PL Srinivas Although I may be a late entrant into one of the largest political entities, the Bharatiya Janata Party, my political journey has taken me through various shades of India’s political spectrum. I began with the National Students Union of India (NSUI), the Congress youth wing, then moved to the Telugu Desam Party (TDP),…
M Vinay Rao “Gandhiji”—haven’t most of us heard that name all our lives? Over the years, it has carried different meanings and emotions. I have formed my own understanding and perceptions of the name—ones that evolved based on the circumstances in which I encountered a particular “Gandhi.” As time passed, the feelings attached to the…
A Legacy of Determination and Excellence in Indian Cricket Gopal Bose, born on May 20, 1947, in Kolkata, was an Indian cricketer who represented Bengal in domestic cricket and played one One Day International for India. Though his international career was brief, Bose left an indelible mark on Bengal cricket and Indian domestic cricket during…
When Dronacharya was entrusted as the preceptor of both the Pandavas and the Kauravas, the princes, in the order of age as tradition demanded, introduced themselves before him. In keeping with ancient practice, he asked them, “After the completion of your training, who among you shall fulfill my aspiration at command?” The Kauravas stood in…
Today is Vijaya Dashami Vijayadashami, also known as Dasara, is a major Hindu festival celebrated at the end of Navratri every year. It is observed on the 10th day of Navaratri in the Hindu calendar month of Ashvin. Vijayadashami is celebrated as the victory of Lord Rama over the demon Ravana and also the triumph…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday increased Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) by 3 per cent for about 49.19 lakh central government employees and 68.72 lakh pensioners. The DA/DR increase of 3 per cent over the existing rate of 55 per cent of the basic pay/pension to compensate against the price rise…
Providence (Guyana): West Indies head coach Daren Sammy believed that his side had the bowling arsenal to take 20 wickets in a Test match in India and hoped that his side could take some inspiration from what New Zealand were able to do last year on the Indian shores. New Zealand became the first team…
Bhubaneshwar: The Odisha government has put on alert all districts in the wake of forecasts of heavy rainfall, owing to a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, officials said on Wednesday. In a bulletin, the IMD said “a well-marked low-pressure area” prevails over the west-central Bay of Bengal. “It is likely to move northwestwards…
Though Vijay Dashami is celebrated as the victory of good over evil, the actual battle is not merely between the two. From the Vedantic point of view, the victory is of the absolute reality over apparent duality. Mother Divine, or pure consciousness, pervades all forms and names. Recognizing the one divinity in every form and…
Guwahati: Injuries, setbacks, and months of rehab have only sharpened all-rounder Amanjot Kaur’s hunger, and the 25-year-old believes that, like a wounded lion that steps back before pouncing again, her long injury layoff was just a pause before a bigger leap. Batting at No. 8, Amanjot’s counterattacking partnership with Deepti Sharma rescued India from 124/6…
