A Reality Check Amid Global Turbulence At a time when multiple theatres of conflict—from Eastern Europe to West Asia—continue to simmer or spiral, the question of credible global leadership has once again come to the fore. With traditional power centres appearing either overstretched or inconsistent, there is a growing conversation in diplomatic and strategic circles:…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao The hymns of the Rigveda, composed by the seer Kanva, reveal a remarkable synthesis of poetic imagination, scientific observation, and spiritual reverence. In these hymns, written in the sacred Gayatri Chandas, the sage praises the powerful storm deities known as the Maruts. These hymns are not merely devotional prayers; they also reflect…
In the great hall of the Kuru race, where elders, princes, counsellors, and well-wishers were gathered, a grave and searching deliberation arose concerning the path to be chosen, for the shadow of war already darkened the horizon. Each voice that spoke did so with the hope of restraining the coming ruin, and yet the tide…
Ujjayini Om Kaliamman Temple is located in Magalikudi village near Samayapuram in Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu. This temple is closely associated with the famous Samayapuram Mariamman Temple, and many devotees visit both temples together. This is an ancient temple believed to be around 1000 years old, with some estimates placing it between 500 to 1000…
Washington: The United States is considering a move to un-sanction Iranian oil as a primary measure to stabilize global energy markets and curb the recent spike in crude prices. United States Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent confirmed the strategic shift, describing it as part of a broader “coordinated effort” across the federal government to…
Mallapuram (Tamil Nadu): A buzzing Iftaar organised by TVK and busloads of cadres flipped the script for the sleepy coastal town of Poonjeeri near Mahabalipuram on the evening of March 18. It it obvious that Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), still reeling from the near-mythical chaos of its inaugural Iftaar held at the YMCA grounds in…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu has emerged as India’s top state in textile exports, recording shipments worth USD 7,997.17 million for the fiscal year 2024-25, which is an increase of 29.12 per cent over the last four years, the government said. The state has witnessed a 29 per cent increase in export value in the last four…
New Delhi: Ai+ Smartphone today announced as the Official Smartphone Partner for 2 leading teams – Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders for the upcoming T20 season. The partnership places Ai+ Smartphone at the centre of one of India’s most powerful and biggest cultural platforms, connecting the brand directly with millions of passionate cricket fans…
Kolkata: West Bengal Governor RN Ravi on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with newly appointed Chief Secretary Dushyant Nariyala, Home Secretary Sanghamitra Ghosh, and senior police officers at Lok Bhavan, a well-placed source said. The meeting, which lasted around 30 minutes, was also attended by DGP Siddh Nath Gupta, ADG (Law and Order) Ajey Mukund…
Ayodhya (UP): President Droupadi Murmu visited the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Thursday and is scheduled to install a 150-kg gold-plated Shri Ram Yantra as part of special religious ceremonies. According to an official post by the president’s office on X, Murmu was received in Ayodhya by Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and…
