Moscow: Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said it has “no reason” to believe that India has changed its position on buying Russian oil, which it said is beneficial for both countries and maintains stability in the global hydrocarbons market. The remarks came in the backdrop of Washington’s claim that New Delhi has agreed to stop…
Kathmandu: Nepal and India have signed an agreement on mutual legal assistance to cooperate in criminal investigations and legal proceedings, the law and justice ministry here said. The Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters was signed on Tuesday during a function at the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs. The agreement will…
New Delhi: Supported by a deep talent pool and strong digital public infrastructure, India is well-positioned to be a leader in AI and demonstrate its mass adoption and deployment in society, former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Wednesday. At an interactive session at the ongoing AI Impact Summit here, Sunak also said there…
In an era defined by geopolitical churn and economic realignments, the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron marks far more than a ceremonial diplomatic exchange. It signals the maturation of one of India’s most stable, trust-based and strategically autonomous partnerships — now elevated to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership.” At a…
A recent incident involving a Kova Bun vendor during the Medaram Jatara prompted me to reflect on the larger street food culture in our cities. Today, one can spot customised mini closed vans selling Kova Buns across the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The episode involving “Kumari Aunty” has not yet faded from public…
“Better late than never.” Finally, strategic considerations – military and economic security interests – have been upheld over environmental concerns by the National Green Tribunal (NGT). After over five decades of dithering, the NGT formally cleared the “Holistic Development of Great Nicobar Island” project on February 16, 2026, dismissing several petitions that challenged its environmental…
Lord Yama is talking of the chariot metaphor and the importance of the intellect. ‘Know the Atman as the Lord, body as the chariot, know the intellect as the charioteer and the mind as verily the reins.’ Arjuna represents the state of mind; the battlefield is the world. ‘They say, the senses are the horses,…
The warrior-soul in Bhīma lay restless, for he foresaw strange turns in the palace once the fate of the proud tyrant had reached his kin. Every whisper of wind, every tremor beneath the eaves, he weighed with vigilance. Then came the cry of Sairandhrī—thin, distressed, unmistakably echoing the desperation of the fallen chieftain’s brethren. “What…
Swarnalakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is located at Tirukonar Palayam near Guruvareddiyur in Andhiyur Taluk of Erode district in Tamil Nadu. The temple is situated in a peaceful rural environment surrounded by green fields and natural beauty, which creates a calm and divine atmosphere for worship and meditation. The temple is believed to be around 250…
Ahmedabad: Varun Chakravarthy (3/14) returned with three wickets after Shivam Dube (66) shone in the first innings as India topped Group A with a 17-run victory over the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup here on Wednesday. Bas de Leede top-scored with 33 as the Netherlands batters kept fighting till the end. Deciding to bat,…
