New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday came out in solidarity with its leader Pawan Khera and said the verdict of the Gauhati High Court rejecting his anticipatory bail petition would be challenged in the Supreme Court. Congress general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, expressed confidence that justice will prevail over the politics of…
Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi propagates the values of the RSS in his own unique ways and is the best representative for the organisation, RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said here. In an interview with PTI, Hosabale said the RSS has laid down five focus areas for the next 25 years that include working for…
Bengaluru: Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli played quintessential T20 knocks of 55 and 81 respectively, trumping Sai Sudharsan’s century to power Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in an IPL match here on Friday. Once Devdutt and Kohli added 115 runs for the second wicket in no time, RCB’s chase of…
Hyderabad: Talks between employees of Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (RTC) who were on strike and the state government concluded successfully on Friday as the government agreed to the key demands of the workmen. Following a day-long marathon of talks between the leaders of the employees’ Joint Action Committee (JAC) and the cabinet sub-committee, the…
Rudraprayag: More than 90,000 pilgrims visited the Kedarnath Dham within the first three days of its opening this season, district officials said on Friday. The doors of the Himalayan temple opened for devotees on Wednesday. Rudraprayag Superintendent of Police (SP) Niharika Tomar shared the figures after reviewing travel arrangements in Kedarpuri. “Heavy enthusiasm among devotees…
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday underscored Hindu-Muslim unity while campaigning for TMC candidate Firhad Hakim, stating that he had once donated blood to save the CM’s mother during a medical emergency. Addressing a rally at Bhu Kailash ground here, Banerjee said Hakim, popularly known as ‘Bobby’, stood by her during difficult…
In the late 20th century, India faced an unusual threat—not military, not economic, but biological. It wasn’t about land or trade routes. It was about the ownership of knowledge that had existed for centuries in Indian homes, farms, and scriptures. The battleground was global patent law. And at the center of India’s response stood Raghunath…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao The sage Rahugana, born of the illustrious lineage of Gautama, raised his voice in solemn invocation to Indra, employing a rich variety of chandas—Anustup, Ushnik, Pankti, Gayatri, and Brihati. These meters, each with its own cadence and spiritual resonance, were not mere poetic forms but living vessels of consciousness. Through them, the…
Sanjaya, though outwardly calm, was inwardly uneasy at the king’s restless curiosity about the strength of the sons of Pandu, for in the depths of his heart he secretly wished for their defeat. “O Dhritarashtra,” he said, “Arjuna speaks to his brother thus: Though Narada’s words are true, know also our might and power. The…
Peepleshwar Hanuman Temple is located in Churuwa village in Raebareli district of Uttar Pradesh. The temple is situated in a calm rural area and is built around a sacred Peepal tree, which is considered highly holy in Hindu tradition.The name “Peepleshwar” is believed to be connected with a sacred Peepal (Pipal) tree, which is traditionally…
