Columnist-M.S.Shanker

Sonia in missing Nehru letters row

The missing Nehru letters from the Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library (PMML) have ignited a storm of controversy, once again putting the Congress party and its dynastic leadership under scrutiny. The BJP, led by Sambit Patra, has raised serious questions about the removal of these historical documents, and the subsequent lack of transparency in their…

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Hypocrisy and double standards

How often do we hear grand proclamations about the sanctity of the Constitution and unwavering faith in the judiciary? But as with most virtues in our country, these are selectively practiced – only if they suit one’s convenience. Pose a direct question to these champions of secularism: ‘Does the Constitution come first, or does religion?’…

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Senthamangalam Dakshina Kali Temple

Dakshina Kali Temple also known as Dakshina Kaliyamman Temple is dedicated to Hindu Goddess Kali located in Senthamangalam Village in Thiruvarur District of Tamil Nadu. The presiding Deity is called as Dakshina Kali and gracing the devotees here since 1983. The Goddess is also named and revered as Bhavatharini (literally ‘redeemer of Universe’) and Devi…

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