Indian cinema, with its vibrant storytelling, compelling characters, and cinematic splendour, has often won the hearts of audiences worldwide. From the melodious strains of ‘Naatu Naatu’ to poignant narratives like ‘The Elephant Whisperers’, our country’s films have showcased the richness of its culture and creativity. Yet, when it comes to the Academy Awards, Indian films…
Hyderabad: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered a case against former minister and BRS working president KT Rama Rao (KTR), senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar, and former HMDA chief engineer BLN Reddy under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). The case, filed on Friday, comes just a…
MAGDEBURG: A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday, killing at least two people and injuring at least 60 others in what authorities called a deliberate attack. The driver was arrested at the scene shortly after the car barreled into the market at around 7…
Mahakumbh Nagar: Ahead of Maha Kumbh, one of the largest gatherings of Sanatan faith devotees, hundreds of organisations are gearing up to serve free meals to millions of pilgrims as an act of religious merit. These organisations will host ‘bhandaras’ (community feasts) throughout the sprawling fairground, offering free meals to all devotees. While some have…
Jaislmer: Funds devolved to states under the 15th Finance Commission (2021-2024) is more than what was devolved under the 14th Finance Commission (2015-20), finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday. In a pre-budget meeting with states, Sitharaman remarked that because of healthy macroeconomic environment, buoyancy and efficiency in the tax collections, the devolution has increased….
Machilipatnam (Andhra Pradesh): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said the TDP-led NDA government will comprehensively resolve all land disputes through revenue sadassulu (meetings) across the state. Addressing a revenue meeting at Edupugallu village of Kankipadu mandal in Krishna district, the Chief Minister promised to resolve all kinds of disputes linked to…
New Delhi: Delhi Police’s Crime Branch will investigate the case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in connection with a scuffle on the Parliament premises, which left two BJP MPs injured a day earlier. On Thursday, an FIR was registered against Gandhi at Parliament Street Police following a BJP’s complaint, accusing him of physical assault and…
Ajit Doval, India’s National Security Advisor (NSA), has reinforced his reputation as a tough negotiator following a productive visit to China. In Beijing, Doval met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and key officials, securing agreements aimed at fostering long-lasting peace along the often-tense India-China border. This diplomatic success builds on a broader narrative of India’s…
Goda repeats her sermon about bathing in Margali month. Tiruppavai is also called SnanaVrata, the mission with many baths in the early hours, without fearing the morning cold and shedding laziness to praise and pray to God not for any selfish gains but for rains to help the whole of the countryside to prosper. Goda’s…
Rama had a steadfast and loyal friend in Guha, the chief of the hunters’ clan and ruler of a tribal principality. Upon learning that Rama had set foot on his land, Guha, accompanied by his scholars and relatives, hastened to meet him. From a distance, Rama noticed Guha approaching and, together with Lakshmana, went forward…
