Day: May 30, 2026

RCB Eye Historic Back-to-Back Glory

Arijit Bose
RCB

Ahmedabad: For nearly two decades, Royal Challengers Bengaluru symbolised both passion and heartbreak in the Indian Premier League. Despite fielding cricketing icons and entertaining millions with fearless batting, the franchise repeatedly fell short of winning the title. That narrative finally changed in 2025 when RCB defeated Punjab Kings in a thrilling final to clinch their maiden IPL crown and end years of disappointment. Now, as the IPL 2026 season approaches its climax, RCB stand on the verge of achieving something even more special — defending their title and establishing themselves…

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Sanskrit Vyakarana – Aṣṭādhyāyī  of Panini

Arijit Bose
Panini

Lucknow: To study any subject in a systematic manner, we must first understand the language well and also the method of logical reasoning on which any scientific enquiry is based. To read an advanced text book in any subject today, for example, a good command of English language and grasp of logical methodology would be essential. Thus the popular dictum “Kāṇādaṃpāṇinīyaṃ ca sarvaśāstropakārakam”, serves to remind us that Sanskrit grammar (Vyakarana) as expounded by Panini   along with epistemology as expounded by Kanada in Vaisesika Darshana,  form the foundational subjects essential…

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Gram Pradhans as Prashasaks: Strategic Balancing Act in Hindi Heartland

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a carefully thought out administrative move with significant political implications, the Government of Uttar Pradesh has appointed outgoing Gram Pradhans of nearly 57,694 Gram Panchayats as “Prashasaks” (administrators) after the completion of their official tenure on May 26, 2026. The decision, taken under the leadership of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has introduced a new model of rural governance continuity at a time when Panchayat elections in the state are facing considerable delays. For the first time in Uttar Pradesh’s Panchayati Raj history, elected village heads have…

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