New York: Artemis II’s astronauts returned from the moon with a dramatic splashdown in the Pacific on Friday to close out humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than a century. It was a triumphant homecoming for the crew of four whose record-breaking lunar flyby revealed not only swaths of the moon’s far side – never…
Guwahati: The other day, it was Jasprit Bumrah. On Friday, Josh Hazlewood bore the brunt of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s blazing blade, as the 15-year-old insisted that he “plays the ball” and “not the bowler”. Sooryavanshi smashed 78 off just 26 balls as Rajasthan Royals chased down Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s total of 201 with two overs to…
Washington: Ahead of high-level negotiations aimed at ending the war in Iran, US President Donald Trump on Friday said that US warships are being reloaded with weaponry to strike Iran if talks in Pakistan fail to produce a deal. In an interview with the New York Post, Trump said, “We have a reset going. We’re loading up the…
Guwahati: Blistering fifties by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel powered Rajasthan Royals to a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL match here on Friday. Sent in to bat, RCB rode on a fighting half-century by skipper Rajat Patidar (63) to post 201 for 8. Virat Kohli (32), Romario Shepherd (22), and Venkatesh…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday called for time-bound action to position the state as the country’s “deep-tech capital” under the vision “Innovate in UP, Scale for the World”. According to a press statement, at a high-level meeting, Adityanath emphasised growth in sectors, such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, drones, green hydrogen,…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of those killed after a boat capsized in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura. The prime minister also announced Rs 50,000 each for those injured in the incident. He…
India may not always shout about its technological victories—but when it moves, it moves with quiet precision. The recent achievement of building a 1,000-kilometre “unhackable” communication network is one such moment. It isn’t just a technological upgrade; it is a strategic declaration. India is no longer playing catch-up—it is beginning to set the pace. At…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao The seer Sakti, son of the venerable sage Parāśara, raises his voice in solemn invocation to Agni through the majestic cadence of the Virat chandas of the Rigveda. His contemplation is not confined to the outer ritual alone; rather, it penetrates the subtle layers of nature and the inner essence of sacrificial…
After seeking the allegiance of every allied king, vassal lord, and kinsman, Dharmaraja completed the sacred worship and concluding rites of his holy sojourn, undertaken to cleanse the taint of wicked deeds upon the divine field of Kurukshetra. Acting upon his counsel, the drums of departure were struck and trumpets resounded, filling the valiant sons…
Sooranad Shaneshwara Temple is located in the peaceful village of Sooranad in Kerala’s Kollam district. The temple is surrounded by greenery, paddy fields, and a calm rural atmosphere, making it an ideal place for spiritual practices and peaceful worship. It is easily accessible from nearby towns like Sasthamcotta and Adoor, and is visited by devotees…
