Crown Prince know about 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi? Trump responds
By_shalini oraon Of Silence and Realpolitik: Trump’s Response to the Khashoggi Killing and the Question of MBS’s Complicity The 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul was a crime that reverberated…
Haryana dancer assaulted at wedding after resisting groom’s relative’s advances | Video
By_shalini oraon / the distressing incident from Haryana. — The Unmaking of a Celebration: Haryana Wedding Assault Exposes the Festering Wound of Entitled Misogyny A wedding is universally meant to be a sacred celebration, a ritual of union, joy,…
Gangster Anmol Bishnoi deported from US; set to arrive in India today
By_shalini oraon Of Extradition and Emblems: The Deportation of Anmol Bishnoi and the Long Shadow of Gangsterism In a move that strikes at the heart of India’s most formidable criminal syndicates, alleged gangster Anmol Bishnoi has been deported from the…
US Senate unanimously passes bill to force release of Epstein files, pending Trump’s assent
By_shalini oraon In an extraordinary display of bipartisan resolve, the United States Senate has unanimously passed a bill compelling the public release of documents and records related to the sprawling investigations into the late financier and…
Iran ends visa-free entry for Indians after reports of fake job promises, kidnapping
By_shalini oraon / Iran’s decision to end visa-free entry for Indian citizens. — A Bridge Fractured: How Kidnapping and Fake Job Prompts Led Iran to End Visa-Free Travel for Indians In a move that underscores the complex interplay between…
How losing sleep helped Hyderabad man become lone survivor of the Saudi crash
By _shalini oraon — The Paradox of Survival: How a Sleepless Night in Hyderabad Saved a Man from the Saudi Crash In the annals of aviation disasters, survival often hinges on a fragile chain of seemingly random events—a missed alarm, a last-minute…
Red Fort attack preparation in the works for 3 years
By _shalini oraon — The Shadow Over the Ramparts: The Three-Year Plot to Breach India’s Symbol of Sovereignty The Red Fort in Delhi is not merely a monument of red sandstone; it is the pulsating heart of India’s sovereignty. It is from…
RSS worker shot dead in Ferozepur, Oppn says it’s ‘jungle raj’ in Punjab
By_shalini oraon / the killing of an RSS worker in Ferozepur and the resulting political fallout. — A Murder and a Metaphor: The Ferozepur Killing and Punjab’s Political Crossfire The killing of an RSS worker in Punjab’s Ferozepur district is…
Data shows slight ‘dip’ in early-November pollution in Delhi
By_shalini oraon _the slight ‘dip’ in early-November pollution in Delhi, exploring the data, the causes, and the critical context behind the numbers. — A Fleeting Respite: Decoding the Significance of Delhi’s Early-November…
India, Russia push $100bn trade target, advance EAEU FTA
By_shalini oraon _ India and Russia’s push for a $100 billion trade target and the advancement of the EAEU FTA. — Beyond the Rupee-Ruble: The Ambitious Recalibration of India-Russia Trade In the grand theater of global geopolitics, few…
Top leaders’ visit to Delhi fuels mixed speculations
By_shalini oraon _exploring the mixed speculations fueled by a top leader’s visit to Delhi. — The Delhi Diplomatic Waltz: Decoding the Mixed Signals of a High-Stakes Visit The arrival of a top world leader in Delhi is always more than a mere…
Delhi: Molester priest claims threat to life in Tihar jail
By_shalini oraon — Delhi: Molester Priest Claims Threat to Life in Tihar Jail – A Nexus of Crime, Power, and Impanity In the sprawling, overcrowded confines of Tihar Jail, South Asia’s largest prison complex, a new plea has cut through the…
Doctor warns that people with underlying heart conditions should avoid energy drinks, explains why: ‘Raise heart rate…’
By_shalini oraon — The Invisible Hazard: Why Cardiologists Are Sounding the Alarm on Energy Drinks and Heart Health In a world that often demands more hours than the day can hold, the energy drink has become a ubiquitous fixture. Its promise is…
Thrown out, abused, even hit’: What Rohini Acharya said after ‘quitting politics’ post
By_shalini oraon /The Political is Personal: Rohini Acharya’s Exit and the Crisis of Public Life in India The headline was a gut punch, even in an era desensitised to political vitriol. “Thrown out, abused, even hit’: What Rohini Acharya said after…
Bihar election results a victory of democracy, says PM Modi
By_shalini oraon — Decoding the Verdict: Why PM Modi Hailed the Bihar Election Results as a “Victory of Democracy” In the immediate aftermath of a grueling electoral battle, the phrase “victory of democracy” is often deployed as a platitude, a…
Belem Action Plan for Health and Climate Adaptation launched: $300 mn committed for health impacts of climate at COP30
By_shalini oraon / the launch of the Belém Action Plan. — The Belém Action Plan: A $300 Million Lifeline for Health on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis The Amazon city of Belém, Brazil, situated at the mouth of the world’s largest rainforest,…
J&K: 9 killed in accidental blast at Nowgam police station, several injured
By_shalini oraon _ the tragic incident at the Nowgam police station. — A Deafening Silence: The Nowgam Blast and the Unseen Scars of Conflict The morning of [Insert Date of Incident] in Nowgam, a bustling area on the outskirts of Srinagar in Jammu…
Amid US tariff hit, Cabinet clears 6-year Rs 25,000 crore export mission
By_shalini oraon _the export mission amid US tariff hikes. — Strategic Countermove: India’s Rs 25,000 Crore Export Mission Amidst US Tariff Onslaught In the high-stakes arena of global trade, unilateral actions by one nation often create ripples,…
Centre calls Delhi blast ‘terror incident’ as probe net widens
By_shalini oraon — A City on Edge: The Delhi Blast and the Widening Probe into a “Terror Incident” The term “terror incident,” formal and chilling, carries a weight that transcends the immediate chaos of an explosion. When…
Shubman Gill flags pitch concerns as Eden drama brews; Ganguly later steps in, inspects with curator Sujan Mukherjee
By_shalini oraon — The Eden Pitch: A Patch of Intrigue Where a Game is Won, Lost, and Fought Over Before a Ball is Bowled In the grand, crumbling theatre of Indian cricket, few stages are as resonant as the Eden Gardens. Its history is woven into…
India hits back over Pakistan’s Islamabad blast blame: ‘Desperate diversionary ploys’
By_shalini oraon — A Familiar Refrain: India’s Sharp Retort to Pakistan and the Unchanging Script of Blame In the fraught theatre of Indo-Pakistan relations, certain scripts are recycled with a wearying predictability. The latest act unfolded…
Jimmy Kimmel’s wife reveals how husbands’ battle with Trump caused rift in her family: ‘It hurts…’
By_shalini oraon Jimmy Kimmel’s wife and the familial rift caused by his public feud with Donald Trump. — The Human Cost of the Political Spotlight: When Jimmy Kimmel’s Feud with Trump Fractured a Family In the high-stakes, high-drama theater…
Red Fort blast LIVE: Delhi Police file case under UAPA, Explosives Act sections
By _shalini oraon _the Red Fort blast case, framed around the filing of charges under the UAPA and Explosives Act. — A Fortress Breached, A Nation on Edge: Decoding the Legal Onslaught in the Red Fort Blast Case The Red Fort is not merely a…
Lenskart set for muted listing today as The Great Valuation Debate heats up
By_shalini oraon _ Lenskart’s listing and the valuation debate. — The Spectacle and the Specs: Lenskart’s Muted Debut and the Great Indian Valuation Debate The Indian startup ecosystem, a theatre of soaring ambitions and even loftier…
Liquor, cut fruits, prisoners dancing: Another video of Bengaluru Central Jail goes viral
By _shalini oraon Beyond the Bars: What a Viral Video Reveals About Modern Prison Reform Another day, another viral video from Bengaluru’s Central Jail. This time, the footage shows a scene that defies the grim, popular imagination of prison life:…
BCCI confirms ‘ICC’s involvement in negotiation’ as Asia Cup trophy deadlock ends with Mohsin Naqvi: ‘Issue will be…’
By _shalini oraon — The Trophy and The Truce: How ICC Mediation Broke the Asia Cup Deadlock In the high-stakes world of international cricket, where billion-dollar broadcast deals and national pride collide, it’s easy to forget that a simple,…
If war breaks out…’: Afghanistan’s big warning to Pakistan as peace talks fall flat again
By_shalini oraon — ‘If War Breaks Out…’: Afghanistan’s Stark Warning to Pakistan as Peace Talks Crumble The fragile hope for detente between two of Asia’s most volatile neighbors appears to be shattering. In a dramatic escalation of rhetoric,…
Delhi AQI almost 400 as toxic air chokes city, efforts on to avoid GRAP 3, official says | Key points
By_ shalini oraon — Delhi’s Asphyxiating Air: AQI Nears 400 as City Gaspes, Officials Scramble to Avert GRAP-3 A familiar, noxious grey blanket has descended upon India’s capital, turning the skyline into a ghostly silhouette and marking the…
His parents sold land to send him there’: Rajasthan youth pursuing MBBS in Russia found dead inside dam, 19 days after he went missing
By-shalini oraon _the tragic case of the Indian medical student found dead in Russia. — A Dream Washed Ashore: The Tragic Death of a Rajasthan MBBS Student in Russia In the quiet, hopeful village of Suwana in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara district, a dream…
Harmanpreet Kaur breaks silence on handing World Cup trophy to Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami: ‘We had decided…’
By _shalini oraon Harmanpreet Kaur’s statement regarding the iconic World Cup trophy handover moment. — A Gesture Forged in Respect: Harmanpreet Kaur Breaks Silence on Iconic World Cup Trophy Moment In the high-octane, often brutally…
PM Modi flags off four new Vande Bharat trains from Varanasi. Check routes
By_shalini oraon _the inauguration of the four new Vande Bharat trains by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. — Connecting the Sacred and the Economic: PM Modi’s Vande Bharat Push from Varanasi Signals a New Rail Paradigm In a significant move…
Techie in Germany reveals how a ₹53 lakh home loan in Delhi was paid off: ‘Don’t take a home loan if you’re…’
By_shalini oraon — The Techie in Germany Who Cracked the Code: How a ₹53 Lakh Delhi Home Loan Was Paid Off Years Early The weight of a home loan is a feeling millions of Indian families know intimately. It’s a decades-long commitment, a financial…
Red flags in Govt: Can GenAI models track prompts of officials, leverage citizens’ data?
GenAI, government tracking, and citizen data. — The Digital Panopticon: Can GenAI in Government Track Officials and Leverage Citizen Data? The integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) into government operations promises a new era…
Delhi bathed in dust, norms openly flouted
By_shalini oraon _the subject of dust pollution in Delhi and the flouting of associated norms. — Delhi Bathed in Dust: A Choking Metropolis Where Norms Are Openly Flouted Delhi, the bustling heart of India, is once again submerged under a familiar,…
Easy to win if…’: Trump’s advice for Republicans after ‘communist’ Mamdani, Democrats sweep polls
By _ shalini oraon — Easy to Win If…’: Trump’s Post-Election Advice and the New Republican Playbook In the wake of any significant electoral outcome, the political arena becomes a stage for interpretation, blame, and strategic…
Exclusive: After setback in Supreme Court, Rural Ministry tells PMO it may consider MGNREGS resumption in West Bengal
By _shalini oraon — Exclusive: In Wake of Supreme Court Setback, Rural Ministry Signals Cautious Shift on MGNREGS in West Bengal In a significant development that could impact millions of rural households, the Ministry of Rural Development has…
JNU’s fault lines move from campus to court: University fights students and faculty
By_shalini oraon _ the shifting battleground of JNU’s conflicts from campus to courtroom. — The Courtroom Campus: How JNU’s Ideological Battleground Shifted from the Streets to the Bench For decades, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)…
UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky leaves 3 dead, video shows horrific crash
By_shalini oraon _The UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky. — A Fiery Scar in the Dawn: The UPS Crash in Kentucky and the Invisible Backbone of Global Commerce The pre-dawn sky over Louisville, Kentucky, is a familiar tapestry for aviators. On a…
Bilaspur train accident death toll rises to 11, ₹5 lakh ex gratia announced
By_shalini oraon _ the Bilaspur train accident, expanding on the brief news update to provide context, analysis, and human perspective. — A Nation’s Sorrow: Bilaspur Train Accident Death Toll Rises to 11, Ex Gratia Announced Amidst Questions of…
Signs of pullback: Sharp drop in Russia oil exports to India after US sanctions
By_shalini oraon |The sharp drop in Russia oil exports to India following recent US sanctions. — Signs of a Pullback: Decoding the Sharp Drop in Russia Oil Exports to India For two years, it was the defining trade relationship of the post-Ukraine…
ChatGPT Go free for one year in India starting today: All you need to know
By _shalini oraon — ChatGPT Go Free For One Year In India Starting Today: All You Need To Know In a move that has sent ripples through the tech and education sectors, OpenAI, in partnership with the Indian government’s “Digital…
Life beyond a metro: Villages, towns genesis of India’s women’s World Cup dream
By_shalini oraon | the genesis of India’s women’s cricket dream in its villages and towns. — Life Beyond a Metro: The Villages and Towns Forging India’s Women’s World Cup Dream The iconic image of the Indian women’s cricket team is…
How Cong leaders reacted to Shashi Tharoor’s remarks on ‘nepo kid’ Rahul Gandhi: ‘Dynastic influence not limited to…’
By _shalini oraon |the Congress party’s reaction to Shashi Tharoor’s remarks on Rahul Gandhi and the broader issue of dynastic politics. — The Dynasty Debate: Tharoor’s ‘Nepo Kid’ Jab and the Congress’s Defensive Reflex In the…