Washington: India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had a “productive” meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is set to visit India next month. Misri, who is on a three-day visit here, met Rubio at the White House. The two leaders reviewed bilateral relationships, especially trade, critical minerals, defence, and the Quad. “Welcome to…
Jerusalem: In a strong denunciation of “outrageous” remarks made by Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Israel has raised doubts about its role as a “neutral arbiter”. “Pakistan Defence Minister’s call for Israel’s annihilation is outrageous,” the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said in a post on X. “This is not a statement that can be tolerated…
Kolkata: Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant on Thursday heaped praise on Mukul Choudhary for taking the side over the line with his breath-taking unbeaten knock in the IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders, describing it as a fantastic effort. Chasing 182, LSG were in big trouble at 104 for 5 in 12.5 overs when…
Kolkata: Lucknow Super Giants defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets in an Indian Premier League match here on Thursday. Opting to bowl, LSG restricted KKR to 181 for four. Angkrish Raghuvanshi (45 off 33 balls), skipper Ajinkya Rahane (41 off 24 balls), Rovman Powell (39 not out off 24 balls) and Cameron Green (32…
Mumbai: A stand named after former India all-rounder Ravi Shastri was unveiled at the Wankhede Stadium here on Thursday as the Mumbai Cricket Association honoured its greats, including former women’s captain Diana Edulji, Eknath Solkar and Dilip Saredesai. The Level 1 stand below the Press Box was named the ‘Ravi Shastri Stand’, honouring his contribution…
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the police were doing their job by trailing Congress leader Pawan Khera in connection with a case filed by the CM’s wife over the allegations against her of possessing multiple passports and foreign properties. Sarma also took a swipe at state Congress president Gaurav…
Port Louis: India is finalising an agreement for the supply of oil and gas to Mauritius to strengthen its energy security amid the crisis due to the West Asia conflict, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said here on Thursday. Jaishankar, who is in Mauritius to attend the 9th Indian Ocean Conference, said the ongoing crisis…
Thiruvananthapuram/Guwahati: Assam registered a record voter turnout of over 85.64 per cent while Kerala witnessed an impressive polling with more than 78 per cent in the assembly elections on Thursday, according to the latest Election Commission figures, as the ruling dispensations in the two states eye a third consecutive term in power. Puducherry, a small…
Atman, the size of a thumb, resides in the middle of the body. Lord of the past and the future, henceforth (knowing that) fears no more. This is verily that. The Lord is referring to Atman, Purusha, which is described as the size of a thumb. Atman is the in-dweller and resides within the core…
The sage Nodhas, born of the venerable lineage of Gotama, raises his contemplative voice in the sacred hymns of the Rigveda, composed in the measured cadences of Jagatī and Triṣṭubh metres. His vision is not confined to ritual utterance alone, but expands into a profound reflection on the unity between the human spirit and the…
