Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao In the dawn-lit sacrificial grounds of the Vedic age, when the sacred fires rose heavenward, and the resonant melodies of the Sama Veda filled the firmament, the sages invoked Indra with solemn ecstasy. The chief priests, custodians of both the Rigveda and the Sama Veda, pressed the Soma in measured rhythm, each…
The King of Madra moved forward with his retinue when Dharmaraja gently cautioned him never to neglect his sacred prayers even amidst the press of war. The king, instead of replying in words, embraced him with deep affection, thereby assuring him that this act sprang not merely from the obligation of office but from sincere…
Ganesh Bigrah Temple is located in the town of Sualkuchi in the Kamrup district of Assam. The town lies about 35 km west of Guwahati on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra River. Sualkuchi is widely known as the silk weaving center of Assam and is often called the “Silk Village of Assam”. The Ganesh…
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Monday directed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to address the pending issues raised by the Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) against the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), in a case that has significant implications for cricket administration in Telangana. The matter came up for hearing before a…
Dubai: India on Monday issued an advisory, asking its citizens in Bahrain to remain vigilant, take due care, and adhere to the safety guidelines of the local authorities in view of the prevailing situation in the region. “Indian citizens are requested to follow updates and advisories issued by the Embassy of India in Bahrain and…
New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices will not be increased for now despite international crude oil rates crossing USD 100 per barrel, government sources said on Monday, even as authorities stepped up efforts to maintain uninterrupted fuel supply lines across the country. As the conflict in West Asia entered the tenth day, world markets plummeted,…
New Delhi: BJP’s nominated Rajya Sabha member Ujjwal Nikam on Monday sought protection of urban forests to improve air quality in cities. Participating in a discussion on the working of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in the Upper House, he suggested setting up a National Urban Forest Conservation and Management Authority. “I…
New Delhi: India on Monday advocated de-escalation of tensions in West Asia and called for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve all underlying issues, as it put the safety of around one crore Indians in the region as its top priority, along with securing energy security and trade. The US and Israel launched a major military…
New Delhi: A court here on Monday granted 10-day interim bail to activist Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, for attending his brother’s wedding. Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai was hearing the interim bail application filed by Imam, seeking relief for six weeks to attend the marriage scheduled this month. In…
New Delhi: India advocates de-escalation and return to dialogue and diplomacy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday on the widening West Asia conflict, while stressing respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states in the region. Making a suo moto statement on the crisis that broke out on February 28, when…
