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The present needs the spirit of ancient Nalanda

India, Dec. 27 -- Last week, I attended the first Nalanda Literature Festival at Rajgir, which is close to Nalanda, in Bihar. It is a commendable initiative, and Ganga Kumar, its prime mover, deserves... Read More


Jordan and India: The fight against extremism

India, Dec. 27 -- Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi's first full-fledged visit to the Hashemite kingdom of Jordan this month came at a pivotal time not only in West Asia's own regional geopolitics, bu... Read More


When what's said isn't what's meant

India, Dec. 27 -- I am writing this column from London, where I am holidaying over Christmas and New Year. Britain is a country I love and greatly admire. Something that never ceases to fascinate me i... Read More


2,781 fined for encroachment in Chandigarh this month

Chandigarh, Dec. 27 -- The enforcement branch of the Chandigarh municipal corporation has intensified its drive against temporary encroachments across various parts of the city to ensure smooth pedest... Read More


Imran Khan shares massive fees of A-listers like Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh; exposes Bollywood's budget-driven casting

India, Dec. 27 -- Actor Imran Khan is all set to make his comeback to the big screen with the upcoming film Happy Patel. In a recent conversation with Samdish on his podcast, the actor spoke about Bol... Read More


Vijay shakes head as fans chant TVK during Jana Nayagan event in Malaysia; gets hug from Atlee and surprise from mom

India, Dec. 27 -- Actor Vijay and the cast of Jana Nayagan, his last film, attended the audio launch event on Saturday at the Bukit Jalil Stadium in Malaysia. Several videos and pictures from the even... Read More


Jeffery R Holland cause of death: Influential LDS leader dies at the age of 85

India, Dec. 27 -- Jeffrey R. Holland, a prominent leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) and president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, died at 85, the church confirmed, ... Read More


Epstein's bizarre shopping list exposed: schoolgirl uniforms, binoculars, and more

India, Dec. 27 -- Jeffrey Epstein had a penchant for junk food, a fascination with binoculars, and a weird fondness for prostate massagers and schoolgirl outfits, NY POST reported, citing his Amazon p... Read More


'Sar tan se juda' slogans raised on Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan's directions: Charge sheet in Bareilly violence

India, Dec. 27 -- A recent charge sheet filed in the September 26 violence in Bareilly has alleged that "sar tan se juda" (beheading) slogans were raised on the directions of cleric Maulana Tauqeer Ra... Read More


Two held for double murder over rRs.r2.5 lakh debt in Aligarh

AGRA, Dec. 27 -- A dispute linked to an unpaid loan of Rs.2.5 lakh has emerged as the key motive behind the double murder case in Aligarh, with police on Saturday announcing the arrest of two men for ... Read More