How Puri’s Rath Yatra gave us the word ‘Juggernaut’

The Rath Yatra of Puri, a significant Hindu festival honoring Lord Jagannath, profoundly impacted the English language. Colonial observers misinterpreted the event’s scale and fervor, leading to the term “juggernaut” to describe an unstoppable force. This transformation reveals how cultural misunderstandings can shape language, detaching a word from its sacred origins and imbuing it with…

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India cutting Russian oil imports by 50%? After Donald Trump, White House makes big claim; refiners await clarity

Indian refiners are reportedly set to halve their Russian oil imports, a White House official stated. However, Indian sources suggest this reduction hasn’t materialized yet, with December/January data expected to show any change. Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs denied any recent conversation between PM Modi and US President Trump regarding this matter, emphasizing India’s…

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‘Indian batters have become NRIs’: Sanjay Manjrekar drops explosive claim after home series collapse

Sanjay Manjrekar highlights India’s recent home Test series defeats, attributing them to structural issues rather than form. He argues that Indian batters, after excelling domestically, become like ‘NRIs’ due to extensive overseas play, returning underprepared for home spin conditions. This lack of recent match-time on spin-friendly pitches leaves them ill-equipped.

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Boston Bruins’ Mark Kastelic charges at New York Ranger’s 6-foot-9 Matt Rempe refusing to flinch

Bruins’ new forward Mark Kastelic charged Rangers’ Matt Rempe in their final preseason game after both left the penalty box. This incident followed earlier physical plays and penalties, showcasing Kastelic’s gritty character despite a significant size disadvantage. The fight, deemed a draw, highlighted Kastelic’s readiness for tough bottom-six roles ahead of the Bruins’ October 2025…

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