We are proud to introduce this special page, “Unsung Heroes,” dedicated to India’s “unsung heroes” — individuals whose brilliance elevated the nation, yet whose stories were quietly pushed to the margins. These are minds that shaped India’s intellectual and scientific foundations but were denied their rightful place in popular memory. For decades after Independence in…
In Indian politics, loyalty is often transactional, ideology routinely diluted, and promises made with little intent of fulfilment. Having witnessed firsthand how several so-called ideological parties function—and having been part of them—I say this without hesitation: India today needs the leadership of Narendra Modi not merely as a political choice, but as a national necessity….
The debate over reservations in India is not new, but from time to time, the issue returns to the forefront due to new circumstances and events. Recent controversies surrounding the University Grants Commission (UGC) regarding higher education and institutional policies have further intensified this discussion. While some believe that caste-based reservations have lost their relevance,…
A timeless truth echoes across the ages: the world we experience is shaped by the thoughts we cultivate. To dwell endlessly in the shadows of the past, or to drift into the mirage of the future, is to lose hold of the only reality we truly possess—the present moment. It is here, in this quiet…
Dr. Sandhyaa Rani Bombay Dushta Samhara Govinda Dhurita Nivarana Govinda… The devotional chant dedicated to Lord Krishna, known as Govinda, invites divine presence during challenging times. Its rhythmic repetition expresses reverence for Krishna as a source of strength and guidance. Govinda’s multifaceted nature is illuminated through Annamayya’s poetic imagery. This practice fosters a deep connection…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao The sage Gouthama, son of Rahugana, raises his contemplative voice in measured devotion, weaving his prayer through the sacred metres of Anustup, Tristup, Jagathi, and Gayathri, thereby aligning his utterance with the rhythmic order of the cosmos. In this hymn, he invokes the dual divinity of Agni and Soma, the luminous and…
Sri Krishna enlightens Arjuna by striking at the very root of ignorance. With firm compassion, he corrects superficial weakness and teaches that calm endurance, alike in pleasure and in pain, is the essential condition for true knowledge of the Self. This steady balance of mind is the very technique of self-realization. One who abides in…
Moongilanai Kamakshi Amman Temple is located in the peaceful village of Devadanapatti in Theni district of Tamil Nadu, at the foothills of the Kodaikanal hills. The temple lies near the Manjalar River and is surrounded by lush green agricultural lands.The name “Moongilanai” comes from “Moongil” (bamboo) and “Anai” (dam), indicating that this region was once…
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday dismissed exit poll projections, saying they were aired at the “instruction of the BJP” to demoralise her party and asserted that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) would win more than 226 seats in the assembly polls. She also targeted Union Home Minister Amit Shah, alleging central forces…
New Delhi: India and Italy on Thursday resolved to develop a defence industrial framework for co-production of military hardware, a move that came as both nations navigate an evolving security landscape, including the ongoing crisis in West Asia. The decision to bolster bilateral defence and strategic ties was reached during talks between Defence Minister Rajnath…
