Lakshmanrao Upadhayayula The seer Vāmadeva, one of the most revered sages of the Rigveda, invokes the divine presence of Agni through sacred hymns composed in the majestic Triṣṭubh Chandas. In the Vedic tradition, Agni is not merely the physical fire but the compassionate divine force that connects humanity with the celestial world. He is the…
Sanjaya spoke to King Dhritarashtra in a voice burdened with the weight of the dreadful spectacle unfolding before his eyes. “O King, the mighty warriors, drenched in streams of blood yet unwavering in their resolve, appeared like forests of blossoming palāśa trees advancing across the earth. Their crimson forms transformed the battlefield into a strange…
The Ashapurak Ganapati Temple is an ancient and sacred shrine dedicated to Lord Ganesha, situated at Namalgaon, approximately 10–11 km from Beed city in Maharashtra. It is one of the eight revered Ganapati temples known as the Ashtavinayak of Beed district. The name Ashapurak means the Lord who fulfils the hopes and wishes of devotees….
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Monday defended its decision to conduct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the Supreme Court, saying the exercise was undertaken in accordance with the law and the three orders on its roll-out were approved unanimously by the Commission’s three members. The law and prescribed Form 6…
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said India’s efforts to achieve ‘atmanirbharta’ in defence are entering the “second phase”, asserting that innovators will play the role of “impact players” in the endeavour. In his address at the plenary session of the Indian Navy’s annual seminar Swavlamban 2026 here, he also suggested building a…
New Delhi: The BJP on Monday held nationwide protests over Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s controversial remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding an apology from him and his party. Kharge sparked a controversy on Sunday with his “Modi ka baap bhi jayega” remark in response to an audience member’s comment that “the prime minister would…
New Delhi: Delhi BJP on Monday held a protest near the residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his alleged disparaging remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The protesters were stopped by police when they tried to march from Sena Bhawan Circle towards Kharge’s residence on Rajaji Marg. Delhi BJP leaders and workers raised slogans…
Sultanpur (UP): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was acquitted by a special MP-MLA court here on Monday in a defamation case related to his remarks against then BJP president Amit Shah in 2018. Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Raebareli MP, appeared before the court for the pronouncement of the verdict. Plaintiff…
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday decried Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “extremely unfortunate” and said it reflects that the main opposition party has not just suffered a political downfall but an ideological downfall as well. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday sparked a controversy with his…
Wellington: India are planning to retain a dedicated group of bowlers in New Zealand as backup options for the two-match Test series next month and left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh is being considered for a part in this “bulletproof” workload management plan, bowling coach Morne Morkel said on Monday. The Indian team management has drawn up…
