London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to resign on Monday (June 22) and set out a timetable for his departure, the Observer newspaper reported on Saturday. The newspaper said Starmer had concluded that his position was no longer tenable after speaking to cabinet ministers, advisers, donors and trade union leaders. The report said…
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three indigenously built aval platforms into the Indian Navy at a ceremony here today. The triple induction features advanced warships and survey vessels built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers with over 75% indigenous content. The commissioned vessels are tailored for diverse maritime operations: INS Dunagiri: A Project 17A…
Agra (UP): Delegates from BRICS countries on Saturday visited the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort, concluding their visit to the city for the three-day BRICS MSME Forum aimed at strengthening cooperation among member nations in the micro, small and medium enterprises sector. The delegates spent around one-and-a-half hours at the Taj Mahal amid tight…
Kolkata: Kolkata’s riverfronts and the iconic Howrah Bridge were lit up in elaborate illumination, laser displays and a spectacular drone show on Saturday, as the city dressed up for the 12th International Day of Yoga, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to lead the main event from Red Road on June 21. The riverfront carnival…
New Delhi: Far from being disappointed with his fourth place finish in the Doha Diamond League, Indian javelin throw superstar Neeraj Chopra said that he merely wanted to reach the competition stage and he did not put any extra effort in the prestigious event in the Qatar capital. The 28-year-old Chopra produced a best of…
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted the central government will support West Bengal in every way possible, pointing out that around Rs 40,000 crore has been disbursed to accelerate development projects “that were previously blocked”. In a letter to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on the occasion of ‘Paschimbanga Divas’ or West Bengal Day,…
U Lakshman Rao Today is a day of celebration as the world observes Yoga Day. People across the globe recognise and appreciate the timeless values of health, inner balance, spiritual growth, and human potential that yoga promotes. This widespread acceptance reflects a shared desire for a healthier, more meaningful way of life. Thousands of years…
This is an article series. Please read all previous articles before reading this article. The URLs for all previous articles are located in the SPECIAL THOUGHTS section. Let’s continue pondering over Shiva, a very prominent Devata in Level 5. Shiva Linga Recently, a member of the parliament from West Bengal posted a very offensive and…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao In the contemplative vision of the sage Deerghatama, a subtle and profound inquiry arises concerning Agni, the eternal mediator between the mortal and the divine. Is Agni superior to mankind, or is he akin to them? Does he stand as an elder guide, or has he emerged later among beings? Is he…
The grievous words borne by Sanjaya, declaring the fall of the revered preceptor Dronacharya, descended like a thunderbolt upon the mind of the blind monarch Dhritarashtra, whose heart trembled and whose thoughts were cast into disarray, for he who had long stood as the pillar of Kuru might now lay fallen upon the field of…
