U Lakshman Rao The Sun is not merely a source of light; it is a gigantic, continuously evolving nuclear system whose radiation reaches Earth after passing through an extraordinarily complex chain of physical processes. Solar energy is produced primarily through nuclear fusion in the Sun’s core, where extreme temperature and pressure allow hydrogen nuclei to…
MS Sparsha There are technology stories that arrive with a bang, dominate headlines and disappear just as quickly. And then there are quiet revolutions that steadily transform millions of lives without demanding attention. SWAYAM belongs firmly to the second category. Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds—better known as SWAYAM—is arguably one of India’s…
The world is watching New Delhi. And for good reason. The much-awaited 18th BRICS Summit, to be hosted by Bharat on September 12–13, is not merely another multilateral gathering. With Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and other influential leaders converging on New Delhi, the summit comes at a moment when the old…
At the time of independence, India faced the challenge not only of securing permanent political independence but also of building a nation that maintained national unity despite the extraordinary diversity of languages, cultures, traditions, and regional identities. The provincial boundaries inherited from British rule served administrative convenience and colonial interests. They did not adequately take…
Lakshmanrao Upadhyayula The sage Gādhi, immersed in profound contemplation, invokes Agni through the majestic cadence of Tristup chandas in the Rugvedic hymns. In the sacred dawn of yajna, the radiant Usha, bearer of awakening and carrier of oblations, arrives together with Agni and the divine Aswins. Through the disciplined chants of the Ritvijas, they invite…
As the dreadful conflict consumed the sacred field, Nakula, the graceful son of Madri, advanced against Karna with noble confidence, believing his valor worthy of the encounter. Yet before the immeasurable skill of the son of Radha, his courage was tested beyond endurance. Karna, overflowing with irresistible mastery, shattered Nakula’s mighty bow with a succession…
Sri Kala Bhairava Temple at Sivapuri, near Chidambaram in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, is a fascinating and lesser-known shrine associated with the ancient Tirukkazhippalai Sri Palvannanathar Temple. The temple is situated about 5 kilometres from Chidambaram and is traditionally known as Tirukkazhippalai. Though the principal deity of the temple is Lord Shiva as Palvannanathar,…
Hyderabad: Veteran journalist, accomplished newsman and mentor to generations of young journalists, B Someswar Rao passed away at his native Nagpur on Monday morning. He was 86. Rao, who had been unwell for some time, had shifted from Bengaluru to Nagpur after the death of his wife following a prolonged illness and had been staying…
New Delhi: The Indian cricketers competing at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan will stay at the designated accommodation arranged by the Organising Committee though they are not the five-star hotels they usually get on foreign tours, BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla said on Tuesday. Shukla said the issue on the accommodation of the hotels for…
New Delhi: The parliamentary committee on welfare of other backward classes was reconstituted on Tuesday with BJP’s Lok Sabha member Ganesh Singh nominated as its chair for another term. A Lok Sabha bulletin said the panel has been reconstituted for a period “not exceeding” one year by Speaker Om Birla. The panel has 20 members…
