Author: Rahul M

Those familiar with Bengaluru-based Senior Advocate Aditya Sondhi’s writing may pigeonhole him as an author with a distinctly academic bent: two of his books dive deep into the alumni of Bishop Cotton Boys’ School, his alma mater, while his latest book, Poles Apart, is a dissection of the nature of democracy and military rule in the Indian subcontinent. But those who know him a little better will be aware of his abiding interest in theatre dating back to his school days. He is also the founder of amateur theatre circle Usher. Sondhi’s latest volume Two Plays contains his initial forays…

ChandigarhJul 8, 2025 10:40 IST First published on: Jul 8, 2025 at 10:40 IST Share THE OPPOSITION from some khap panchayats notwithstanding, former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and ex-BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh made an appearance as chief guest at an event in Haryana’s wrestling backyard Sunday.The leader who is facing sexual harassment allegations from several wrestlers was invited to an event to felicitate wrestler Rachna Parmar, in Bond Kalan village of Charkhi Dadri district. Parmar, a member of the Rajput community, recently won a gold medal in the women’s 43 kg category at the Under-17 Asian…

Quantum computers hold incredible promise, but one major challenge still stands in the way: their struggle to correct errors during calculations. To build truly reliable quantum machines, scientists need to simulate these quantum processes on regular computers to make sure they’re working correctly. That’s no easy feat—it’s one of the most complex tasks in computing. […]

JammuJul 8, 2025 09:00 IST First published on: Jul 8, 2025 at 09:00 IST Share Barely a few weeks after Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha claimed his limited administrative authority, J&K Deputy Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) leader Surinder Choudhary on Sunday raked up the issue of dual power centres in the Union Territory (UT), saying the elected government was “not able to do enough for the people”. Asking Sinha why he was not returning the file relating to the Transaction of Business Rules (TBR) that would define the respective powers of the L-G and the…

LucknowJul 8, 2025 09:29 IST First published on: Jul 8, 2025 at 08:00 IST Share WHEN THE BJP can resolve all difficult issues – be it Article 370 or building the Ram Temple in Ayodhya – what is holding it back from providing Scheduled Caste (SC) reservation to the Nishad community, the ruling party’s ally and Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad told The Indian Express. The state Fisheries Minister, who is also the NISHAD Party chief, said the BJP should fulfil the long-pending demand soon or it may face “difficulties” in the 2027 Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. The Nishads,…

It was 1990, a time when Rs 200 went a long way. For struggling 20-year-old student Venkatesh Mahadeva Vaidya, that sum represented hope — borrowed money paid to a stranger promising a government job.The man, however, vanished overnight, and a case filed by Vaidya lay unsolved for 35 years. Until last week, when a clever courier ruse finally led to the capture of the accused, B Keshavamurthy Rao, now aged 72.For the Sirsi rural police in Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district, this marked the closure of the station’s oldest pending case.It began, though, with an element of chance. Story continues below…

Jul 8, 2025 09:36 IST First published on: Jul 8, 2025 at 07:23 IST Share In the last leg of his eight-day and five-nation tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Namibia on Tuesday in what is the first visit by an India PM in 27 years. In Namibia, Modi will meet President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and “chart a new roadmap for cooperation for the benefit of the two peoples, regions and the wider Global South,” the PM said. Modi will also address a joint session of the Namibian Parliament. During the visit, there will also be an agreement to introduce…

As voters scramble to put together their papers for the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive for new Bihar electoral rolls, the document most in demand is No. 6 on its list of 11 – a domicile or residential certificate.One reason for this is that applicants are largely being allowed to submit just Aadhaar – the most commonly available document – as proof of residence to get a domicile certificate. Ironically, Aadhaar itself does not figure in the list of 11 documents the EC has specified to prove date of birth / residence as part of the SIR. Between…

Hearing aids can be life-changing devices, opening up a world of sound and improving your quality of life. However, it’s no secret that adjusting to them can take time and patience. Whether you’re exploring options for hearing aids in Adelaide or have just started using them, this guide will help you understand the adjustment process and make it as smooth as possible. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t worry—you’re not alone. This article will explore how hearing aids work, common challenges you might face, and practical tips to make the transition easier. Understanding Hearing Aids Hearing aids amplify sound, allowing you…

“While Anthem received a lot of negative reviews, it obviously has a lot of production value behind it,” he says, as well as “buyers who want to play the game regardless.” He has never played the game before. Now, he says, he won’t get to.Easier said than done. Video games are a more dynamic medium than books or film, one that is predicated on both a player’s autonomy in the game and can be supplemented through updates and downloadable content. Online games can be even trickier. SKG, however, argues that past multiplayer online games have survived without company servers through…