In defence of waiting

Why slowing down is not a loss of time but a quiet gain of meaning

Wet Deepavali likely over Tamil Nadu; RMC forecasts widespread rainfall next week

Intense downpour is likely to shift to north coastal districts, including Chennai, from October 22

Inter-college volleyball, weightlifting tournaments conclude at KU

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 18: The University of Kashmir successfully concluded its inter-college volleyball and weightlifting

JUs Bhaderwah campus organizes annual sports meet

Excelsior Sports Correspondent DODA, Oct 18: The Bhaderwah Campus, University of Jammu (JU), organized a vibrant sports meet for students, teachi

Being honest

It pays, definitely in the long run

Sainik School Nagrota wins Doon Cup, IPSC Band Trophy

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 18: Sainik School Nagrota has once again demonstrated its all-round excellence, winning top honours in

Govt Polytechnic Reasi organizes Annual Sports Day

Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, Oct 18: Government Polytechnic Reasi celebrated its Annual Sports Day with great enthusiasm and participati

Inter-district fencing competitions for U-19 girls conclude at MA Stadium

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 18: The inter-district UT level competitions in the sports discipline of Fencing (Under-19 girls) concl

BJCC lifts title in Police Martyrs Memorial Cricket Tournament

Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, Oct 18: The grand finale of the Police Martyrs Memorial Cricket Tournament, organized by IRP 1st Battalion

IDRS hosts grand function

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 18: International Daily Rising School (IDRS) organized a function with great zeal and dignity in the school pr

When memory becomes our Homeland

Ashok Ogra ashokogra@gmail.com Some stories speak quietly but stay with you for a long time. They tell of homes that were left behind, people who

Digital Push to Check Illegal Mining

The review meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to assess the readiness of the Integrated Mining Surveillance System, marks a signifi

Professor Yog Raj Malhotra The Visionary Architect of J&Ks Modern Education

Prof Kuldeep Krishan Sharma prof.ksharma@gmail.com In the annals of Jammu and Kashmirs educational and scientific development, few figures shine

LG pays obeisance to Lord Buddhas sacred relics at Russia

Meets Head of Republic of Kalmykia Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid obeisance to sacred relics of L

When the sea becomes a neighbour

The fresh wind rushes in, cool, salty, untamed

Cop held with heroin

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Oct 18: A Police Constable was arrested after a packet containing heroin was recovered from his car, here today

J&K Banks half-yearly net profit up at Rs 979 cr, Q2 at Rs 494 cr

BoD approves quarterly, half-yearly figures Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 18: While maintaining higher provisioning requirements owing to

Pakistan Army chief warns India of decisive response to any provocation

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 : In a sharp escalation of rhetoric, Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Saturday warned India of a decisive r

BJPs Devyani Rana, JKNPP-Is Harsh Dev file nominations from Nagrota

Will follow footsteps of my father Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Oct 18: BJP candidate, Devyani Rana and JKNPP-I president Harsh Dev Singh today filed their

Increasing farmers income is Govts main objective: Shivraj Singh

DEORIA (UP), Oct 18: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Saturday that doubling the income of the farmers of the country is

Delhi High Court protects JNTL Consumer Health from FSSAIs ORS trademark ban

Delhi High Court has granted interim protection to JNTL Consumer Health (India) in a writ petition challenging the Food Safety and Standards Auth

Passenger bus crash in northeastern Brazil leaves 17 dead

The vehicle crashed in Salo, a city in the state of Pernambuco, and was bound for the city of Brumado, in the neighbouring state of Bahia

Thiago Almada scored in the second half but Atletico Madrid had to hold on against Osasuna for win

Atletico Madrid defeated Osasuna 1-0 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Saturday as Thiago Almada scored in the 69th minute. The hosts dominated poss

Stuck in traffic, stuck in life?

What should be a 45-minute commute stretches to three hours

NZ vs Pak match abandoned; SA into semifinals

ICC WOMENS WC Colombo, Oct 18: The womens World Cup match between New Zealand and Pakistan was on Saturday abandoned due to incessant rain, a res

Renshaw, Owen set for ODI debuts

Perth, Oct 18: Australia will hand maiden ODI caps to Matthew Renshaw and Mitch Owen in Sundays series opener against India, as the hosts field a

U.S. returning Caribbean strike survivors to Colombia and Ecuador: Trump

The U.S. military staged a helicopter rescue for the survivors on Thursday after the strike on their semi-submersible vessel, suspected of traffi

Jharkhand crush Tamil Nadu

Ranji Trophy 2025/26 GROUP A Coimbatore, Oct 18: Jharkhand humbled former champions Tamil Nadu by an innings and 114 runs with young off-spinner

BC Bandh Complete in Nalgonda, Khammam

Tension prevailed in Nalgonda when BJP members allegedly pelted stones at Pavan Motors (Tata Nexa Showroom) near the Marriguda bypass road

Saurashtra hold off Karnataka

GROUP B Rajkot, Oct 18: Karnatakas reluctance for an early declaration robbed them of the time to bowl out Saurashtra in their second innings as

Indias Jumbo Population Falls Sharply: Study

According to the DNA-based Synchronous All India Population Estimation of Elephants (SAIEE), titled Status of Elephants in India (202125), the na

Mumbai pip J&K; Delhi secure 3 points vs Hyderabad

GROUP D Srinagar, Oct 18: Left-arm spinner Shams Mulani spun a web around Jammu and Kashmir to grab a seven-wicket haul as Mumbai beat the hosts

Los Angeles-San Diego I-5 interstate closed due to Vice President JD Vance event on No Kings Protest day

I-5 interstate between Los Angeles and San Diego is closed on Saturday.

Nampally Zero Milestone Still Marks Hyderabad Heart

Historians suggest that a display board with a brief description could help highlight its importance as a marker of the citys geographic centre.

What are the new PF withdrawal guidelines? | Explained

Why have the norms been changed? What has been the response? Why are Opposition parties opposing it?

People browse through gold ornaments on the occasion of Dhanteras in the city

People browse through gold ornaments on the occasion of Dhanteras in the city on Saturday. (ST)

6 HNLC workers held in Umsning IED case

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Oct 18: The sensational Umsning market IED recovery case has made some headway with the arrest of six overground worker

Tanvi storms into final of World Junior Cships

Guwahati, Oct 18: Indias top seeded Tanvi Sharma produced a near-perfect match against Chinas Liu Si Ya to storm into the final of the BWF World

Kos Minar in Old City Waiting for Restoration

Historians say that the twin Kos Minars once dotted the stretch between Golconda and Machilipatnam, but most were destroyed during modern infrast

Why do elephants face a jumbo challenge? | Explained

What has the latest study thrown up? Why was the census conducted across four landscapes? Which are the best habitats for elephants? What are som

Kummari Veedhi Diya Makers Keep Tradition Alive

The Prajwal Vani Welfare Society, under the Visakha Kushideep Project launched in 2013, is training special children with Down syndrome and autis

20 Workers Fall Ill After Food Poisoning In Konaseema

Durga Rao Dora said all patients were recovering and some had already been discharged. Medical officers from the Primary Health Centre also provi

HC Orders Telangana Government to Curb Animal Cruelty During Sadar Fete

The petitioner, A. Goutham, an animal welfare activist associated with the Stray Animal Foundation of India (SAFI), argued that while the Sadar F

Pandava Caves: Where Myth Meets History

According to local and tribal beliefs, the caves were built and inhabited by the Pandavas during their exile, as described in the Mahabharata.

AIMIM Leaders May Skip JH Poll Campaign

Asaduddin has remained a vocal critic of Rahul Gandhi and that will not change. Since there is no understanding between the AIMIM and Congress at

MP: 11-Year-Old Boy Dies In Blaze In Multistorey Building

The incident happened when the three-storied house belonging to a scrap dealer caught fire due to a short circuit, police said.

The Perfect Diwali Look

Shahnaz Husain Diwali is just around the corner! What better time than now to make sure you shine your brightest. The days running up to Diwali a

How are India-Taliban relations changing? | Explained

Is Indias Afghanistan policy changing? What did the Muttaqi visit achieve? With India deciding to reopen its embassy in Kabul, is it inching clos

BC Bandh Peaceful In Nizamabad

RTC bus services were halted during the bandh, leaving bus stations deserted. Protesters visited RTC depots and stopped bus operations. Commercia

Diego Pavia rushed for two touchdowns but Vanderbilt needed a fourth-quarter defensive stand. Here's how the Commodores upset LSU

No. 17 Vanderbilt defeated No. 10 LSU 31-24 at FirstBank Stadium as quarterback Diego Pavia rushed for two touchdowns and made a crucial late-gam

Mohun Bagan pip East Bengal to lift IFA Shield after 22 years

Kolkata, Oct 18: Mohun Bagan Super Giant ended a 22-year wait for the IFA Shield title, prevailing 5-4 in a tense penalty shootout over arch-riva

Kurnools Pyalakurthy, Bavapuram Villages; Where Tradition Dictates Social Life

Pyalakurthy has a population of around 11,000 with deep-rooted superstition that excludes members of the Boya (Valmiki) community. Locals say no

East Khasi Hills clinch title at NHM sports meet

By Our Reporter Shillong, Oct 17: East Khasi Hills District emerged as the overall champions of the inaugural National Health Mission Employees A

An Ode to Mans Best Friend

Rashik Biswa and Esha Chaudhuri journey through Shillong and Nepal to capture the spirit of Kukur Tihar, celebrating the gentle, loyal qualities

How government plans to set up new federal agency for entire transport sector for integrated planning, appraisal & monitoring

After Jaisalmer tragedy, another private bus catches fire in Bulandshahr; no casualties

Reports said that passengers broke windows and jumped off the bus to save their lives. Eyewitnesses reportedly said more than 60 passengers were

Diane Keaton pioneered complex femininity on screen

American film actress Diane Keaton, who has died aged 79, was an icon of style but also character. She challenged the boundaries and range of wha

Barca beat Girona in stoppage time

Barcelona, Oct 18: Substitute Ronald Arajo snatched Barcelona a 2-1 victory over Girona in stoppage time in La Liga on Saturday and ended a mini

Meghalaya vs Mizoram match abandoned

By Our Reporter Shillong, Oct 18: The Ranji Trophy 2025-26 plate group match between Meghalaya and Mizoram was abandoned here today on the fourth

Chhattisgarh: Maoist-stronghold Gariaband May Go Abujhmad Way To Become Naxal-Free

Local commander declares to give up arms along with cadres

The Special Surprise

By Christina K Sangma Raghav was a fine young boy, gentle and thoughtful for his age. Living with two older siblings and a little sister, he neve

The digital dictionary

Its essential for smart work, but one cannot keep aside the printed version

Saving Tigers, Securing Water: The Hidden Link Sustaining Indias Rivers

Protecting tiger habitats safeguards natural watersheds that supply freshwater to millions of people and vast agricultural areas across India.Rec

Polavaram ECRF Dam Works To Begin From Nov. 1

Water resources authorities disclosed that they are expecting approval of final designs of the ECRF dam from the Central Water Commission soon.

BCs Seek Justice, Not Political Sympathy: Payal Shankar

Shankar joined the agitation at Barkatpura in Amberpet constituency, riding a bike rally along with BC leader R. Krishnaiah and BJP cadres before

Row over caste bias: college says students conduct was unsatisfactory

Monsoon Recharges Pushing More Pollution Into Telangana's Groundwater

This was a disturbing finding revealed in the Groundwater Quality Year Book of Telangana State, 2025, released by the Union ministry of jal shakt

Bhopal-based journalists released by Rajasthan Police, day after detention for fake reports on Diya Kumari and demanding money

A spokesperson at The Sootr said that the duo was released around 6 p.m. and nothing concrete was found to prove the reports false

Cracker ban violated; air quality may dip soon after Deepavali

Several other towns and cities in north India also witness poor air quality. Ghaziabads AQI was 324 (very poor) the worst AQI in India, as per C

Case On Ex-BRS MLA Over Abusive Video

Balakishan also made vulgar remarks about the MLAs family and challenged him to a public debate, saying, If you have the courage, come for a disc

Amir Khan Muttaqi: Talibans diplomatic front

The acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, who survived the many conflicts of the country over the years, seeks legitimacy for the regime even a

Fire engulfs MPs apartment near Parliament; two girls injured; probe under way

Kejriwal targetsBJP over risingpower, waterbills

Lured by Loan Offer, R.M.P. Pays Up Rs 55k

Believing the caller, the victim transferred Rs 9,850 through a mobile payment app, followed by another Rs 45,866 as additional charges, amountin

Old Delhi markets abuzz with traditional firecrackers business; ban goes for a toss

Manduva Logillu Traditional Homestays for Tourists in AP

Decades back, many dwelling units were erected in the form of huts, tiled homes, or as homes with mud walls and by using other natural materials

Rain Deficit Hits Seema, Farmers Suffer Losses

Farmers faced hardships in Kharif season, incurring heavy losses. A lack of minimum support prices for the horticulture produce added to their wo

BJP failed to fulfil poll promise: AAPs protest over govt.s free cylinders before Deepavali promise

SLBC Tunnel Work Completion May Take More Time Than Expected

The government will now use the drill and blast method, replacing the tunnel boring machines (TBM) used earlier.

JMM to Go It Alone in 6 Bihar Seats

The party has decided to field six candidates in the second phase of the Bihar elections.

Ashley J. Tellis: Chinese whispers

The South Asia expert is now accused of keeping in his private custody around 1,000 pages of documents marked TOP SECRET and SECRET

Who is Seema Singh? NDA candidate whose nomination for Bihar's Marhaura assembly seat was rejected

Singh, a 42-year-old actor and politician, was fielded by the ruling NDA alliance from Marhaura assembly constituency, but her nomination was rej

Can Cancel Unofficial Registered Deeds: Telangana High Court

The court said that one could not take the stand that only civil courts have exclusive domain to declare that a document of sale deed is null and

Hyderabad: Fog, Speeding Blamed for Frequent Pile-Ups

While no one was injured in the October 5 crash, pile-ups often turn deadly. According to a 2023 report by the ministry of road transport and hig

Prashant Kishor: From backroom to ballot

The former political strategist, whose Jan Suraaj Party is contesting the coming Assembly elections in Bihar, seeks to disrupt the existing bipol

Trossard scored but Arsenal couldn't get three points. Here's what happened at Craven Cottage

Arsenal defeated Fulham 1-0 at Craven Cottage through Leandro Trossard's second-half header from a corner kick. The victory sent the Gunners back

VCK urges Tamil Nadu government to pass law against caste and honour-linked hate crimes in January

DPH instructs health officers to take up facility preparedness in flood-prone areas

Two-month old baby rescued from smuggler in Tiruvallur

IGCAR celebrates a milestone in Indias Nuclear Energy journey