EC appoints retired bureaucrat Subrata Gupta as ‘Special Roll Observer’ for SIR in West Bengal

Kolkata:  The Election Commission on Friday appointed retired IAS officer Subrata Gupta as the ‘Special Roll Observer’ for the SIR exercise in West Bengal, an official said. The EC also appointed 12 IAS officers as ‘Electoral Roll Observers’ to oversee the key aspects of preparation of the electoral rolls following the SIR and help the…

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Columnist-M.S.Shanker

Silencing Imran

Pakistan today stands at a breaking point—morally, politically, and institutionally. The world may pretend otherwise, but the truth is unavoidable: a former elected Prime Minister, Imran Khan, remains effectively disappeared inside his own country, held under conditions so opaque, so alarming, and so vengeful that the United Nations has now stepped in with a rare…

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Invictus FinServ Highlights Global Lessons on Building Sustainable Wealth

By Ramu Chilimella Invictus FinServ LLP has underscored the importance of disciplined, long-term investing through a striking comparison of two oil-rich nations—Venezuela and Norway—whose divergent economic trajectories offer powerful lessons for individuals, families and entrepreneurs seeking lasting financial security. According to Invictus, true wealth is not measured by how quickly it is accumulated but by…

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Modi’s Literacy Revolution & states’ responsibility

Over the past few years, India has quietly but steadily transformed its literacy landscape. Spearheaded by our most dynamic Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government’s ambitious policy push—rooted in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the NIPUN Bharat Mission, and ULLAS (the New India Literacy Programme)—this drive is now delivering visible, measurable results across…

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The Importance of Geographical Knowledge

Every subject has its own importance in day-to-day life. Yet, subjects like Geography are often not given their due prominence. The consequences of such neglect can be serious—both for individuals and for nations. In ancient times, people acquired geographical knowledge through experience, largely by trial and error. But in the modern world, amid growing socio-economic…

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Gundabala Sri Anjaneya (Hanuman) Temple

Gundabala Sri Anjaneya Temple is located in Gundabala village, near Honnavar in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. The main deity is Sri Anjaneya Swamy, worshipped as a powerful form of Hanuman who fulfils vows, removes obstacles, and grants strength and courage. The murti is believed to be highly energetic, and devotees say prayers are answered quickly….

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Poultry India Expo Sets New Benchmarks, Highlights India’s Global Leadership

Hyderabad: India’s growing dominance in the global poultry sector was on full display at the 17th Poultry India Expo 2025, which concluded in Hyderabad after registering its highest-ever participation and international outreach. The four-day event, held from November 25 to 28 at the HITEX Exhibition Centre and inaugurated by Telangana Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar Goud and…

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