In India, before 2004, government employees were given pensions under the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). Under this, a fixed pension was given for life after retirement. 50% of the last salary was given as a pension. Dearness Allowance (DA) was linked, due to which the pension kept increasing from time to time. The entire funding…
Washington: US President Donald Trump announced Monday steep tariffs on imports from countries buying oil and gas from Venezuela, a punitive measure that could hit China and India, among others, and sow fresh global trade uncertainty. Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has unleashed tariffs on US allies and foes alike, attempting…
Lucknow: The Allahabad High Court on Monday granted more time to the Centre to place before it the outcome of a representation moved against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, seeking cancellation of his 2024 parliamentary election owing to his alleged concealment of his British citizenship. The Lucknow bench of the court also directed that the matter…
Bengaluru: The BJP in Karnataka on Monday warned the ruling Congress that it would not allow the legislative session to proceed if the suspension of its 18 MLAs was not revoked. The party alleged that Congress intends to run the House without BJP legislators. On the last day of the Karnataka Assembly session on March…
Viskhapatnam: Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant felt his bowlers could have done the basics better at the back end, as the target of 210 was defendable against a marauding Delhi Capitals, who won by one wicket with three balls to spare in their IPL match on Monday. Ashutosh Sharma’s 66 not out of 31…
Hyderabad: Telangana Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu on Monday said the Musi riverfront development the state government is taking up is not a “beautification project” but one that seeks to rejuvenate the highly polluted river that flows through the city. Responding to the day-long debate in the state assembly on voting on Demands for Grants…
Dr B Sandhyaa Embracing Devotion and Self-Discovery “The highest form of devotion is to realize one’s true nature as divine.” —Adi Shankaracharya, The Upanishads Inner peace is not a destination but a continuous journey—one that calls for mindfulness, self-discovery, and a deep connection with the divine. In today’s chaotic world, achieving tranquility may seem elusive,…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has finally taken a long-overdue step to address a critical conflict-of-interest issue—a move that signals much-needed reform. This comes at a crucial time when SEBI is under intense scrutiny for its regulatory oversight, transparency, and accountability. By reinforcing its commitment to fair market practices, SEBI is signaling…
The exiled king Sugreeva, burdened with sorrow, beheld the grief-stricken Rama and spoke with measured gravity, his words both a solace and an oath. “O Rama, slayer of foes, do not let despair take root in your noble heart. Grief ill suits a man of your stature, a hero unparalleled in might. Of Ravana, the…
The Gnana Kutchery Vinayagar Temple is located in Cheyyur, a historic town in Tamil Nadu. Cheyyur is famous for its ancient temples and cultural heritage, situated about 100 km from Chennai. The Cheyyur Kutchery Gnana Vinayaka Temple has a unique legend (Sthalapurana) associated with it, deeply connected to music and devotion. Due to this rich…
