Arvind Kejriwal’s stand to not attend Justice Swaran Kanta Sharma’s court is an unhealthy precedent and is a direct affront to the rule of law. It can have the cascading effect of spreading distrust towards judiciary. Kejriwal must explore all legal avenues and avoid the political theatre of boycotting courts.
Sabastian Sawe’s London Marathon record is a triumph of relentless human progression
Sabastian Sawe’s sub-two-hour marathon isn’t just a record, it’s a triumph of relentless human progression. With tighter doping controls, the gains reflect smarter training, tech, and improved equipment. The milestone may well fall again, but it proves there is no limit to human achievement when ambition meets innovation and discipline.
Raghu Rai didn’t let aesthetics defang truth. His works are a moral witness to Indian history
Raghu Rai wasn’t just a photographer; he was India’s historian. His works act as a moral witness to the most seminal events—from Emergency to Bangladesh Liberation War, 1984 anti-Sikh riots, to Union Carbide gas leak. He didn’t let aesthetics defang truth. He made looking away from uncomfortable truths difficult.
Earlier it was the four minute mile, broken by Sir Roger Bannister. Or ten seconds for one hundred metres.