Leadership is often measured by how a person treats his supporters. True statesmanship, however, is revealed by how one treats his fiercest critics. That is precisely why Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s response to the young protesters who hurled the most abusive, vulgar and deeply personal insults at him during the recent protests deserves thoughtful appreciation,…
The Ayyavole 500, also known as the Five Hundred Lords of Ayyavole, Ainnurruvar (Tamil), or Nanadesi, was a confederation of merchant guilds active in South India and across the Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal trade arc from roughly the 8th/9th century CE through the 15th century, a run of over 600 years. It was…
“Doctor, my feet swell by evening. It comes down after I sleep, so I don’t think there is anything serious.” This is a very common question in clinical practice. Many people notice that their footwear becomes tight by evening, socks leave deep marks around the ankles, or the feet and lower legs look puffier after…
The government’s new 2026 anti-leak legislation and high-tech task force signal a decisive effort to stop exam malpractice and protect students’ academic futures. Ironically, the opposition parties demanding strict action on the paper leaks were seen derailing the very law meant to do that. They stand exposed due to their aggressive and shameful behaviour that…
When the five organs of knowledge are at rest together with the mind, and when the intellect ceases to function, that is said to be the highest. In the height of meditation, the intellect ceases to function. The above chart shows the spiritual journey from the beginning till Self-realisation. 90% of your sadhana is spent…
This is an article series. Please read all previous articles before reading this article. The URLs for all previous articles are located in the SPECIAL THOUGHTS section. Earlier, we were pondering over Bhaarati Devi and her Avataara as Draupadi, daughter of King Drupada. We are to take the names of 5 Mahaa Pativrataa-s (those consorts…
Lakshmanrao Upadhyayula In the sacred vision of the Rigvedic seers, the venerable sage Śaunaka Gṛtsamada invokes Lord Indra through the metres known as Aṣṭi and Atikvāri, poetic forms whose measured cadence mirrors the rhythm of cosmic order. In these hymns, Indra is not merely praised as a celestial warrior, but revered as the conscious power…
When the valiant Satyaki stood before Yudhishthira, he spoke with the gravity of one who understood both duty and danger. “O King,” he said, “from every point of view, your protection must take precedence over all else. You are well acquainted with the solemn vow of Drona and with the incomparable skill by which he…
Arulmigu Muthukumaraswamy Temple is located in Parangipettai (historically known as Porto Novo and Muthukrishnapuri) in Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu. The temple is situated close to the sacred Swetha River (Vellar River) before it merges with the Bay of Bengal. Parangipettai was an important ancient seaport on the Coromandel Coast, and the temple has been a…
New Delhi: The Centre has enacted a more stringent law to curb question paper leaks and examination-related fraud after President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. According to a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice on Friday, the stringent anti-paper leak legislation…
