Bengaluru/Udupi: Amid criticism from a section within the ruling Congress, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday strongly defended his visit to Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha yoga centre in Tamil Nadu for Mahashivaratri celebrations, calling it is his personal belief. Shivakumar, who is also the state Congress chief, while calling BJP leaders’ claims…
New Delhi: Indians must work hard to achieve the ambitious target of making India a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047, former Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has said. Joining the ongoing debate on working hours, India’s G20 Sherpa said Japan, South Korea and China have achieved economic success through a strong work ethic and…
New Delhi: India’s import duties comply with the global trade rules and the government should convey this to the US administration, economic think tank GTRI said on Sunday. It also said that negotiating a comprehensive free trade agreement with the US presents several challenges. The US may push India to open government procurement to American…
New Delhi: The question of reverting to ballot papers does not fall under the ambit of the mandate of a joint committee of Parliament examining the two bills on simultaneous polls, the Union law ministry is learnt to have said. Going back to the ballot paper system was a “suggestion” made by some of the…
Karachi: The Australian team has already left for Dubai while South Africa will leave for the same city late Saturday night ahead of the Champions Trophy semifinals, even though it remains uncertain whether their matches will be held there or not. Dubai is set to host the first semifinal on Tuesday, with Lahore is hosting…
Karachi: England’s head coach Brendon McCullum acknowledged his players’ lack of confidence during their seven-wicket loss to South Africa but insisted the heavy defeat in India ahead of the tournament had not impacted their morale, despite the team ending its Champions Trophy campaign winless. The loss to South Africa marked England’s seventh consecutive ODI defeat,…
Dehradun: Fifty workers have been pulled out of the snow from the site of an avalanche-hit BRO camp in Mana village in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, but four of them died on Saturday as rescuers raced against time to trace four more laborers feared trapped. According to the latest rescue updates provided by the Uttarakhand State…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first five years were a period of learning and adaptation—understanding the complex machinery of governance and establishing India’s presence on the global stage. The people saw his sincerity, admired his work ethic, and rewarded him with a resounding mandate for a second term. His second term saw bolder moves. The abrogation…
Rama, with the wisdom of a sage and the resolve of a warrior, instructed Lakshmana on the vigilant guarding of their ashram, supported by the mighty Jatayu. Girding his sword at his waist, Rama then took up his formidable bow and quiver, prepared for any adversary. A cunning creature, an animal in disguise, observed King…
Sri Kalatheeswarar Temple is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Pattayakkalipalayam, near Gobichettipalayam, in the Erode district of Tamil Nadu. The temple is often called “Then Kalathi,” symbolizing its status as the “Kalahasti of the South,” drawing parallels to the renowned Srikalahasteeswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh. One of the…
