The northeastern state of Manipur has been engulfed in ethnic violence for the past 21 months. With the recent resignation of BJP Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, there is a renewed sense of hope for peace. However, the imposition of President’s Rule raises questions about whether it is a temporary administrative measure or a strategic…
Street theatre developed in the early 20th century to liberate the working class and strengthen revolution against the established authority. It was initiated primarily by leftist theater activists in India during the anti-colonial era. Although street theatre and folk theatre have many similarities, street theatre is a participatory social communication process rather than a straightforward…
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar India’s spiritual legacy is eternal, and history bears witness to its resilience. Over the centuries, our temples, scriptures, and traditions have faced numerous invasions, yet the spirit of our eternal faith has never wavered. I want to share with you a story of rediscovery—one that holds immense significance for the…
The election season is the time when politicians, with folded hands, declare themselves as servants of the people. They roam the streets, promise the moon, and act as though they are but mere mortals at our mercy. Fast forward a few months, and the same humble servants transform into rulers of an empire. Their perks…
Nagarkurnool (Telangana): The Telangana government has roped in experts from GSI and NGRI to suggest the way forward regarding the rescue of eight persons trapped in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel after a part of it collapsed on Saturday. As the eight remain trapped for the fourth day, experts from the Geological Survey of…
Kolkata/Bhubaneshwar: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 was recorded on Tuesday morning near Puri in Odisha, officials said. The quake occurred around 6.10 am at a depth of 91 km in the Bay of Bengal, they said. An India Meteorological Department official told news agency PTI that the earthquake was recorded near Puri in Odisha. The…
Mahakumbh Nagar: The Maha Kumbh Mela area will be a no-vehicle zone from 4 PM on Tuesday, with the entire Prayagraj following suit from 6 PM onwards given the massive influx of devotees for the last special bathing date coinciding with Mahashivratri on February 26. Authorities have imposed these restrictions to ensure smooth crowd movement….
Lucknow: In an apparent jibe at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over his “vultures got only dead bodies, pigs got dirt” statement in the assembly, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has said negative mentality manifested itself in the form of words that ignored the dignity of country, time and place. Adityanath on Monday slammed…
Girja Shankar Dixit In the Shiva Purana, the Shiva Linga holds deep symbolic meaning and plays a central role in the worship of Lord Shiva. The Linga represents the formless aspect of Shiva and signifies the cosmic creation and the union of divine energies. Below is a detailed explanation of the significance of the Shiva…
Lucknow: “Since when did ‘Samajwadi’ start respecting Ambedkar?” Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asked on Monday as he took a dig at the Samajwadi Party, accusing it of renaming Kannauj Medical College and having plans to demolish Ambedkar memorials for marriage halls during its rule. Targeting the Akhilesh Yadav-led party, the chief minister, in…
