On the eleventh day, Bharata, having completed the purification rituals, commenced the sacred rites for the deceased king. In accordance with royal dignity and tradition, he followed these rites with generous donations. True to the civil and secular customs set forth by the late king, Bharata bestowed gifts upon the people: pure white herds of…
Bhalchandra Ganapati is located at Limba Ganesh village in the Beed district of Maharashtra. According to ancient scriptures, Chandra, the moon god, established this temple, which is mentioned in the Puranas. Bhalchandra is a unique form of Lord Ganesha, adorned with the moon (Chandra) on his forehead (Bhal). The name “Bhalchandra” itself translates to “the…
New Delhi: “The Brutalist”, which won three awards at the 82nd Golden Globe awards, is all set to release in India on January 24. The movie, directed by Brady Corbet and starring Adrian Brody in the lead roles, won the Best Drama Film award, best director as well as Best Actor trophies at the Globes…
New Delhi: Young India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal on Monday termed his maiden tour of Australia a learning experience and vowed to come back stronger after India went down 1-3 to Australia, surrendering the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The 23-year-old left-handed batter was one of India’s standout performers, amassing 391 runs at an average of 43.44, the second-highest…
Bijapur: Eight jawans of District Reserve Guards (DRG) and a civilian driver were killed after Naxals blew up their vehicle with an improvised explosive device in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Monday, police said. The incident took place near Ambeli village under Kutru police station when the security personnel were returning in their Scorpio vehicle after…
A vibrant debate has emerged on social media regarding the contribution of Hindu temples to India’s economy. This discussion comes at a time when significant developments are unfolding, including petitions in the Supreme Court challenging state control over Hindu temples under the Endowments Department, and the Narendra Modi government’s push for a Uniform Civil Code…
New Delhi: Celebrated filmmakers Yash Chopra and Shyam Benegal will be honoured at the upcoming edition of the Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF) 2025, set to be held in the Rajasthan capital between January 17 and 21. While the gala will bestow the Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award on Chopra, it will also pay tribute to…
New Delhi: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has urged the BCCI to end the “superstar culture” in the team and pick players for future assignments solely on the basis of performance and not on reputation. Harbhajan’s stinging remarks came after India’s 1-3 Test series defeat to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time…
New Delhi: The time when the first bullet train will run in India is not far, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday as he underlined the “rising” demand for high-speed trains from across the country and the sector’s “historic transformation” under his government. Launching a slew of rail projects, including inauguration of the Jammu…
New Delhi: The Congress on Monday announced a ‘Pyari Didi Yojana’, promising a monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,500 to women if voted to power in Delhi. The scheme would be rolled out on the lines of the model adopted by the Congress government in Karnataka. Announcing the scheme, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar…
