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Maha Kumbh: UP govt wants ‘zero-error’ Basant Panchmi Amrit Snan after Jan 29 stampede

Mahakumbh Nagar: Shaken by the deadly January 29 stampede, top Uttar Pradesh government officials on Sunday stressed the compliance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s directive of “zero-error” during the ongoing Maha Kumbh’s final ‘Amrit Snan’ on Basant Panchami. The government said it expects five crore pilgrims to take the holy dip on Monday, and several…

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BJP’s Delhi Sweep Looks Unstoppable

MS Shanker As the campaign dust settles and Delhi gears up for the assembly polls, the political landscape appears tilted in favor of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s final rally at Ramakrishnapuram exuded confidence, underscoring the party’s well-oiled campaign machinery. With over a decade in power, Modi remains the BJP’s…

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Open Letter to the Prime Minister – Ban Google Reviews?

  A medical professional has written to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, urging an immediate ban on Google Reviews. He alleges that the review system is being misused for blackmail and extortion, harming Indian entrepreneurs and professionals. Given his regular contributions to our publication, we are reproducing his letter in full.              – Editor  …

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Dr. V. M. Katoch’s Controversial NIPER Tenure – Part I

Dr. Vishwa Mohan Katoch served as Chairman of the Board of Governors (BoG) at NIPER Mohali for two separate three-year terms (2011–2014 and 2016–2019), accumulating six years in this influential role. His tenure was marked by micromanagement, favoritism, procedural violations, and suppression of institutional checks and balances. Dr. Katoch consistently favored Mr. PJP Singh Waraich,…

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Rama Going to Sage Sutheekshana’s Ashram

In the wake of Sage Sarabhangā’s ascension to Brahma’s realm, a multitude of ascetics from diverse schools of Vedic tradition gathered to meet Rāma. These hermits, embodiments of wisdom and austerity, shared the essence of their practices with him. Among them were the Vyākhanasa anchorites, devout worshippers of Lord Viṣṇu, who adhered to rituals prescribed…

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