Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao The sage Agastya, immersed in the rhythmic cadence of Trishtup meters within the Rigveda, raises a profound invocation to Indra, the luminous sovereign of divine grace and cosmic vitality. In this sacred utterance, Indra is envisioned not merely as a celestial ruler, but as an intimate benefactor of humanity, one who responds…
Dhṛtarāṣṭra, filled with anxious curiosity, addressed Sañjaya directly and said, “Tell me, how did so many seasoned warriors assail that youthful hero?” Sañjaya replied with composed gravity that Droṇa had arrayed the army in the formidable Padma-vyūha, a circular formation resembling a lotus of many layered petals. In each petal stood kings of varied prowess,…
Bhumapura Hanuman Temple is located in Bhumapura village near Modaj in Mahemdavad Taluk of Kheda district, Gujarat. The temple is about 8 km from Mahemdavad, around 21 km from Kheda town, and nearly 40 km from Ahmedabad. Surrounded by peaceful farmlands, it is one of the most revered Hanuman temples in central Gujarat and attracts…
New Delhi: As Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concluded her official visit to India on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs said it reaffirmed the commitment of the two sides to nurture a partnership pivotal to the shared growth and prosperity of both countries. The India-Japan partnership is also an anchor for promoting peace, prosperity…
New Delhi: The scoreboards see runs. The selectors see talent. The public sees a phenomenon. But somewhere beneath the helmet and behind the growing celebrity is a 15-year-old still negotiating the uncertainties of adolescence. As India celebrates the astonishing rise of batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi and eagerly awaits his debut, another conversation is quietly unfolding…
New Delhi: AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said he would write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to roll back the 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol (E20) programme, alleging that it adversely affects vehicle mileage and has raised public concerns. In a video message posted on X, Kejriwal claimed that the Centre…
Lucknow: State government authorities are preparing to initiate bulldozer action against properties linked to two accused in the alleged Ram Temple donation theft case, even as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) widened its probe by questioning trustee Anil Mishra behind closed doors and separately grilling construction in-charge Gopal Rao in Ayodhya on Friday. The questioning…
Tehran: The body of Iran’s supreme leader who was killed in US-Israeli strikes that triggered the Middle East war arrived at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla on Friday ahead of his funeral, state media reported. Millions of people and a coterie of foreign dignitaries were expected to attend Saturday’s official ceremony for Ali Khamenei, with Tehran’s chief…
New Delhi: Air India Ltd. announced on Thursday that it will be reducing fuel surcharge on select international routes. The routes included in North America and Australia has its surcharge reduced to $200 from $280. Similarly, European routes also saw its fuel surcharge decrease to $125 from $205. The move comes after a sharp moderation…
Online Sports Desk Ceiarino Ronaldo scored his first World Cup knockout round goal! And it helped boost Portugal to the round of 16. The 41-year-old soccer icon netted the goal in the secod half of Portugal’s 2-1 World Cup win over Croatia on Thursday, July 2 at BMO Field in Toronto, which advanced it to…
