New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kerala and Tamil Nadu on March 11 and inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of developmental projects worth Rs 16,450 crore, an official statement said on Monday. Around 1:30 pm on Wednesday, Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of multiple developmental projects worth around Rs…
In the fast-evolving landscape of Indian personal finance, a popular strategy promoted across social media promises seemingly effortless wealth creation: borrow against residential property at 8-10% interest, deploy the proceeds into equity mutual funds expecting 12-15% long-term returns, and use Systematic Withdrawal Plans (SWPs) to service the loan while the house appreciates independently. On Excel…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao In the dawn-lit sacrificial grounds of the Vedic age, when the sacred fires rose heavenward, and the resonant melodies of the Sama Veda filled the firmament, the sages invoked Indra with solemn ecstasy. The chief priests, custodians of both the Rigveda and the Sama Veda, pressed the Soma in measured rhythm, each…
The King of Madra moved forward with his retinue when Dharmaraja gently cautioned him never to neglect his sacred prayers even amidst the press of war. The king, instead of replying in words, embraced him with deep affection, thereby assuring him that this act sprang not merely from the obligation of office but from sincere…
Ganesh Bigrah Temple is located in the town of Sualkuchi in the Kamrup district of Assam. The town lies about 35 km west of Guwahati on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra River. Sualkuchi is widely known as the silk weaving center of Assam and is often called the “Silk Village of Assam”. The Ganesh…
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Monday directed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to address the pending issues raised by the Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) against the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), in a case that has significant implications for cricket administration in Telangana. The matter came up for hearing before a…
Dubai: India on Monday issued an advisory, asking its citizens in Bahrain to remain vigilant, take due care, and adhere to the safety guidelines of the local authorities in view of the prevailing situation in the region. “Indian citizens are requested to follow updates and advisories issued by the Embassy of India in Bahrain and…
New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices will not be increased for now despite international crude oil rates crossing USD 100 per barrel, government sources said on Monday, even as authorities stepped up efforts to maintain uninterrupted fuel supply lines across the country. As the conflict in West Asia entered the tenth day, world markets plummeted,…
New Delhi: BJP’s nominated Rajya Sabha member Ujjwal Nikam on Monday sought protection of urban forests to improve air quality in cities. Participating in a discussion on the working of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in the Upper House, he suggested setting up a National Urban Forest Conservation and Management Authority. “I…
New Delhi: India on Monday advocated de-escalation of tensions in West Asia and called for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve all underlying issues, as it put the safety of around one crore Indians in the region as its top priority, along with securing energy security and trade. The US and Israel launched a major military…
