I have absolutely no hesitation in saying this. Yogendra Yadav’s statement that “the future of democracy in Bharat will be settled on the streets and not in Parliament or through elections” is perhaps one of the most dangerous political propositions made in recent times. If this is not an invitation to constitutional anarchy, I do…
As a senior citizen, a columnist of this exciting news portal—or e-paper, by whichever name one wishes to call it—and perhaps the eldest member of its Editorial Advisory Board, I beg to differ, albeit respectfully, with our Editor’s Special Edit describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision as a “surrender.” Yes, I understand why the word…
“Doctor, is COVID-19 coming back again?” The question is being asked once again. After years of living with the virus, most people have gradually returned to their normal lives. Masks have disappeared from faces. COVID testing is no longer a routine part of everyday life. The daily counting of cases and deaths has stopped dominating…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi intervened in the May 2026 NEET paper leak crisis after a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar turned violent on 20 July. The New Delhi clashes injured more than 150 security personnel and 60 demonstrators. In a midnight video message, PM Modi announced the formation of fast-track courts to…
Mind is superior to the senses, intellect is superior to the mind, Mahat is superior to the intellect and unmanifest is superior to Mahat. And Purusha is superior to unmanifest. It is all-pervading and attributeless. On knowing That, the mortal is free and attains immortality. Subtlety can be measured by control and pervasiveness. Currently, everyone…
This is an article series. Please read all previous articles before reading this article. The URLs for all previous articles are located in the SPECIAL THOUGHTS section. Before we delve into Devata-s in Level 4, it would help to understand the terms “Avataara”, “Amsha”, “Avesha” and “Sannidhaana”. Avataara and Amsha Avataara means descent, i.e., descent…
Lakshmanrao Upadhyayula The sage Saunaka Grutsamada, illumined by profound spiritual vision, invoked the mighty Indra through the majestic cadence of the Tristubh metre of the Rigveda. Within the sacred atmosphere of the yajña, where fire, mantra, breath, and consciousness moved in harmonious unity, the Adhvaryu priests diligently prepared the Soma elixir for the divine Lord…
As the fourteenth day of the great war hastened toward its fateful close, when every passing moment carried Arjuna nearer either to immortal glory or to the terrible necessity of self-destruction should he fail to slay Jayadratha before sunset, the battlefield trembled beneath the urgency of destiny. Perceiving Arjuna’s unstoppable progress, Kritavarma advanced in battle…
Sri Kathiresan Kovil is located in Bambalapitiya, a prominent suburb of Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Situated near the busy Galle Road and Vajira Road, the temple is easily accessible from all parts of the city. Despite its urban surroundings, the temple offers a calm and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular place…
Online Sports Desk Power-packed fifties by Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma worked well with bowlers’ diligence as India trounced Zimbabwe by 90 runs in the second T20I to seal the three-match series 2-0, in Harare, on Saturday. Chasing 220 was never going to be easy for Zimbabwe and the fate of the match was sealed…
