Author: .

Why is National Sports Day celebrated on 29 August in India?

.

India celebrates National Sports Day every year on 29 August. This day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Major Dhyanchand, known as the magician of hockey. Dhyanchand is considered one of the greatest field hockey players of all time. Born in 1905, this player took Indian hockey to new heights with his brilliant skills. Under his leadership, India won consecutive gold medals in the 1928, 1932 and 1936 Olympic Games and established world supremacy in hockey. The foundation laid by his contribution also led independent India to gold…

Asia Cup 2025: These 5 players will not go to UAE with Team India

.

Asia Cup 2025: The countdown for the Asia Cup Cricket Tournament 2025 has begun. The final of this prestigious tournament, which is going to start in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9, will be played on September 28. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has already announced the team. This time Suryakumar Yadav will captain the 15-member Indian squad, while Shubman Gill has been given the responsibility of vice-captain. The selectors have kept five players Yashasvi Jaiswal, Prasidh Krishna, Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar and Dhruv Jurel…

U.S is planning to attack this country, which has the world’s largest oil reserves!

.

US military activities in Venezuela, the country with the world’s largest oil reserves, have created a stir on the global stage. US President Donald Trump has deployed naval warships and nuclear-powered fast attack submarines towards the coast of Venezuela. After this move, questions are being raised whether the US is preparing for military intervention in Venezuela. However, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has made it clear that US intrusion into his country is ‘in no way possible’. Addressing his soldiers, Nicolas Maduro said that today we are stronger than yesterday. Today…

Global Indian Council Commemorates 79th Indian Independence Day with Virtual Celebration

Dr. Mathew Joys

The Global Indian Council (GIC) hosted a dignified virtual celebration on Saturday, August 23, 2025, marking the 79th anniversary of India’s Independence. The event honored the enduring spirit of freedom while celebrating the values of unity, service, and cultural diversity that define the Indian identity across the globe. The program commenced with a GIC introductory video, followed by stirring renditions of the Indian National Anthem by Aditi and Ananya and the American National Anthem by Aryan, symbolizing harmony between heritage and homeland. GIC Global General Secretary, Mr. Sudhir Nambiar, welcomed…

The work of brokers is over; Driving license and marriage certificate will be made through WhatsApp… know how to apply

.

The Delhi government is going to launch a new service called ‘WhatsApp Governance’, through which people will be able to apply for documents like marriage certificate, driving license, caste certificate from home through WhatsApp. An AI-chatbot will fill the form and complete the process by taking the necessary documents. This will provide relief from both the rounds of government offices and corruption, and the services will be fast and transparent. Delhi government has started a new and digital initiative to make the lives of people easier. Now you will not…

Hindus urge Bordeaux National Opéra of France to discard culturally insensitive opera Lakmé

.

Hindus are urging Opéra National de Bordeaux (ONB) in Bordeaux (France) to withdraw Lakmé opera; scheduled for February 24-26, 2026; which they feel seriously trivializes Hindu religious and other traditions. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that a renowned institution like ONB should not be in the business of callously promoting appropriation of traditions, elements and concepts of “others”; and ridiculing entire communities. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, indicated that this deeply problematic opera was just a blatant belittling…

There will be catastrophic rain in these districts of UP on August 16; Big alert issued by Meteorological Department

.

According to the Meteorological Department, on August 16, moderate to heavy rain may occur at one or two places in those districts of western Uttar Pradesh which are adjacent to the border of Uttarakhand. The series of rains continues in Uttar Pradesh. Atul Kumar Singh, senior scientist of the Indian Meteorological Department Lucknow Center, said that there is very little possibility of heavy rain in the state for the next three to four days. During this time, only light showers will occur at some places. This will definitely give people…

Gautam Gambhir hugged his wife after India’s victory

.

New Delhi: Gautam Gambhir’s situation in England reminds me of that song from the movie ‘Kashmir Ki Kali’ – ‘Deewana hua paagal, saavan ki ghata chaayi, ye dekh ke dil jhuma, li pyaar ne angdayi’. After what happened on the Oval ground in the month of Sawan, Indian cricket fan Gautam Gambhir danced as if he had gone mad. In the Oval Test, amid the changing conditions, the love of cricket fans also stretched a lot. But, the way that exciting Test ended, Gautam Gambhir climbed into her lap. What was…

India’s historic win at the Oval… a memorable message for the players too

.

New Delhi: The Indian cricket team led by Shubman Gill won the hearts of the fans with its performance in England. In the last match of the five-match Test series played at the Oval, Team India won the lost match. The Indian players made a tremendous fightback before facing a setback and defeated England by 6 runs. This great victory is a message not only for the world but also for the players of Team India. This message is for those players who have started considering themselves bigger than the team.…

K. Kavitha adamant on OBC reservation demand; BRS leader goes on hunger strike

.

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K. Kavitha in Hyderabad on Monday started a 72-hour hunger strike demanding immediate approval of 42 per cent reservation for backward classes (BCs) in government jobs, educational institutions and local body elections in Telangana. The strike is going on at Dharna Chowk in Hyderabad. Before her strike, BRS leader Kavitha accused both the Congress and the BJP of playing with the future of OBCs in Telangana. She said that the Telangana OBC Reservation Bill, which provides for 42 per cent reservation, is pending with…