In India, the monsoon is not just a season, but the fulcrum of the country’s economy, agriculture, water resources, and livelihoods. For centuries, the monsoon has been considered life-giving because its rains nourish fields, fill rivers and reservoirs, and provide relief from the scorching heat. However, in recent years, the nature of the monsoon has…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao In the ancient cadence of Rigveda, the sage Agastya raises a profound invocation to the Maruts, casting his hymn in the measured rhythms of Jagati meter and Tristubh meter. These meters are not mere poetic devices but structured vibrations, aligning human utterance with cosmic resonance. The sage’s call is not only devotional…
At the tender break of dawn, when the first light of day spread its pale gold across the trembling earth, the vast hosts of the Kauravas and the Pandavas emerged from their encampments, each adorned with splendour, discipline, and martial pride. Their ranks moved with deliberate majesty, fortified by carefully devised strategies, expanding and contracting…
Gumandev Hanuman Mandir is one of the most revered Hanuman temples in Gujarat. It is located near Jhagadia in Bharuch District. The temple is an important pilgrimage centre for devotees from Gujarat, especially from Bharuch, Surat and Vadodara, and is also a significant halt for pilgrims undertaking the sacred Narmada Parikrama. The temple is estimated…
Belfast: Ireland created history on Friday by registering their first-ever T20 International victory over India, stunning the visitors by 34 runs at Stormont to take a memorable lead in the series and spoil Shreyas Iyer’s debut as India’s T20I captain. Chasing a competitive target of 183, India endured a dramatic batting collapse and were bundled…
Hyderabad: Thousands of mourners participated in the annual ‘Bibi ka Alam’ procession held here on Friday to mark Ashura, the 10th day of the Islamic month of ‘Muharram’. The day commemorates the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in the historic Battle of Karbala, which took place in modern-day Iraq. The…
Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government has identified nearly 50 lakh children below the age of five years for polio vaccination on June 28 as part of National Immunization Day. The drive aims to administer two drops of bivalent oral polio vaccine (bOPV) to all eligible children in the zero to five age group, said an…
London: There is a lot of “excitement and a great deal of optimism” among businesses in India and the UK over the trade agreement which comes into force on July 15, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. The minister is in the UK on a three-day visit to review the preparedness of…
Ayodhya (UP): A court has granted police custody of all eight accused arrested in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya till June 29, during which investigators will continue questioning them, an official said on Friday. Prosecution Officer K C Verma told reporters that they have been remanded in…
Hyderabad: The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA), expressing confidence about securing Membership of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has formally announced its 2026 27 domestic cricket season across the State. The association also released its comprehensive domestic calendar, under which as many as 210 Inter Districts league matches will be conducted across…
