The son of Rahūgaṇa, the sage Goutama, in the measured cadence of Paṅkti chandas, raises his voice in praise of Indra. His prayer arises from the serene depths of forests and valleys, where silence itself becomes a vessel of sacred resonance. In that tranquil vastness, the hymn is not merely uttered but lived—its sound woven…
Sanjaya continued his subtle description of the earth, its resources, and its rich culture to King Dhritarashtra, not merely as a recital of lands and wealth but as a gentle effort to free the king’s mind from greed, the root of all disorder. O King, not only rivers and mountains, but forests also are the…
The Narasimha Temple is located at the foothills of Susunia Hill in Bankura district of West Bengal, surrounded by rocky terrain, forests, and a peaceful natural environment, around 20–25 km from Bankura town. This is an open-air shrine rather than a structured temple, giving it a very raw and ancient spiritual feel. The exact age…
Washington/Islamabad: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to bomb Iran if they do not agree to a deal before the end of the two-week ceasefire on Wednesday, even as Pakistan urged the two sides to extend the truce and give diplomacy a chance. Trump had indicated that his team of negotiators could reach Islamabad…
Johannesburg: Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and senior all-rounder Deepti Sharma would like to bring out their respective ‘A’ games with the Indian women’s team trying to pulls all its stops to get back to winning ways against South Africa in the third T20 International here on Wednesday. The Proteas women lead the five-match series 2-0 and…
Rourkela: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Tuesday lambasted the Congress, days after the Centre’s bid to implement 33 per cent women’s reservation in legislatures in 2029 was derailed in the Lok Sabha, saying people will give a befitting reply to the party at the right time. Addressing an event here in the presence…
Cairo: Leading Indian shooter Shiva Narwal marked his return to the global stage after a long hiatus by clinching gold in the men’s 10m air pistol event at the ISSF Junior World Cup (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun) while Chirag Sharma added to the tally by securing bronze in the same event, here on Tuesday. In addition to the…
London: The Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, has held a wide range of high-level discussions with military counterparts and ministers on the evolving nature of conflict and countering emerging challenges in the Indo-Pacific in London this week. General Chauhan called on Luke Pollard, UK Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Readiness & Industry,…
Agartala: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday alleged that attempts were being made to create divisions among people on religious and linguistic lines, asserting that India’s strength lay in its unity amid diversity. Addressing a gathering after the consecration ceremony of Maa Chinmayi Soundarya Temple at Fakrimura, around 23 km from Agartala, Bhagwat said certain…
Salboni (West Bengal): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of seeking to “protect infiltrators” and alleged that her “associate” Humayun Kabir wants to build a Babri Masjid in West Bengal, which the BJP would not allow. Addressing an election rally at Salboni in Paschim Medinipur district, he said the…
