Messengers from Ayodhya arrived at Bharata’s abode, bearing urgent tidings. That very night, Bharata was plagued by a dreadful dream, the ominous visions of which he confided to his friends. His heart, laden with unease, could not find solace despite the soothing strains of music and the allure of a dance performance arranged to uplift…
Ettukai Amman Temple, located in the serene Kolli Hills of Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to Goddess Ettukai Amman, also known as Kollipavai. This temple holds immense historical and spiritual significance, originating in ancient Tamil traditions. The temple’s architecture reflects traditional Tamil styles, with a simple yet divine structure surrounded by lush greenery. The…
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday came up with a cryptic response to RJD president Lalu Prasad’s offer to return to the INDIA bloc. “Kya bol rahe hain (What are you saying)” was all the JD(U) boss said in reply to queries from journalists about Prasad’s fresh offer. Kumar had aligned twice with the…
New Delhi: The quartet of shooter Manu Bhaker, chess world champion D Gukesh, men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh, and para-athlete Praveen Kumar were on Thursday named recipients of this year’s Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award — the country’s highest sporting honour. The 22-year-old Bhaker became independent India’s first athlete to win two medals in…
Sydney: India’s skipper Rohit Sharma has reportedly decided to “opt-out” of the fifth and final Test against Australia, scheduled to begin on Friday, according to multiple media reports. Sources cited by ANI and IANS, said the Indian skipper informed head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar of his decision, prioritizing the ‘best-team first’ approach. Both Gambhir…
As the clock ticked toward President-elect Donald Trump taking over the reins on January 20, a troubling pattern emerged—an uptick in Islamic terrorist attacks on U.S. soil. From today’s attack in New Orleans to previous incidents like the Pulse nightclub massacre in Orlando and the Manhattan bombings, this surge raises critical questions: Is it a…
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said the state government cannot scrap power purchase agreements with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) without obtaining solid proof of bribery allegations. The Chief Minister’s comments assume significance in the backdrop of Adani being indicted by the US Department of Justice over his role in…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday took exception to the “scurrilous and unfounded allegations” made against judges in a plea against the conferment of senior designations to lawyers. “How many judges can you name whose offsprings have been designated as senior counsel?” a bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan asked…
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the Border Security Force of letting infiltrators from Bangladesh enter India and charged the BSF with trying to destabilise the state. Stating that she could sense a “blueprint of the central government behind this attitude of the BSF”, Banerjee also accused a section of district…
Mangaluru (Karnataka): Union Minister for Renewable Energy Prahlad Joshi urged people on Thursday not to be dependent on the governments for freebies, but to produce their own solar power. Joshi attended a consultative meeting with the consumers, electricity supply company (ESCOM) officials, and people’s representatives to discuss Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana here on Thursday….
