For decades, the United States symbolised unmatched military dominance. Its weapons inventory was considered virtually inexhaustible. From the Gulf War to Afghanistan and Iraq, Washington fought conflicts thousands of miles away without ever appearing worried about ammunition depletion. Today, that illusion is cracking. The ongoing West Asian conflict has exposed an uncomfortable reality: even the…
The chilling slogan ‘Raliv, Galiv, Chaliv’ still haunts the collective memory of Kashmiri Pandits. Roughly translated from Kashmiri, it meant: ‘Convert, Leave, or Die.’ In the winter of 1990, these words echoed from mosque loudspeakers across the Kashmir Valley, accompanied by threats and intimidation that forced an entire community into exile. Thousands of Kashmiri Hindus…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao The sage Puruchhepa, immersed in profound spiritual insight, raises his voice in sacred invocation through the measured rhythms of Athyasti, Athisakvari, and Astibha chandas of the Rigveda. His hymns are not mere words, but resonant currents of devotion, aligning cosmic forces with human aspiration. In this elevated state of consciousness, he invokes…
Duryodhana burned with humiliation, for Bhīmasena had struck him down before the eyes of friend and foe alike. As midday declined and the sun moved westward, the battle did not slacken. Bhīmasena, the terror of hostile ranks, and Duryodhana, sovereign of the Kauravas, contended like rival titans, neither granting the other a moment’s respite. Elsewhere,…
Toranahalli Hanuman Temple is located atop a scenic hillock in Toranahalli village near Chikodi in Belagavi district of Karnataka. Nestled in a peaceful rural landscape, the temple is one of the most revered Hanuman shrines in the Karnataka–Maharashtra border region. Devotees from both states visit the temple throughout the year to seek the blessings of…
Astana: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that negotiations on trade liberalisation between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and India have intensified, signalling fresh momentum in efforts to forge a free trade agreement between the two sides, according to a media report. “Last year trade agreements were concluded with Mongolia and the United Arab Emirates,…
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency on Friday told the Supreme Court that it is all set to conduct the NEET-UG exam in computer-based test (CBT) mode from next year instead of the pen and paper mode after consulting the Centre. The National Testing Agency (NTA), responsible for conducting the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test…
Tiruvannamalai (Tamil Nadu): AIADMK whip Agri S S Krishnamurthy on Friday said that the party will demand a CBI investigation if the alleged poaching of lawmakers via “multi-crore cash” transfers by the ruling TVK continues. Four AIADMK legislators — K Maragatham Kumaravel (Maduranthakam Assembly constituency), S Jayakumar (Perundurai), P Sathyabama (Dharapuram) and Esakki Subaya (Ambasamudram)…
Amaravati: The Telugu Desam Party adopted a hybrid format for its Mahanadu conclave this year which concluded on Thursday, combining physical participation with a network of digitally connected centres across Andhra Pradesh to facilitate cadre engagement. The two-day conclave, organised annually to mark the birth anniversary of TDP founder N T Rama Rao, popularly known…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Friday accepted the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Siddaramaiah had submitted his resignation to the Governor’s Special Secretary at Lok Bhavan here, on Thursday, in the latter’s absence. “In exercise of the powers conferred on me under Article 164(1) of the Constitution of India, I, Thaawarchand Gehlot, Governor of…
