Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao The spirit of the Vedas is transcendental, yet its aim is profoundly human: the well-being of all existence. In the ancient prayer voiced by seers for universal harmony, later echoed in the benediction “May all be happy, may all be free from illness, may all behold auspiciousness, may none suffer,” the heart…
Dharmaraja celebrated Abhimanyu’s marriage with such perfect observance of sacred rites that both noble lineages were filled with profound joy. The assembled guests departed, overwhelmed by the honours, courtesies, and solemn customs they had witnessed, while the Pandavas themselves shone with the quiet radiance of fulfilled duty and inward contentment. After four days of festivity…
Sri Dattatreya Swamy Temple is located on *Dattatreya Pahad* in the Sitaram Bagh area of Hyderabad, Telangana. The temple lies near Mangalhat and Asif Nagar within the old city region. Built on a small hill, devotees reach the shrine by climbing a flight of steps from the base. Despite being in the heart of Hyderabad,…
Washington: United States Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said that a US submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters. He said it was the first sinking of an enemy vessel by torpedo since World War II. “An American submarine sunk an Iranian warship that thought it was safe in international waters,” Hegseth told reporters….
Patna: Bihar was abuzz with speculation on Wednesday that Janata Dal-United president and the state’s longest-serving Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may move to the Rajya Sabha, paving the way for the Bharatiya Janata Party to take the top post while accommodating his son Nishant as deputy CM. Sources from the JD-U stated that the veteran…
New Delhi: India supports a Myanmar-led and Myanmar-owned peace process that can deliver lasting peace and development for all in the Southeast Asian country, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday. The external affairs minister also highlighted the importance India attaches to its ties with Myanmar saying the country lies at the confluence of…
Bengaluru: Accusing the Siddaramaiah-led government in Karnataka of diverting funds meant for the development of SC/ST communities to fund its guarantee schemes, opposition BJP on Wednesday questioned top Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s silence on what it termed as “SC/ST Funds Chori”. Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly R Ashoka accused the government of “stealing”…
Kingston (Canada): The joint attack launched by the United States and Israel on Iran began on February 27 and has sparked a fast-moving conflict that could expand across the Middle East. Iran’s response has already included strikes on US bases in surrounding countries as far away as Qatar and Oman, and has announced the closure…
Mumbai: The BJP on Wednesday announced four candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Maharashtra, including Union minister Ramdas Athawale and former state minister Vinod Tawde. Besides Athawale and Tawde, the party has also fielded Nagpur ex-mayor Maya Chintaman Ivnate and former member of the legislative council (MLC) Ramrao Wadkute for the biennial elections….
Hyderabad: Holi, the festival of colours, was celebrated in Telangana with fervour on Wednesday as people smeared ‘gulal’ on each other’s faces and distributed sweets to friends and relatives. Children and youth revelled in Holi celebrations organised at apartments and other residential complexes in Hyderabad and other towns in the state. The festival was celebrated…
