The growing influence of social media has transformed the way people communicate, access information, and present themselves to the world. And government officials are no exception. Social media, whether it’s Reels, short videos, personal posts, stories, or thoughts, has become an integral part of government employees’ daily routines. Digital platforms offer immense potential for improved…
Lakshmanrao Upadhyayulu The sage Vishwamitra Katu, immersed in profound contemplation, offered his prayer to the divine Agni through the majestic cadence of Tristubh chandas found in the sacred hymns of the Rigveda. In the Vedic vision, Agni is not merely the physical fire kindled upon the sacrificial altar, but the eternal force that sustains righteousness,…
As the dreadful war raged across the blood-soaked plain of Kurukshetra, Bhimasena advanced like a tempest among the armies. At that moment, he was engaged in a fierce encounter with King Kshemadhurti. Though the ruler of Karusha intervened and showered him with arrows in rapid succession, Bhima paid him no heed. He neither turned his…
Sri Suddha Ratneswarar Temple at Ootathur is an ancient and spiritually significant Shiva temple, associated with the Thevara Vaippu Sthalams. Lord Shiva is worshipped here as Suddha Ratneswarar, also known as Thuyya Mamaniswarar and Masilamani, with Goddess Akhilandeswari as his consort. The temple is particularly renowned for its sacred Brahma Theertham, Swayambhu Shiva Lingam and…
New Delhi: An around 50-year-old five-storey building housing a boys’ hostel in a congested bylane in Satya Niketan near Delhi University’s South Campus collapsed on Sunday afternoon, leaving three students dead and many trapped, officials said. Eight people have been pulled out of the debris so far, of whom two were brought dead to the…
Hyderabad, September 6: The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) will conduct the Under-19 Women’s T20 Selection League for the 2026–27 season from September 8, with 24 teams taking part in the league phase. The 24 teams, designated Under-19 Teams A to X, comprise 13 to 14 players each and include players from Hyderabad and various districts…
There is something slightly unusual about the timing of bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026. The industry comes to one of its biggest gatherings after a difficult year for domestic sales, yet with exports providing a distinctly different signal – they are accelerating and the bigger industrial story is beginning to move beyond the market itself. India…
Shenzhen: Indian men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty rallied to overcome China’s He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu in a thrilling final to clinch the China Masters title here on Sunday. Playing their third final here, Satwik and Chirag, who finished runners-up in the 2023 and 2025 editions, fought their way…
Kozhikode (Keralam): General Education Minister N Shamsudheen on Sunday said the state government would take a decision on implementing the PM-SHRI scheme only after receiving the report of a special Cabinet sub-committee examining the matter. The previous LDF government had signed an agreement with the Centre to implement the Prime Minister’s Schools for Rising India…
New Delhi: The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has stepped up sanitation operations across its jurisdiction ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026, deploying nearly 300 sanitation workers during the night and increasing the use of mechanised cleaning equipment. The summit is scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam on September 12-13. Under the intensified arrangements,…
