NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday held that Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act, which bars police and agencies from probing corruption complaints against public servants without prior govt approval, suffered from infirmities. But an SC division bench differed on its implication – while one judge declared it outrightly illegal, saying the…
Karl Popper was a 20th-century philosopher who championed open societies, critical thinking, and gradual reform over utopian political schemes In 1919, a seventeen-year-old student in Vienna joined a street demonstration organized by young communists. Police opened fire on the unarmed crowd, killing twelve people and wounding dozens more. The young student had encouraged his friends…
Robert Frost (Image: Wikipedia) Education is usually measured through marks, certificates, university degrees and professional qualifications. Those things have their place, but they are not the only signs of learning. Over the years, many writers, philosophers and educators have argued that education also shapes how people think, respond and interact with others. The quote of…
‘Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ episode 2 brings the tournament at Ashford Meadow to life as the Targaryens arrive. Ser Duncan, known as Dunk, faces his greatest challenge yet. After the death of his mentor Ser Arlan, Dunk seeks to prove his knighthood and compete among nobles. His young squire-egg remains by his side, offering…
Shekhar Suman takes a dig at Aamir Khan’s third marriage with Gauri Spratt: ‘Our government can’t run a double engine, he’s running a triple engine’ Actor-comedian Shekhar Suman has taken a humorous swipe at Aamir Khan following the actor’s marriage to Gauri Spratt. In the latest episode of his popular YouTube talk show Shekhar Tonite,…
Bollywood’s Badshah Shah Rukh Khan has been heavily rumoured to make a cameo appearance in Tollywood giant Allu Arjun’s upcoming film ‘Raaka’ directed by ‘Jawan’ fame Atlee. Some reports even claimed that the Bollywood superstar would shoot his scenes during an overseas schedule. However, the latest update suggests that these reports are not true. Shah…
RCB’s Josh Hazlewood (Image: X) As Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepare to face Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final, they will draw confidence from a player who has made a habit of delivering on the biggest stage, Josh Hazlewood.The defending champions are aiming to win back-to-back IPL titles, a feat achieved only by Mumbai Indians…
Marizanne Kapp and Chloe Tryon of South Africa celebrate victory (Getty Images) Marizanne Kapp produced a match-winning all-round performance as South Africa defeated India by six wickets in their Women’s T20 World Cup Group A clash on Sunday.Kapp starred with both bat and ball, first returning figures of 2/27 before unleashing an unbeaten 81 off…
Responding to Timothée Chalamet’s critique that opera is fading from public interest, New York City Opera has released an inspiring video that highlights the heart and soul poured into every production. Featuring behind-the-scenes footage of talented artisans at work and spirited crowds reveling in the performances, this initiative serves as a powerful reminder of opera’s…
Wesley So vs R Praggnanandhaa (Photos by Vivek Sohani) NEW DELHI: American Grandmaster Wesley So clarified the confusion around his controversial game against R Praggnanandhaa at the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid. He said that the draw was suggested by him, not by the arbiters. Explaining the tense moment on Friday, So wrote on X:…
