It is with considerable restraint that I chose the subject for this column, following a request from the Editor to express my views on how I assess Bharat’s achievements as we celebrate its 80th Independence Day. Much has already been said by Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the nation’s journey, achievements and aspirations. Yet, as…
I have listened to several Independence Day speeches from the ramparts of the Red Fort over the years. Some were ceremonial, some political, some predictable, and a few genuinely memorable. But, having heard Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address this year, I came away with a distinct feeling: this was not merely a speech to mark…
As Bharat completes 79 years of independence, its large youth population presents both an unprecedented opportunity and a profound responsibility for the government. This demographic dividend, representing the Yuva Shakti, comprising approximately 37 crore youngsters aged 14 to 29 years, represents nearly 26 percent of the total population. This vast young resource needs careful nurturing…
Time and time again, Rahul Ghandy’s behaviour pattern confirms his narcissistic personality. In hindsight, such a behaviour is borne out of arrogance of entitlement. A warning – Narcissists usually turn into dictators! Wake up, “We the People of India”! Before it is too late, “We the People’ must throw narcissists out of the country! If…
M Jaishree Truth is the highest manifestation of the Divine in the visible world. The Vedic seers did not regard truth merely as accurate speech or the narration of facts. They perceived Satya as the eternal principle that sustains creation, preserves harmony, and binds together the physical, moral, and spiritual dimensions of existence. Dharma draws…
Lakshmanrao Upadhyayula In this venerable hymn of the Śaunaka Gṛtsamāda, composed in the majestic Jagatī metre of the Rigveda, the seer invokes the divine powers through the imagery of flowing radiance, sacred fire, and the consecrated Soma. The expression “liquid Agni” signifies not merely the visible sacrificial flame, but the dynamic and fluid principle of…
While Karna was speaking intimately with King Duryodhana concerning the fate of Jayadratha and the destiny of the Kauravas under the guardianship of Dronacharya, Sanjaya continued his narration to King Dhritarashtra. He declared that the armies of the Pandavas, fully equipped and determined, advanced fearlessly against the Kaurava host. Both armies rushed upon one another…
Pampady Pambum Kavu, also known as Sree Nagaraja Kshetram, is situated at East Pampady, near Thiruvilwamala, in Thrissur district of Kerala. The temple is located close to the Nila (Bharathappuzha) River. Pampady Pambum Kavu preserves an ancient Naga worship tradition, although the exact age of the present shrine is not known. The principal deities are…
New Delhi: Opposition parties on Saturday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his “dimaagi Naxal” remark, saying he should not have used his Independence Day speech for politics, and claimed his pitch on 33 per cent women’s reservation in legislatures displayed the ruling BJP’s “hypocrisy” after not implementing the quota in the 2024 general elections….
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday pitched for making India a global defence manufacturing hub, emphasising self-reliance in advanced capabilities like hypersonic technology and drone systems while listing ‘Raksha Shakti’ among seven key pillars to build a developed nation by 2047. In his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort,…
