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. Continuing on the topic of Panchaanga, let’s learn to use the “Drik Panchaanga” online portal to look up some useful parameters. You can use either a computer or…
Agni is symbolic of living a life of service and sacrifice. When you start working for a higher cause above yourself, you come to a point where you cease to exist, and only the cause exists. Sage Vyasa imbued a new meaning to yajna, which is to convert every action into worship. There is a…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao In the ancient hymns of the Rigveda, the sage Praskanva lifts his contemplative voice toward the radiant Sun, the visible sovereign of the heavens. His praise flows through the sacred meters of Gayatri and Anustup, where disciplined poetic structure carries profound spiritual and observational insight. Within these hymns, the Sun is not…
Srikrishna, having completed his morning rites in honour of the Sun-God and Agni, reverently saluted the Brahmin scholars and bestowed upon them the prescribed charities before setting out on a momentous journey. He sought their blessings with humility and partook of the sanctified food offered by them. Thereafter, he summoned Satyaki and declared, “Let the…
Thenpothai Thirumalai Kumaraswamy Temple is located in Thenpothai village near Tenkasi in Tamil Nadu. It is situated on a small sacred hill surrounded by greenery and a peaceful natural environment. Devotees need to climb steps to reach the hilltop shrine, making the journey itself a spiritual experience. The calm and less crowded surroundings make it…
Bengaluru: Devdutt Padikkal’s 26-ball-61 crusted with class and Virat Kohli’s masterly unbeaten half-century powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a dominant six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026’s season-opening match here on Saturday. Padikkal and Kohli (69 not out, 38b) added 101 runs off a mere 45 balls for the second wicket, lending meat…
New Delhi: India on Saturday rejected a media report that said billionaire Elon Musk joined a phone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump earlier this week. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Tuesday’s conversation was between the two leaders only. The New York Times, quoting unnamed US officials, reported…
Our Correspondent Hyderabad, March 28: Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) General Secretary Dharam Guruva Reddy has launched a strong attack on the Telangana Government, questioning its silence over the alleged ₹69 crore “loot” linked to the Visakha deal and a series of serious irregularities within the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA). Calling it a blatant failure of…
Noida: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged citizens to work with dedication and unity to tackle global challenges, and said that the government prioritizes securing India’s interests and safeguarding “families and farmers”. Referring to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, while addressing a gathering at the inauguration of the first phase of the Noida…
New Delhi: How much cricket is too much cricket? Jos Buttler says it depends completely on an individual and his ability to at times say “no” to some of the T20 franchise league offers, which helps in finding the perfect work-life balance. Come September, Buttler, one of England’s finest white-ball keeper-batters, will turn 36, but…
