The fundamental principle of democracy is that power rests with the people, and elected representatives serve them. Elections are the most important means through which the public chooses its representatives. However, in practice, this ideal often appears to be weakened. Before elections, leaders remain active among the people, holding public meetings, listening to their problems,…
Teacher standing between the students and the stove Some beliefs become so deeply ingrained in society that they are accepted as truth beyond question. “A teacher’s job is the most comfortable”—this statement is one such social belief, one that people often repeat without stopping to consider the profound lack of understanding and neglect that lies…
Draupadi, having completed her duties and bearing a quiet radiance upon her face, walked toward the kitchen with a resolve that the passing hours should not quench the fierce fire smouldering within Bhīmasena. His spirit, she knew, must remain unbroken and fixed upon the solemn work of bringing down the braggart once and for all….
Ratnagirishwarar Temple is located on Ayyarmalai hill near Kulithalai in Karur district, Tamil Nadu. The temple stands on a rocky hill called Ratnagiri, meaning “Hill of Gems.” Devotees must climb several steps to reach the hilltop temple, and the place offers a calm and spiritually powerful atmosphere. Ratnagirishwarar Temple is believed to be extremely ancient…
Colombo: India crushed Pakistan by 61 runs in their high-voltage ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Group A clash, delivering a statement performance that underlined the gulf between the two sides on the night. The contest had been clouded in controversy even before the first ball was bowled, with Pakistan initially boycotting the fixture before reversing…
New Delhi: Calling productive spending a hallmark of his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the just-unveiled Union Budget deliberately avoided short-term populism and instead channelled record capital outlays into infrastructure to drive jobs and sustainable growth. In an exclusive interview with PTI, Modi said his government has used its years in office…
Amaravati: Microsoft founder Bill Gates will visit Amaravati on February 16 and hold discussions with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on expanding cooperation in health and artificial intelligence initiatives, Andhra Pradesh minister P Narayana on Sunday. Gates is expected to arrive at the state secretariat here around 10 am on Monday and meet with Naidu,…
New Delhi: The India-US defence partnership has a unity of purpose to maintain peace through strength, Admiral Samuel J Paparo, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, said on Sunday even as he complimented the Indian military for displaying restraint during Operation Sindoor. In an interaction with a small group of journalists, Paparo flagged serious concerns…
Hyderabad: Telangana BJP Chief Spokesperson and Media In-charge N V Subash has strongly endorsed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bold remarks in a PTI interview, stating that the Prime Minister’s vision reflects the confidence and preparedness of a resurgent India. Reacting to the Prime Minister’s assertion that this year’s Union Budget is not a “now or…
Chandigarh: Devotees carrying milk and fruits thronged temples across Haryana, Punjab and Chandigarh on Sunday on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. Long queues of devotees were witnessed outside Lord Shiva temples which were decorated for the occasion. Chants of ‘Om Namah Shivay’ and ‘Har Har Mahadev’ echoed in the temples across the two states and…
