New Delhi: His flailing and delicate health notwithstanding, the politician in former prime minister Manmohan Singh came out sharply during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections when he accused his successor Narendra Modi of lowering the dignity of public discourse and the gravity of the office of the prime minister by giving “hateful speeches” during the…
CBI Proposes, NIPER Disposes: The Untold Saga of Inaction and Power Play In a story that reeks of institutional inaction and questionable priorities, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is embroiled in a protest petition being heard in the CBI Court at S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), Punjab. Despite years of effort and a detailed investigation, no…
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, remains one of the most revered figures in Indian history. His contributions as a jurist, economist, social reformer, and politician have left an indelible mark on India’s socio-political fabric. Yet, debates surrounding his legacy are often marred by political narratives and accusations, particularly concerning allegations…
One Gopika is in deep slumber on a very soft bed amidst the fragrance of SugandhaDhoopa incense sticks in a jewel-bedecked palace. Yet, she is not waking up. Then she requests her mother: Oh Aunt, at least you may wake her up. Unlock the precious stone-studded, bell-hanging door so that she joins us to perform…
When Rama crossed the sacred Ganga and reached the southern shore, heavy-hearted Guha spoke at length and returned to his dwelling. News of Rama’s visit to Bharadwaja’s ashram reached him, and he set out for Mount Chitrakuta. Meanwhile, at Rama’s command, Sumanthra turned his chariot towards Ayodhya. His journey took him through dense forests, across…
Bhauna Devi Temple, dedicated to the incarnation of Goddess Durga, is located in Bhataraujakhan, Uttarakhand, and is of significant historical and cultural importance in the region. According to local folklore, this temple is approximately 250 years old and is revered by the people of both the Garhwal and Kumaon regions. The temple stands on a scenic…
New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh dies at AIIMS Delhi on Thursday evening. He was 92 years old. This comes hours after he was admitted to the emergency department of the hospital. The veteran leader, who had faced health issues in the past, was taken to the hospital for urgent medical attention. The news…
Mandya (Karnataka): JD(S) leader and Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday said that the present Congress in the country is not the “original” one, and hit out at the party’s leadership, stating that “fake Gandhis” are doing politics in the name of Mahatma Gandhi. Noting that Gandhi had called for the disbanding of the…
Hyderabad: The Centre is planning to send a human into the deep sea with the mission likely to coincide with the human space mission in early 2026, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science, Jitendra Singh said on Thursday. Speaking at the ‘Commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami’ at…
Belgavi: Asserting that Mahatma Gandhi has been and will continue to be the fundamental source of inspiration, Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chief Sonia Gandhi on Thursday said his legacy is under threat from those in power in Delhi and the ideologies and institutions that have nurtured them. In her message read out at the Congress…
