Washington: US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris led Americans in celebrating Diwali on Thursday as temples and many iconic places across the country decorated in lights. “This Diwali, may we show the power in the gathering of light. The light of knowledge, of unity, of truth. The light for freedom, for democracy,…
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu praised Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel for his significant role in unifying India. Celebrated as the ‘Iron Man of India,’ Patel’s dedication to national integration continues to inspire a sense of solidarity and self-reliance among Indians today. Described as the ‘Iron Man of India,’ Sardar Patel played a crucial…
New Delhi: Colourful lights decked up buildings and diyas (earthen lamps) dotted houses as people across the country celebrated Diwali with great enthusiasm on Thursday. In the national capital, Delhiites defied the firecracker ban as the city’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category with an AQI of 327 at 9 pm. Keeping up…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for unity on the anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first deputy prime minister, has provoked a strong reaction from the opposition bloc, Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), led by the Congress. The event, honouring Patel’s role in uniting India’s princely states, highlights the contrasting political narratives between the…
In days of yore, the divine assembly, led by Agni and wise sages, approached the exalted Brahma, entreating him to bestow upon them a new commander, for their current chief, Rudra, had entered into a profound penance that would endure for countless years. Perceiving their need, Brahma proposed that Agni might persuade the river goddess…
The Temple of the Trinity, located in Kuber Nagar of Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu, was built by Sri Rajaji Swamigal. Lord Kubera Perumal is seen as the main deity in this temple, along with Sridevi and Bhoomadevi. Various other deities, such as Lord Lakshmi Narasimha, Nataraja Perumal, Chakrathalvar, and Lord Shiva, are also enshrined here….
New Delhi: Colourful lights decked up buildings and diyas (earthen lamps) dotted houses as people across the country celebrated Diwali with great enthusiasm on Thursday. In the national capital, the air quality continued to deteriorate, remaining in the ‘very poor’ category, with levels expected to worsen to the ‘severe’ category due to bursting of firecrackers…
Bhubaneshwar: The Odisha government has downgraded the security of the state’s five-time former chief minister Naveen Patnaik, who is also the leader of the opposition, from Z to Y category, an official said on Thursday. Most of the security personnel assigned to Patnaik have been withdrawn after a high-level committee dealing with security issues of…
Hamirpur (HP): People of Sammoo village in Himachal Pradesh’s Hamirpur district are not celebrating Diwali, a custom they have been following since time immemorial, fearing a curse of a distraught woman who committed Sati on this festival generations ago. Diwali, the vibrant festival of light, passes like any other day with houses remaining dark and…
Porbandar: Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Thursday visited Porbandar in Gujarat where he was briefed on operational readiness and infrastructure development projects, officials said. During his visit, Admiral Tripathi said Gujarat holds a very special place not only in the country’s rich maritime past and vibrant present, but also in the…
