Lakshmanrao Upadhyayulu The sage Vāmadeva, composing in the Triṣṭubh metre of the Ṛgveda, presents Indra as the supreme embodiment of divine strength, wisdom, protection, and prosperity. The hymns portray him not merely as a mighty warrior but as the guardian of cosmic order, the benefactor of humanity, and the upholder of righteousness. They reveal a…
Sanjaya said, “Listen, O Lord of the Earth. When Śalya was carried away from the battlefield, the righteous Dharmarāja, swelling with noble pride, roared like a victorious lion and drove the Kaurava forces before him with irresistible fury. Yet the mighty king of Madra soon recovered, mounted another splendid chariot, and returned to the field…
Shri Japeshwar Mahadev Temple is an ancient Shiva shrine situated at Jubutia village near Kirnahar in Birbhum district of West Bengal. The temple is associated with the ancient Gauda kingdom and is revered by devotees for its traditional belief in Lord Shiva’s power to relieve suffering and bless those who worship him with devotion. According…
Beijing: The Indian Consulate in Shanghai is conducting a month-long special campaign to prioritise timely resolution of the diaspora’s consular issues in its jurisdiction. “CGI, Shanghai is actively executing the month-long Special Campaign 6.0 implementation phase, which is integrated with the #SwachtaHiSeva 2026 campaign”, a post on X said on Sunday. As part of this…
Hanoi: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in Vietnam on Sunday on an official visit, during which he will hold talks with the country’s leadership to deepen bilateral ties. Doval’s visit is in line with the India-Vietnam Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the Indian embassy in Hanoi said in a social media post. In May, India…
Thakuranagar (WB): West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday asserted that the government would expedite hearing and provide citizenship under the CAA to 2.5 lakh petitioners in the state by December 31. Addressing the International Matua Gosai Convention 2026 at Thakurnagar, the traditional stronghold of the Matuas, in North 24 Parganas district, Adhikari credited…
New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has slammed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham for his remarks that his government will consider apologising for its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade, saying the omission of colonialism from the proposed apology is inexplicable and inexcusable. Tharoor’s remarks came after Burnham said his government will consider apologising for…
Dear Rayudu, Let me begin by saying something that should leave no room for doubt: I am your fan. Not because of CSK or the Asia Cup, but because I have followed your cricketing journey from your childhood days in Hyderabad. So, please read this not as an attack, but as a heartfelt complaint from…
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged that the BJP had “forcibly” shut the shops at Connaught Place, and asserted that the country is watching how the ruling party is causing loss to the shopkeepers. In a video from an open canter he was travelling in while heading to the Minto Road-Connaught Place…
Amaravati: Elections to 100 ULBs across Andhra Pradesh began on Sunday, with voters turning up at polling stations to exercise their franchise. Polling began at 7 am and will continue until 5 pm, according to the revised schedule issued by the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission for the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections. The elections…
