Don't Just Reform – Remove

Even a changed sedition law will be misused. SC’s review must end in scrapping Section 124A

China slams WHO chief's zero-Covid criticism

China hit back on Wednesday against what it called “irresponsible” comments by the head of the WHO, who described the country’s uncompromising and increasingly painful “zero Covid” policy as “not sustainable”.

Al Jazeera reporter killed while covering Israeli raid

Al Jazeera accused Israel of targeting Shireen Abu Akleh

Sreesanth debuts as playback singer

Sreesanth announced his re-tirement from cricket in early March, but the former fast bowler, who was known for his aggresive style on the cricket field, has said that he is now keen to focus his energy on films.

Namitha announces her pregnancy with a maternity photoshoot

Actress Namitha, who was last seen in the television reality show Bigg Boss Tamil, announced her pregnancy on her birthday yesterday. She took to Instagram to also share lovely pictures of her baby bump.

You will see a new, uninhibited version of me in Sarkaru Vaari Paata: Mahesh Babu

In his upcoming film Sarkaru Vaari Paata, Mahesh Babu has decided to get a bit yuppie with his look. Sporting a long-ish mane, colourful clothes and an intricate one rupee coin signage tattooed on his neck, his massy transformation has been the talk of the town. “It wasn’t intentional. I’ll attribute the long hair to the lockdown. While staying at home, I stopped combing my hair, so it just grew longer, and we decided to keep the look for this film,” he says, laughing.

Liverpool keep title hopes alive

Liverpool kept their Premier League title hopes alive as Sadio Mane's winner beat Aston Villa 2-1 on Tuesday to move level on points with Manchester City at the top of the table.

McCullum in race to become coach of England Test team

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum is a contender to take over as England Test coach, the BBC and other British media reported.

2 peddlers nabbed with 350kg ganja; consignment from AP

Rachakonda police arrested two peddlers and seized 358kg of ganja and a car from their possession.

Asani weakens to depression, crosses coast near Narsapur

The severe cyclonic storm Asani crossed the coast between Machilipatnam and Narsapur on Wednesday evening as a deep depression.

‘Bowing out with World Cup was perfect for me' 

German Legend Lahm Feels Football Has Now Become Very Offence Oriented

The Problem On Our Plate

Grains, meats, edible oils will be pricey for now. RBI, GoI course correction will take 2 years

‘Enhanced' accountability likely for social media cos

Changes In IT Laws May Lower ‘Safe Harbour’ Protection

Warhol's ‘Marilyn' sells for $195m, breaks US artist record

The sale of Andy Warhol’s 1964 'Shot Sage Blue Marilyn' eclipsed the previous high price of $110.5m for a Jean-Michel Basquiat skull painting at Sotheby’s in 2017

‘Outside noise doesn't affect me'

Mumbai Indians pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who picked his maiden five-wicket haul in the IPL on Monday, said he is happy with his rhythm and the “noise outside” doesn’t affect him personally. Despite the five-wicket haul, Bumrah has been able to take only 10 wickets in this IPL season from 11 matches.

Sri Lankan president urges people to stop ‘violence and acts of revenge'

ANGER ON STREETS: Burnt buses are lined up near former PM Mahinda Rajapaksa’s official residence ‘Temple Trees’ in Colombo

Reports claim Xi suffering from cerebral aneurysm

Chinese President Xi Jinping is suffering from ‘cerebral aneurysm’ and had to be hospitalised at the end of 2021, media reports said. 

Pulitzer for Danish Siddiqui, 3 other Indian photogs

An aerial shot of mass cremation in Delhi during peak Covid wave in India taken by Danish Siddiqui, who died in 2021 while covering war in Afghanistan

Relentless resistance puts Taliban on backfoot

Relentless attacks by a resurgent National Resistance Front (NRF) appear to have forced the Taliban into a corner, prompting a call for a meeting of “all factions” to firm up a strategy to stave off the anti-Taliban collaborative led by Ahmad Massoud, son of the erstwhile Northern Alliance’s slain commander Ahmad Shah Massoud. Residents of Panjshir in northeastern Afghanistan reported heavy fighting between Taliban and NRF fighters in parts of the region for the tenth successive day.

Putin seen limping on V-Day, raising health concerns: Report

Russia President Putin, 69, appeared to walk with a limp and sat with a blanket over his lap during the Victory Day commemorations in Moscow on Monday, raising fresh doubts over his health, Daily Mail reported.

Biden signs Ukraine bill, seeks $40bn aid, in Putin rejoinder

Washington sought to portray a united front against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as President Biden signed a bipartisan measure to reboot the WWII-era “lend-lease” programme, which helped defeat Nazi Germany, to bolster Kyiv and Eastern European allies. 

LSG EYE LONG-TERM SUCCESS

Lucknow Super Giants Have Embraced Mentor Gautam Gambhir’s Vision & Philosophy

Nehru opposed sedition law, says Sibal; what he tried to do, we are doing now: SG

Doing What Govt Should Have Done 70 Years Ago, Says Mehta

Cyclone Asani impact: Light to moderate rain likely in city

Light to moderate rains are expected at isolated places in the city and elsewhere in Telangana in the next 48 hours because of Cyclone Asani.

Destruction Of A Political Dynasty

The Rajapaksas are in retreat. Here's how Sri Lanka's economic crisis prised open their grip on the polity

Babies & Future

Japan needs more people. India needs more jobs, skilling and quality education

Crop switching to cause loss of 29L acres paddy

Telangana has reduced paddy extent by 12 lakh acres

Being Indifferent

An airline’s poor response to needs of a differently-abled child tells us a bigger story

As Russia claims gains in East, US says Putin is ready for a long fight

Moscow Pummels Vital Port Of Odesa; Kyiv Recaptures Villages In Kharkiv

After 36 years, a Marcos back as prez in Philippines; win prompts protests

A 1995 photo of Ferdinand Marcos Jr with a portrait of his late father. Marcos had fled into exile in Hawaii with his family during a 1986 ‘people power’ uprising that ended his father’s autocratic 20-year rule