When Arjuna, having subdued the race of Nivātakavachas, journeyed back toward the radiant Amarāvati, his eyes beheld a serene hermitage surrounded by tranquil beauty and a golden city shining afar. Wondering at such splendour, he turned to Mātali and asked whose capital this glorious place might be. The charioteer, wise and devoted, replied that in…
Lord Dakshinamurthy temple is located in Koyambedu, Chennai.The Dakshinamurthy shrine is part of the ancient Kurungaleeswarar Temple. Lord Dakshinamurthy is positioned on the southern koshta wall of the main sanctum, facing south — the traditional direction for Lord Dakshinamurthy, the divine Guru. The temple is believed to have been constructed during the Chola period, making…
Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday alleged that the Thackeray cousins have come together only for power, and lack any kind of program for Mumbai’s development. Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray earlier in the day announced the alliance of their parties ahead of…
Jaipur: Rohit Sharma was doing Rohit Sharma things on a balmy December afternoon. He played the swivel pull, the effortlessly lofted six down the ground, and swept the pacers from Sikkim for a good measure, as ‘Hitman’ lovers in the Pink City got the best present on Christmas Eve. On a weekday, around 20,000-plus people…
Hyderabad: India marked another major achievement in its space programme on Tuesday with the successful launch of LVM3-M6, further underlining the country’s growing expertise in heavy-lift launch vehicle technology and complex mission execution. The mission once again showcased the reliability and operational maturity of the LVM3, India’s flagship heavy-lift launch vehicle, reflecting years of sustained…
New York/Washington: China probably seeks to capitalise on the de-escalation of tension along the Line of Actual Control with India to stabilise bilateral relations and prevent the deepening of US-India ties, according to a report by the US Department of War. In its annual report to Congress on Tuesday on ‘Military and Security Developments Involving…
Mumbai: Akshay Kumar stepped out for a film screening in Mumbai and instantly turned the evening into a quiet family moment. The actor was joined by his niece Simar Bhatia, who is gearing up for her Bollywood debut and his sister Alka. Simar Bhatia is all set to enter the industry with Ikkis, an upcoming…
Mumbai: Another day, another big milestone for Dhurandhar. Directed by Aditya Dhar and led by Ranveer Singh, the film has crossed Rs 900 crore worldwide, becoming the first Indian release of 2025 to do so. What stands out is the film’s steady performance even in its third week. After a slight dip on its third…
Ahmedabad: Ishan Kishan finished as the highest run-getter in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and his super form with the bat helped him earn a place in India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad. The left-handed batter from Patna celebrated his India comeback after more than two years on Wednesday (December 24) by playing another super…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on its heaviest rocket, LVM3-M6, successfully placing a US communication satellite into orbit and said this demonstrates the mettle of India’s scientists. LVM3-M6, nicknamed ‘Bahubali’ for its heavy-lift capability, injected the 6,100 kg BlueBird Block-2 satellite into its intended…
