New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and other dignitaries on Thursday paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, observed as National Unity Day. The tributes were paid at the statue of India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister at Patel Chowk here. “Humble tributes from the grateful…
Washington: There is no better holiday than Diwali, the festival of lights, that brings out the shared values between India and the US, a top American diplomat has said. Speaking at a Diwali reception on Wednesday, Indian-American Richard Verma, the Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, said, “I’ve spoken many times about the…
Guwahati: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said India wants to continue the peace process with China through consensus as per the ideals of former PM Atal Behari Vajpayee. Speaking to the personnel of the Indian Army at the headquarters of Gajraj Corps in Tezpur on the occasion of ‘Bada Khana’, Singh lauded the efforts…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said this is the first Diwali after the consecration ceremony of Lord Ram in his magnificent temple in Ayodhya and asserted that this auspicious moment has come after 500 years with the countless sacrifices and penance of Ram bhakts. Tagging a post by the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi…
Kathmandu: The Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank of Nepal, has awarded to a Chinese company the contract to print new 100-rupee notes featuring the revised political map of the country. Nepal’s Council of Ministers approved the design change for the 100-rupee note, which incorporates the three strategically important areas of Limpiyadhura, Lipulek, and Kalapani…
New Delhi: Complying with the WHO-recommended levels of sodium intake could avert three lakh deaths due to heart and chronic kidney disease in 10 years, a modelling study by the World Health Organization has estimated. High levels of sodium — an ingredient of salt — are one of the main dietary risks of death and…
The ban on crackers bursting during Diwali by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) yet again ignited a spirited debate about religious equity in India’s policies on festivals. Critics argue that, while Diwali faces stringent curbs ostensibly due to pollution concerns, similar restrictions are notably absent from other religious celebrations. A glaring example often cited is…
Diwali, India’s ‘Festival of Lights,’ celebrates the triumph of good over evil, filling homes and hearts with light and joy. Over time, this celebration has expanded far beyond India, with communities worldwide embracing its cultural vibrancy and the values it represents. From Texas to Dubai, Diwali now includes local traditions and flavours, adding unique touches…
O Rama! Once Brahmadatta had taken all the maidens as his brides, a sense of emptiness weighed upon the noble Kusanabha. Yearning for a son, he turned to contemplation, and in that moment, his father, the wise Kusa, spoke words of prophecy: “A righteous son shall be born to you, bearing the name Gadhi. He…
The Temple of the Trinity, located in Kuberanagar of Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu, was built by Sri Rajaji Swamigal. In this temple, Lord Kubera Perumal is seen as the main deity, along with Sridevi and Bhoomadevi. Various other deities, such as Lord Lakshmi Narasimha, Nataraja Perumal, Chakrathalvar, and Lord Shiva, are also enshrined here. Daily…
