For decades, Bharatiyas have been fed a remarkably convenient version of the freedom struggle: the Congress fought the British, Mahatma Gandhi led the nation, Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister and, almost as a natural consequence, the British packed their bags and left. Now, the time has come to call that bluff—particularly in the…
Has India become the next big test of the German tunneling giant? Shrikant Rao The most revealing development around Herrenknecht today may not be happening beneath a mountain or beneath one of Europe’s great cities, but in the industrial belt north of Chennai. Herrenknecht has been in India since 2007 and its established Indian operation…
The first flight of the indigenously developed Divyastra Mk3 is a positive step, as the Indian Army increasingly relies on UAS technology in warfare. Today’s warfare is undergoing a fundamental shift: battles are no longer measured solely by the number of tanks, fighter jets, missiles, and troops. UAS are increasingly becoming the preferred tool for…
“I had this pain before, so I took the same tablet.” “My friend takes this steroid whenever she has a bad allergy.” “It is herbal, so it cannot harm me.” “I take this acidity tablet every day. It is harmless.” “My vitamin supplement is good for everyone.” These statements sound ordinary. In fact, they represent…
A casual discussion with friends on electric cars and its impact on the transportation industry triggered me to pen this article. On 12 August 2026, Heart Aerospace, a US-based company, flew its 11-tonne X1 electric aircraft for 27 minutes over New York. It reached 1100 feet high, marking a huge technological leap since the first…
Lakshmanrao Upadhyayula The seer Vishvamitra invokes Agni in the majestic cadence of Trishtubh metre, addressing him as the divine priest who carries the offerings of humanity to the celestial realms. Agni declares, “You have appointed me as the bearer of Soma and the conductor of sacrifice; therefore strengthen me, that I may shine resplendent in…
Having received the counsel of Śrī Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna, the mighty Ghaṭotkaca advanced with vigilance and purpose toward Karṇa. At that very moment, Alambusa, the son of the demon Jatāsura, approached Duryodhana and sought permission to avenge the wrongs suffered by his lineage at the hands of the Pāṇḍavas. Delighted by his arrival, Duryodhana praised…
Sri Santhana Gopala Krishna Temple at Santhanagopalapuram in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, is a sacred shrine dedicated to Lord Krishna in his Santhana Gopala form. The deity is worshipped especially by couples seeking the blessing of children and by families praying for the health and well-being of their children. The temple is believed to be more…
Hyderabad: The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) has strongly questioned the rationale behind the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s (HCA) reported introduction of an “automatic selection mandate” for the Men’s Senior Super League for the 2026–27 season, alleging that the new yardstick undermines merit, selector autonomy and the principles of transparency envisaged under the Justice R.M. Lodha Committee…
New Delhi: An estimated 8.7 crore Indian youth aged 15 to 29 are not studying, working, or receiving training, a recent Niti Aayog report said, highlighting the urgent need for subsidised training programmes to encourage self-employment and align with local demand and emerging sectors. The Aayog, in the report titled ‘Reimagining Skilling for Viksit Bharat@2047’,…
