अन्ये च बहवः शूरा मदर्थे त्यक्तजीविताः । नानाशस्त्रप्रहरणाः सर्वे युद्धविशारदाः ॥ Duryodhana’s words reveal more than a simple enumeration of the warriors assembled on the battlefield. They expose the psychology of power when power has begun to mistake obedience for greatness. Standing before the vast armies of Kurukshetra, he proudly declares that many mighty heroes…
A Life of Contentment, Responsibility and Spiritual Fulfilment ईशावास्यमिदं सर्वं यत्किञ्च जगत्यां जगत्। तेन त्यक्तेन भुञ्जीथा मा गृधः कस्यस्विद्धनम्॥ The profound wisdom of the Isha Upanishad begins with a remarkably simple yet transformative principle: everything in this universe is pervaded by the Divine. Therefore, human beings are not absolute owners of what they possess; they…
Lakshmanrao Upadhayula The revered sage Vāmadeva, composing in the sacred Gāyatrī Chandas of the Ṛgveda, offers a profound invocation to Agni, the eternal divine fire who stands at the heart of Vedic spirituality. Agni is celebrated as the sovereign of every form of wealth, not merely material abundance but also the inexhaustible riches of wisdom,…
As the seventeenth day of the Kurukshetra war drew to its close, the battlefield stood transformed into a desolate wilderness of shattered chariots, fallen elephants, broken banners, and lifeless heroes. The blazing wrath of Arjuna, guided by the wisdom and irresistible will of Sri Krishna, swept across the Kaurava ranks like a raging forest fire…
Shri Mohata Devi Temple, situated on Mohatagad hill near Mohate village, about 9 km east of Pathardi town, is a prominent Devi pilgrimage centre in Maharashtra. The presiding deity is Shri Jagdamba Mohata Devi, revered by devotees as a manifestation of Renuka Mata of Mahurgad. The temple is regarded as a sacred place where devotees…
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said he spoke with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and invited him to light a torch together with Indian pilot Smit Machchhar on the Jewish state’s Independence Day. In a post on X, the Israeli Prime Minister also said that PM Modi appreciated the “strong, long-standing ties”…
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday met former President of Chile and Ambassador on a Special Mission Eduardo Frei, and discussions focused on strengthening bilateral economic ties. She expressed concern to Frei on the recent floods in Chile, the finance ministry said in a post on X. “The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received a telephone call from his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, during which the two leaders exchanged views on recent developments in West Asia and underscored the urgent need to restore peace and stability in the region. Modi and Netanyahu also welcomed the sustained momentum in India-Israel relations…
Our Science Desk Hyderabad: Scientists at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB), Hyderabad, have identified a protein that acts as an early-warning sensor against viral infections, potentially opening new avenues for developing broad-spectrum antiviral therapies. The research, led by Senior Principal Scientist Santosh Chauhan, identifies DZIP3 as a protein that detects viral RNA…
Our Correspondent Bommaipalli (Telangana): The CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB) has launched a farmer-focused initiative at its Annex III campus in Bommaipalli village of Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, distributing improved rice seeds to more than 150 farmers to promote climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture. The 50-acre campus, part of CSIR-CCMB’s expansion, has dedicated a portion…
