Columnist-M.S.Shanker

Dynasty Double Standards

For over a decade, the loudest political slogan from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its alliance, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), has been the promise to dismantle dynastic politics in India. The party positioned itself as the ideological opposite of family-run parties and repeatedly mocked the “parivarvaad” culture of rivals such as the Congress….

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UPSC Success Stories

A story of struggle or a story of popularity? Many candidates actually come from villages or humble backgrounds and share their stories to inspire other young people. India boasts numerous successful officers with roots in small towns and rural settings. Their success demonstrates that hard work and dedication can lead to great achievements, even with…

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The fall of Nahusha and the restoration of Indra

Shalya continued his grave narration, describing the hardships Indra endured—hardships that arose paradoxically from deeds once praised as righteous. He recalled how Nahusha, swollen with newly acquired power, summoned the sages and sharply questioned them. He asked whether it was just that Brihaspati should protect Sachi against his declared will. The sages counselled restraint, warning…

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Hooli Panchalingeshwara Temple

Hooli Panchalingeshwara Temple is located in Hooli, a historic village about 9 km from Saundatti and around 60 km from Belagavi, Karnataka. The village lies in the Malaprabha River region and was once an important temple settlement during medieval times. Hooli is known for its cluster of ancient temples and was historically a prominent Shaiva…

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Nitish’s son Nishant joins JD(U) in Patna

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar joined the JD(U) on Sunday and said he would work to strengthen the party’s organisation. Nishant, an engineering graduate who is in his 40s, was inducted into the party at its headquarters here in the presence of top leaders, including Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh ‘Lalan’…

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