London: Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his two-day official visit to the UK on Thursday after a full-fledged review of the entire gamut of issues in the bilateral relationship and signing off a historic bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Modi was hosted by his UK counterpart, Keir Starmer, at Chequers – the official country residence…
How the Department of Pharmaceuticals Undermined Accountability at NIPER The unfolding saga at NIPER Mohali offers a disturbing glimpse into how powerful bureaucrats and pliable administrators can bury institutional integrity, stonewall due process, and reward questionable conduct — all while funded by public money. At the heart of the controversy is Mr. Jitender Kumar Chandel,…
In that dreadful hour of war, the son of Sumithra, struck down by Ravana’s might, lay still and senseless upon the blood-stained field. Vain were his own efforts to rise, yet swifter still came Hanuman, who bore him with gentle might and unfailing care to the camp where Rama held his vigil. For Sumithri, whose…
Sree Vettikkavu Bhagavathi Temple is located in Irumpanam, a peaceful town near Thripunithura, in Ernakulam district, Kerala. The presiding deity is Goddess Bhadrakali, worshipped here in her fierce and powerful form as Mahishasuramardini—the slayer of the demon Mahishasura. The idol depicts the goddess in a majestic posture, standing above the demon, with a spear (Vel)…
Bengaluru: Millions of devotees across the globe—from South America to Africa, Australia to India—celebrated Guru Purnima with deep reverence, joining the global festivities led by spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. The central celebration was held at the Art of Living Ashram in Boone, North Carolina (USA), where Gurudev guided a special full moon meditation…
New Delhi: India has “consistently protested” to parties concerned over the inclusion of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a flagship project of China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR), and asked them to cease these activities, the Centre informed Parliament on Thursday. CPEC, a major bilateral infrastructure and development project between China and Pakistan, passes through…
New Delhi: Right-arm off-spinner Shreyanka Patil and leg-spinner Priya Mishra have been ruled out of India Women’s A’ team’s upcoming tour of Australia. The duo’s participation in the tour was subject to fitness clearance as intimated by the BCCI on July 10. But both players now remain under the care of the BCCI Medical Team…
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday alleged that poor Bengali-speaking workers from the state are being harassed, detained and even pushed into Bangladesh by authorities in certain BJP-ruled states, dubbing the incidents as acts of “linguistic terror”. In a strongly worded post on X, Banerjee accused the governments in Haryana and Rajasthan…
London: “There may be a swing and a miss at times, but we always play with a straight bat!” Prime Minister Narendra Modi told his British counterpart Keir Starmer on Thursday as he used a cricketing metaphor to describe India’s partnership with the UK. Modi also said that India was committed to building a high-scoring,…
New Delhi: India has protected the interest of domestic farmers by excluding dairy products, edible oils and apples in the free trade agreement (FTA) with the UK while securing zero duties on 95 per cent of agriculture and processed food items. No tariff concession has been allowed on oats as well in the FTA, which…
