How often do we hear grand proclamations about the sanctity of the Constitution and unwavering faith in the judiciary? But as with most virtues in our country, these are selectively practiced – only if they suit one’s convenience. Pose a direct question to these champions of secularism: ‘Does the Constitution come first, or does religion?’…
When someone asked Acharya Sri Ramanuja to explain the significance of Tiruppavai, Acharya said to have remarked that it would be difficult to find someone efficient to explain Tiruppavai. This statement shows the significance and complexity of the 30-poem Kavya of Goda Devi in praise of Lord Ranganatha, which is recited every day in Dhanurmasam…
Dakshina Kali Temple also known as Dakshina Kaliyamman Temple is dedicated to Hindu Goddess Kali located in Senthamangalam Village in Thiruvarur District of Tamil Nadu. The presiding Deity is called as Dakshina Kali and gracing the devotees here since 1983. The Goddess is also named and revered as Bhavatharini (literally ‘redeemer of Universe’) and Devi…
Lucknow: Defending the survey at Sambhal’s Shahi Jama Masjid, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said in the Assembly that the atmosphere deteriorated after two days of the court-ordered exercise due to the nature of speeches given during Friday prayers. He said that Baburnama, memoirs of the founder of the Mughal Empire Babur, also…
Jagdalpur (Chhatisgarh): A comprehensive three-pronged strategy is being adopted by the government to free all Naxal-affected areas in the country from the menace, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday. Paying tributes here to all those who laid down their lives fighting Naxalism, Shah said as part of this strategy, first, those who are…
New Delhi: Debates of the Constituent Assembly show that erstwhile leaders of RSS were against the Constitution, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said on Monday. Participating in a discussion on the ‘Glorious Journey of 75 years of the Constitution of India’ in the Upper House, Kharge also accused the BJP leaders…
The Congress party’s recent outcry over alleged Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) tampering reeks of desperation rather than strategy. Following its defeats in Haryana and Maharashtra, the party’s unsubstantiated claims have not only failed to gain traction but have also drawn criticism from allies within the Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance (INDIA). Leaders like Omar Abdullah…
New Delhi: Microsoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella and billionaire Gautam Adani led India Inc in mourning the death of Zakir Hussain, considered one of the greatest players of the tabla. Hussain, 73, known for his ‘dancing fingers’, died in a San Francisco hospital from complications of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis – a chronic lung disease….
Dhaka: Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Monday led Bangladesh in celebrating the 54th Victory Day that led to the liberation of the country in 1971, calling this year’s celebration extra significant after the ouster of what he referred to as the “world’s worst autocratic government”. In his speech to mark the occasion, Yunus did not…
New Delhi: India’s Constitution has stood the test of time in the last 75 years of its existence, even as most of the 50 countries that framed their constitution around the same time have rewritten or changed features of their constitutions, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday. Initiating the discussion on the ‘Glorious Journey…
