Mani Shankar Aiyar, the Congress party’s elder statesman and intellectual, has thrown a grenade into the already smoldering ruins of the party’s legacy with his revelations in A Maverick in Politics. Aiyar’s critique of Sonia Gandhi’s decision to retain Dr. Manmohan Singh as Prime Minister in UPA-II instead of elevating Pranab Mukherjee is not just a…
Weddings are serious business – from seating plans to food critiques, nothing escapes the scrutiny of relatives. But when it comes to this wedding RSVP that has been doing the rounds, it seems the hosts decided to embrace the chaos with a generous sprinkle of humour. Opening with a tongue-in-cheek ‘Rishtedar Saare Vahi Pakau’ (RSVP…
Vaamana, another form of Naaraayana, was a short boy – Vatuvu (one who is at the start of Vedic education) who secured the charity of three feet of land from King Bali and then started growing up and up to measure the entire universe. He demands the place for the third foot of land, and…
Kausalya, heavy with sorrow over the exile of Rama, gazed upon her husband, King Dasharatha, whose health had withered under the weight of guilt and grief. Lying semi-conscious on his cot, he heard her anguished words, tinged with bitterness and despair. She lamented: “O King, Kaikeyi’s nature mirrors that of a coiled serpent. She has…
Nimbo Ka Nath Mahadev Temple also called Nimbeshwar Mahadev is an ancient Hindu temple located in Pali, Rajasthan. While specific historical records about its construction are scarce, the temple is believed to have been built several centuries ago. Nimbo ka Nath Mahadev temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and attracts many devotees all year round….
Mumbai: Renowned tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain has passed away at the age of 73. He was receiving treatment in San Francisco when he took his last breath. Born on 9 March 1951 in Mumbai, he was a celebrated musician who received numerous accolades, including the Padma Vibhushan in 2023 and three Grammy Awards. Ustad…
Kaula Lumpur: Riding on a brilliant four-wicket haul by 17-year-old spinner Sonam Yadav and an entertaining batting by G Kamilini, India thrashed Pakistan by nine wickets in a Group A match of the U19 Women’s T20 Asia Cup here on Sunday. Left-arm spinner Sonam delivered her best international bowling figures of 4 for 6, helping…
Thiruvananthapuram: The ongoing 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK 24) on Sunday honoured veteran actresses of yesteryear who graced the Malayalam film industry from its nascent days at a function held at the Nisagandhi auditorium. The event was inaugurated by State Culture Minister Saji Cherian, who also felicitated the legendary actresses. Those present at…
Thiruvananthapuram: Over 22 lakh Ayyappa devotees visited Sabarimala in 29 days till December 14, an increase of 4.51 lakh pilgrims from the corresponding period last year, Travancore Devaswom Board president P S Prashanth said on Sunday. Addressing reporters at Sannidhanam, he said the total revenue at the temple had increased by Rs 22.76 crore from…
Lucknow: As authorities reopened a temple in Sambhal locked since 1978 following communal riots, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said the temple did not reappear overnight and represents “our enduring heritage and the truth of our history”. Speaking at a private event on Kumbh, the chief minister highlighted the tragic incidents that took place…
