Diphu: The Army conducted a flag march in violence-hit West Karbi Anglong district of Assam to help maintain law and order, Director General of Police Harmeet Singh said on Wednesday. Defence PRO Lt Col Mahender Rawat also said Indian Army has been requisitioned by the civil authorities to help maintain peace in the troubled areas….
New Delhi: India on Wednesday voiced concern over the demolition of a statue of a Hindu deity in the ongoing military conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. New Delhi said such “disrespectful” acts hurt sentiments of followers around the world, even as it urged both Thailand and Cambodia to resolve their border dispute through dialogue and…
Jesus Christ preached neither conquest nor coercion. His message was disarmingly simple yet morally demanding: love thy neighbour, turn away from hatred, and resist injustice without surrendering compassion. Christmas, which marks the birth of Christ, embodies this philosophy—not as a political statement, but as a civilisational ethic rooted in humility, peace, and freedom of conscience….
By N Nagarajan Atal Bihari Vajpayee—thrice Prime Minister, poet, statesman, and a rare politician with an abiding sense of humour—stood apart even in moments of political adversity. It is said that after an electoral defeat, when party colleagues cited various reasons—from sabotage by allies to lack of organisational effort—Vajpayee listened quietly, eyes closed. When everyone…
The Divine Protector and Liberator Dr Sandhyaa Rani Bombay Krishna, the Celestial Guardian spirit, has captivated hearts across generations with his divine qualities and teachings. His essence transcends mere mythology, serving as a beacon of hope and a source of profound wisdom. The chant, Pasupalaka Sri Govinda, Papa Vimochana Govinda, resonates deeply, encapsulating the reverence…
When Arjuna, having subdued the race of Nivātakavachas, journeyed back toward the radiant Amarāvati, his eyes beheld a serene hermitage surrounded by tranquil beauty and a golden city shining afar. Wondering at such splendour, he turned to Mātali and asked whose capital this glorious place might be. The charioteer, wise and devoted, replied that in…
Lord Dakshinamurthy temple is located in Koyambedu, Chennai.The Dakshinamurthy shrine is part of the ancient Kurungaleeswarar Temple. Lord Dakshinamurthy is positioned on the southern koshta wall of the main sanctum, facing south — the traditional direction for Lord Dakshinamurthy, the divine Guru. The temple is believed to have been constructed during the Chola period, making…
Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday alleged that the Thackeray cousins have come together only for power, and lack any kind of program for Mumbai’s development. Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray earlier in the day announced the alliance of their parties ahead of…
Jaipur: Rohit Sharma was doing Rohit Sharma things on a balmy December afternoon. He played the swivel pull, the effortlessly lofted six down the ground, and swept the pacers from Sikkim for a good measure, as ‘Hitman’ lovers in the Pink City got the best present on Christmas Eve. On a weekday, around 20,000-plus people…
Hyderabad: India marked another major achievement in its space programme on Tuesday with the successful launch of LVM3-M6, further underlining the country’s growing expertise in heavy-lift launch vehicle technology and complex mission execution. The mission once again showcased the reliability and operational maturity of the LVM3, India’s flagship heavy-lift launch vehicle, reflecting years of sustained…
