Shorts Archive

It is absolutely enraging to reflect upon the actions of Matthew Smith, a once-respected former deputy head teacher of an elementary school in London. This 35-year-old individual, cloaked under the guise of a trusted educator, committed unimaginably vile crimes. From the heart of the UK, he reached out via the dark corners of the web to exploit vulnerable children in India.

The Indian Parliament recently witnessed a lively debate due to a "No Confidence Motion" introduced by the Opposition. What's that, you ask? It's a formal way the Opposition expresses its lack of trust in the government. This particular debate had its fair share of drama and wit.

In a massive shocker amid the ongoing tensions in Manipur, the Kuki People’s Alliance (KPA), one of the allies of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), has just declared its split from the N Biren Singh government in Manipur. This politically potent revelation came into the limelight recently, stirring a pot that was already boiling with a volatile mix of political intrigue and violence.

Indian Navy's Chief, Admiral R Hari Kumar, has made a significant trip to Duqm, a strategically crucial port in southeastern Oman. The port of Duqm holds a commanding position overlooking the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. This location offers a significant vantage point, serving as an essential outpost for India in Oman to counter the pervasive issue of piracy in the Indian Ocean.

A deeply unsettling incident has occurred in the district of Kulgam in Jammu and Kashmir, where an Indian Army soldier, Javed Ahmad Wani, has mysteriously gone missing, a situation that has raised serious concern among the authorities. Javed, 25 years old and hailing from the Achathal region in Kulgam, reportedly vanished on Saturday evening, leaving the local population and officials shocked and alarmed.

Get ready to witness an incredibly heartwarming tale of love, devotion, and spiritual exhilaration. It features our very own Ramalakshmi, the beloved temple elephant of the Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy temple in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. The enchanting news that's garnering attention is all about Ramalakshmi's newfound joy - a delightful swimming pool built specifically for her!

Step right up and hold onto your hats, folks, because today's tale from the courtrooms of Mumbai is going to have you scratching your heads and, hopefully, chuckling a bit, too. Let's set the stage: a matrimonial squabble, a stern judge, three Rottweilers, and a husband who, by the end of this story, might very well wish he were one of the dogs.

In a significant decision that has sent ripples across India's political and business landscape, a court in Delhi has issued prison sentences for former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) Vijay Darda, his son Devender Darda, and director of JLD Yavatmal Energy Pvt Ltd Manoj Kumar Jayaswal. The sentencing is a result of a case related to discrepancies in the allotment of a coal block in Chhattisgarh, highlighting the robustness of India's judicial system in addressing corruption and abuse of power.

In a thrilling revelation, an ancient piece of art, estimated to be approximately 2,300 years old, has been recently discovered in the Puri district of Odisha, a state on India's eastern coast. What makes this artifact particularly unique is that it isn't just any artifact; it is an elephant statue, and not only that, it dates back to a time when Buddhism was the dominant religion in the region, particularly during the rule of the notable Emperor Ashoka.

Sunday was marked by an auspicious occasion in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district when Home Minister Amit Shah ceremoniously laid the foundation stone for an awe-inspiring, magnificent 108-foot-tall statue of Lord Shri Ram. The pivotal event took place remotely, with the Home Minister employing the technology of video conferencing to take part in the groundbreaking ceremony.