Girja Shankar Dixit Some places do more than inspire prayer—they evoke a presence. In a country as spiritually rich as India, some temples are not merely places of worship. They are believed to be dwellings of the divine. At these sacred sites, Lord Vishnu is not just remembered or symbolized—he is believed to still…
Akampana, the fierce and war-hardened demon, cornered amidst the clash of roars and valour, found himself hemmed by three lion-hearted vanaras—Kumuda, Neela, and Mainda—whose relentless pursuit drew fury from his soul. Burning with frustration, he turned to his charioteer and thundered: “These mighty monkey warriors, swift and bold, tear through our ranks and harass our…
Thirucherai Sri Saraparameswarar Temple is located in Thirucherai village, near Kudavasal in Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. It lies around 15 km from Kumbakonam and is easily accessible by road. The temple is situated near the River Kudamurutti, a tributary of the Cauvery, in a serene and spiritually rich environment. The presiding deity is Lord Shiva,…
New Delhi: Speedster Mustafizur Rahman bettered Indian ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah in a major T20I record as he created history for Bangladesh during the first match of the series in Dhaka on Sunday, July 20. Mustafizur produced a breathtaking display of bowling in the first T20I at the Shere Bangla National Stadium after Bangladesh opted…
Jakarta: A tragic ferry fire off the coast of North Sulawesi, Indonesia, on Sunday has left at least three people dead and dozens injured, after the KM Barcelona VA, carrying around 300 passengers, was engulfed in flames mid-journey. The vessel was en route from Talise Island to Manado Port when the fire broke out around…
Amaravati: A chargesheet filed by Andhra Pradesh police in connection with Rs 3,500 crore alleged liquor scam in a local court has mentioned former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy as the recipient of kickbacks averaging Rs 50-60 crore per month. The 305-page chargesheet filed on Saturday, however, stopped short of naming Jagan as an…
New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday confirmed that England will be hosting the next three finals of the World Test Championship. England has hosted the finals of the previous three editions, and it is now set to host the summit clashes in 2027, 2029, and 2031. “The Board also confirmed the awarding…
New Delhi: (Jul 20) An all-party meeting convened by the government on Sunday ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament saw the opposition raising various issues, including voter roll revision in Bihar, the Pahalgam terror attack, and US President Donald Trump’s ‘ceasefire’ claims. The government sought cooperation from opposition parties for the smooth conduct of…
New York: An Indian-origin doctor in New Jersey has been charged with distributing drugs without a legitimate medical purpose to his patients in exchange for sexual favours, according to a press release issued by the US Attorney’s Office. Ritesh Kalra, 51, of Secaucus, allegedly operated a “pill mill out of his medical office, where he…
Bilaspur (HP): A ban has been imposed on the use of loudspeakers, drums, and bands inside the Shri Naina Devi complex during the Shravan Ashtami fair, starting from July 25 till August 3, according to a statement issued on Sunday. According to the orders, District Magistrate Rahul Kumar has also banned the use of bamboo…
