Sports fans in India know that calendars aren’t just for scheduling matches—they mark life-defining moments for heroes. Dive into why January 19 commands respect from cricket lovers and tennis enthusiasts alike, courtesy of Virat Kohli and Sania Mirza. Start with Sania Mirza, the Hyderabad hurricane whose birthday graces this date. On January 19, 1986, she arrived, destined to rewrite Indian tennis history. From her first ITF title to partnering with Martina Hingis for Grand Slam glory, Sania’s tally of six majors in doubles (three in women’s and three in mixed) remains unmatched for an Indian. Her journey wasn’t smooth. Battling…
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Manoj Tiwari, the vocal BJP leader and North East Delhi MP, labeled music maestro AR Rahman’s latest existential tweet as ‘beyond comprehension.’ The composer had shared a contemplative note: ‘Sometimes everything just slows down,’ prompting Tiwari’s swift and sarcastic rebuttal. Tiwari’s reaction came amid a busy political schedule, where he positioned Rahman’s words against the backdrop of India’s rapid economic and infrastructural growth, claiming that in a country building expressways, ‘slowing down’ makes little sense.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has scripted history by delivering homes to 62 lakh people – the highest number ever since 1947. This unprecedented feat under his administration’s housing drive has been hailed as a game-changer in addressing India’s housing crisis. Speaking at a grand inauguration ceremony, Yogi emphasized the double-engine government’s synergy between state and center. The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana has been the backbone, with UP leading in both rural and urban housing completions. ‘From mud huts to pucca homes, we’ve turned aspirations into reality for 6.2 million families,’ he declared. Breakdown of the achievement shows 40…
Bihar is set to transform its education ecosystem by entrusting school uniform production to JEEViKA self-help group women, emulating the Anganwadi success story. This women-led initiative promises timely, affordable clothing for millions of students while generating employment opportunities. Announced amid rising demands for better school infrastructure, the program leverages Bihar’s vast network of over 10 lakh JEEViKA didis. These women, already adept at various enterprises, will now handle uniform stitching on a massive scale. The state education department will provide sewing machines, fabrics, and designs tailored to school needs. What makes this different from past efforts? Community involvement ensures accountability…
In a major boost for the banking sector, the Enforcement Directorate has handed back seized assets totaling Rs 180.87 crore in the Zoom Developers money laundering case. The agency’s action aims to mitigate the impact of the multi-crore scam where promoters allegedly duped banks using forged documents and inflated project valuations. These properties, now returned to the banks, will be liquidated to recover outstanding dues and strengthen the balance sheets of the involved financial institutions. The ED stated that this is part of their broader mission to return the proceeds of crime to legitimate owners.
In the heart of India’s spiritual epicenter, the Kumbh Mela, lies a secret weapon for Bollywood success: a single, electrifying scene. This isn’t fiction – it’s a pattern. Films featuring that quintessential Kumbh moment have consistently shattered records, fueled by ‘takdeer ka saath’ or a heartfelt ‘Kumbh ki kasam’. Let’s rewind to classics. The 1975 juggernaut where a lover swears by the Kumbh amid swirling bathers and akharas marching in unison. That vow scene? It packed theaters for months, spawning dialogues etched in pop culture. Critics called it destiny’s perfect script. Then came the 1990s revival. A family saga woven…
Operation Sindoor has etched itself into military history as India’s Nagastra drones rained precision destruction on terror dens. Conducted under the cover of darkness, this audacious operation targeted infiltration hubs deep inside enemy territory, neutralizing threats before they could breach Indian defenses. The Nagastra-1, a breakthrough in indigenous technology, proved its mettle spectacularly. This backpack-carried wonder boasts a 15-kilometer range, GPS-guided navigation, and autonomous target recovery if needed. Operators watched in awe as the drones identified and engaged moving vehicles and armed militants with surgical strikes. Detailed post-strike assessments revealed demolished terror infrastructure: training camps reduced to rubble, weapon caches…
India’s stock market witnessed a blockbuster performance from three heavyweights—SBI, Infosys, and ICICI Bank—whose combined market capitalization swelled by over ₹75,000 crore in the past week. This surge has injected fresh optimism into the broader equity landscape. Kicking off with SBI, the nation’s largest lender saw its valuation soar on the back of stellar financial results and government-backed reforms in the banking space. Traders piled in as the stock broke key resistance levels, signaling a bullish trend. Not to be outdone, Infosys rode the wave of renewed tech enthusiasm. With multinational clients ramping up IT budgets, the company’s expertise in…
In a thrilling first-round encounter at the Australian Open, Emma Raducanu proved why she’s still one of tennis’s brightest prospects. The former Grand Slam winner defeated qualifier Elina Savinykh 6-4, 3-6, 6-2, advancing to the second round with poise and power. The match unfolded under the Melbourne sun, with Raducanu starting strong by holding her serve confidently in the opening set. Savinykh, however, refused to go quietly, mounting a comeback in the second frame with aggressive baseline play that left Raducanu scrambling. Trailing in the decider, Raducanu tapped into her champion’s mindset. She mixed up her shots masterfully—drop shots, lobs,…
Telangana is betting big on its youngest IPS talent to rescue Greater Hyderabad from traffic hell. The state police department’s latest deployment sends a squad of under-35 officers straight into the heart of the city’s gridlock battle. This isn’t routine reshuffling—it’s a high-stakes mission to restore order on roads buckling under explosive growth. Daily snarls at junctions like Ameerpet, Kukatpally, and the airport corridor have turned commutes into marathons. With vehicles multiplying faster than infrastructure can keep up, frustration levels are at an all-time high. Enter the new traffic czars: sharp, digitally native officers armed with analytics tools and a…