Every festival we celebrate carries a deeper meaning that goes beyond its external rituals and customary observances. While we celebrate these occasions with great fervour and devotion, it is equally important to understand their inner significance. Festivals are objective representations of a subjective phenomenon, reminding us that the real transformation must take place within us….
An Open Letter to the Telangana High Court-appointed HCA SMC With the term of the present elected Apex Council of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) ending yesterday, October 20, a well-wisher of Hyderabad cricket has chosen the Orangenews9 media platform to address an open letter to Justice P. Naveen Rao (Retd.), the Telangana High Court-appointed…
Washington: Over 100 US lawmakers sent a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel to investigate the attempted mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Illinois as a federal hate crime and also demanded answers on steps taken to address online threats targeting Indian-Americans. The letter from the lawmakers, led by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, came days…
Mumbai: Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday said there is an “extraordinary alignment” between India and the US on the core issues that matter even though there can be disagreements on some others. Speaking at the ‘Freedom 250’ reception here during his two-day visit to India, Rubio cited the need to have a “free…
Ludhiana: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, accusing him of lacking the seriousness and intent needed to address the state’s drug problem. In response, Mann sharply criticised both Shah and the BJP, challenging them to justify their alleged failure to curb drug trafficking during…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reached out to political parties, urging all to join hands in national interest and to fulfil the aspirations of the people, amidst the government’s efforts to build consensus for the passage of the delimitation-linked Women’s Reservation Bill. Participating in Vijaya Dashami celebrations in the national capital, Modi…
N Nagarajan Four decades in publishing taught me that books are not merely products, but bridges between minds. My association with the world of books began on 12 October 1976, when I joined the then Orient Longman at its head office in Delhi. I was a B. Com graduate from a college affiliated with the…
P.A. Rama Rao Having worked as a journalist in Delhi for a decade, from 1989 to 1999, I had the privilege of witnessing and reporting several significant events that shaped the political and national landscape. Yet, among the many memories I carry from those years, one stands out for its sheer rarity: a Member of…
Bheema Sena (continued) This is an article series. Please read all previous articles before reading this article. The URLs for all previous articles are located in the SPECIAL THOUGHTS section. Let’s continue to ponder over this really amazing Avataara of Shree Mukhya Praana Devata, namely Bheema Sena. 9. Slaying of Keechaka As you may be…
Lakshmanrao Upadhyayula The sage Vāmadeva, inspired by divine wisdom, raises this profound Tristubh hymn to Vaiśvānara Agni, the Universal Fire celebrated in the Ṛgveda. The hymn begins with the humble declaration of devoted patrons who approach the Divine without pride or distinction, united in reverence and gratitude. Their hearts rejoice equally in the all-embracing presence…
