The 18th BRICS Summit, to be hosted by Bharat in New Delhi on September 12–13, could turn out to be far more politically uncomfortable for China than Beijing may have anticipated. With President Xi Jinping expected to lead a large Chinese delegation, the devastating Himalayan catastrophe on the Tibet-Nepal border is likely to cast a…
For decades, dominant Western media conglomerates, especially the BBC, CNN, The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Guardian and Reuters, have indulged in promoting anti-Bharat narratives clashing with the strategic and economic interests of our rising nation. As the world’s most populous country, it is time we establish a robust international media ecosystem to…
“I have people around me, but I still feel alone.” “I speak to so many people every day, but I have nobody I can really talk to.” “I come home to an empty house.” “I keep myself busy, but something still feels missing.” These are statements we often hear in society. These may sound like…
Bhaarati and Sarasvati This is an article series. Please read all previous articles before reading this article. The URLs for all previous articles are located in the SPECIAL THOUGHTS section. Previously, we had pondered over the Draupadi Vastra Apaharana attempt by Dushaasana. it had been mentioned about Draupadi’s gory vow to keep her hair untied…
Lakshmanrao Upadhyayula The sage Vishwamitra, immersed in profound contemplation, invoked the divine powers through sacred hymns dedicated to the Yūpa, the sacrificial altar-pole that stood as a luminous emblem of the eternal covenant between humanity and the celestial worlds. In the measured cadences of Anuṣṭubh and Triṣṭubh chandas drawn from the revered hymns of the…
Asvatthāma, though inwardly consumed by grief and indignation, spoke with remarkable composure. Addressing Duryodhana, he observed that it was not fitting for warriors to proclaim beforehand what they intended to accomplish in battle. Such declarations often appeared as empty boasts and unnecessary speech. Yet the unbearable humiliation inflicted upon his father scorched his heart like…
Sri Kalabhairavar Temple is located at Adhiyaman Kottai near Dharmapuri in Tamil Nadu. The temple is dedicated to Lord Kalabhairavar, a powerful form of Lord Shiva. It is popularly known as Dakshina Kashi, meaning Southern Kashi, and is considered an important temple for devotees seeking the blessings and protection of Kalabhairavar. The temple is believed…
Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said India too is worried about the crisis in Nepal and that relief material is being sent to the flood-ravaged country. The death toll from flash floods in Nepal reached 669 on Saturday, while nearly 2,000 people are still missing. Speaking to reporters in Lucknow, Singh said, “It…
Tashkent: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Uzbekistan on Saturday, where he will hold delegation-level talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, aiming to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries. President Mirziyoyev welcomed PM Modi on arrival at the airport in Tashkent. This is PM Modi’s fourth visit to Uzbekistan. “Landed in Tashkent to…
Special Correspondent How much longer is Hyderabad cricket expected to live like this — under judicial supervision, surrounded by allegations and counter-allegations, factional battles and complaints, and forever waiting for a resolution that somehow never arrives? Every few months, the script seems to repeat itself: a fresh complaint, a new allegation, another investigation, another committee,…
