Washington: US President Joe Biden has issued clemency to nearly 1500 people, including four Indian-Americans. These four Indian Americans are Meera Sachdeva, Babubhai Patel, Krishna Mote, and Vikram Dutta. “America was built on the promise of possibility and second chances. As President, I have the great privilege of extending mercy to people who have demonstrated…
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha will on Friday begin a two-day debate on the Constitution to mark the beginning of the 75th year of its adoption in the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to reply to the two-day debate on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha on Saturday, sources said. Defence Minister Rajnath…
New Delhi: The Congress Thursday released its first list of 21 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls as it fielded ex-MP Sandeep Dikshit from New Delhi, setting up a potential contest between him and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal. Former Delhi chief minister Kejriwal is the sitting MLA from New Delhi. If he decides…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reiterated India’s commitment to support long-term peace, stability and security in West Asia at a meeting with UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Modi also laid special emphasis on the implementation of the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEEC) as a historic initiative to foster…
MS Shanker The Narendra Modi government has taken a bold step in proposing the “One Nation, One Poll” initiative by clearing it for discussion in Parliament. While the political debate rages on, it’s crucial to examine the facts and implications of this proposal objectively. Simultaneous elections are not a novel concept in India. At the…
The Supreme Court’s decision to restrain courts from passing interim or final orders on lawsuits challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, is a necessary intervention in a highly sensitive and complex matter. This direction provides a crucial pause, ensuring that legal processes are not undermined by piecemeal orders in various courts, particularly…
Partition and Barbarianism…. The partition of India in 1947 was a tragic and defining moment in the nation’s history, driven largely by Islamic imperialism and a concerted push for the creation of Pakistan. Yet, in the aftermath, the blame for this cataclysmic event was often placed on Hindu communalism by the Nehruvian establishment, which shamelessly…
The King listened to Rama’s words with profound attention, his heart heavy with the sense that this might be the last conversation with his beloved son, now standing before him as a paragon of ascetic virtue and walking sanctity. Though he longed to speak, no words escaped his lips, his mind engulfed in a trance-like…
Maa Tarini Temple in Ghatgaon is a revered Hindu temple located in the Kendujhar (Keonjhar) district of Odisha. It is dedicated to Maa Tarini, a prominent goddess in Odisha, who is worshipped as a form of Shakti (the divine feminine power). Maa Tarini is revered as the Queen of the Forest (Banadevi), symbolizing her connection…
Panaji: Do you opt for a Single-malt made with whisky from one distillery or Scotch blends made with whiskies from multiple distilleries– Highland, Speyside, Lowlands or Islay? London Dry Gin or Goa’s famous Feni–a 500-year-old heritage spirit. Despite the groaning weight of the living room bar shelf, connoisseurs are continually drawn towards the Christmas season’s…
