Lakshmanrao Upadhyayula In the sacred cadence of the Anuṣṭubh metre, expanded through the grandeur of Mahāpaṅkti and Mahābṛhatī, the revered sage Agastya raises a profound invocation to the radiant Sun, the all-seeing witness of existence. Surrounded by forces both subtle and manifest—those less venomous and those intensely potent, born of earth and water—he perceives himself…
The celestial sage Narada, having unfolded a long and profound narration of ancient kings and their destinies, paused and observed the face of King Srunjaya. The king remained composed, his countenance undisturbed by outward emotion. Yet the sage, ever perceptive, wondered whether his elaborate discourse had borne fruit in the king’s heart or had fallen…
Seshanarayan Temple is situated in the peaceful village of Bahireshwar in Karveer Taluka of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. The temple stands uniquely in the middle of the sacred Palash Tirtha pond and is connected to the shore by a narrow bridge. Surrounded by lush greenery, agricultural fields, and lotus-filled waters, the temple offers a serene and…
Birmingham: India skipper Shubman Gill was delighted to see middle-order batters rising above pressure to ace a tricky chase, and said such efforts make him more confident as the leader of the side. India were 160 for four in the chase of 259, but Washington Sundar (52) and Axar Patel (57) stitched an unbroken stand…
Birmingham: (Jul 14) Shubman Gill continued his love affair with the Edgbaston cricket ground as the Indian captain’s graceful 80 lay the foundation for a walk-in-the-park six-wicket victory over England in the first ODI here on Tuesday. India now, has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Axar Patel, much panned for his recent…
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday accused the previous Trinamool Congress government of neglecting Tarakeswar Dham and asserted that his administration would develop the revered shrine into an international-standard pilgrimage destination while preserving the state’s religious and cultural heritage. Addressing a religious gathering organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad at Tarakeswar on…
Dhaka: The Bangladesh Government on Tuesday said it “welcomes” deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s plans to return home, adding that she must face justice as a death penalty convict. The comments came amid reports of Hasina’s possible return to Bangladesh by the end of this year. Hasina, the 78-year-old daughter of Bangladesh’s founder Sheikh Mujibur…
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government is exploring the possibility of providing satellite phone connectivity to deep-sea fishermen which can serve as a lifeline by enabling uninterrupted communication with the shore. The Fisheries Department is holding discussions with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on the proposed facility, Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane said on Tuesday. The decision to…
New Delhi: The comprehensive economic and trade agreement (CETA) that was signed between India and the UK on July 25, 2025, after several rounds of negotiations, will come into force from July 15, 2026. This will be the sixth free trade agreement to be implemented by the Narendra Modi government. Earlier, India implemented such pacts…
Dubai: An Indian crew member was on Tuesday killed while eight others, including six Indians, sustained injuries in an Iranian strike on UAE shipping tankers in the Strait of Hormuz close to Oman, in a major escalation of the conflict in West Asia. The UAE Ministry of Defence, in a statement, said its national tankers…
