Special Correspondent Another day, another anonymous cry for help from within the murky corridors of the Hyderabad Cricket Association. But, this one reads less like a complaint—and more like an indictment. A so-called “robo mail,” now circulating among club secretaries and media houses, may be dismissed for its anonymity. But strip away that label, and…
The defeat of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha is not just a legislative hiccup—it is, in my view, a defining moment that exposes both the strengths and the constraints of India’s constitutional democracy. For a government that has positioned itself as decisive and reform-driven, this outcome demands introspection, recalibration, and above all,…
A pivotal moment on 6 April 2026, when Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam achieved criticality, was drowned in the cacophony of threats and counter-threats between the US and Iran in the ongoing Middle East war. With this milestone, India moved a step closer to achieving its goal of energy self-sufficiency, akin to the…
U Lakshman Rao The sacred observance of Parashurama Jayanti marks the divine birth and manifestation of Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of Vishnu. This auspicious occasion falls on Akshaya Tritiya, a day symbolizing eternal prosperity and spiritual merit. The remembrance of Parashurama on this day carries immense philosophical and cosmic significance, for his life is not…
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. Pravaha Vaayu or Sparsha Vaayu Previously, we were reviewing the hierarchy of Devata-s at level 12, especially Soorya and Chandra. As mentioned earlier, Soorya is perhaps the best icon for the…
Lord describes the Supreme being with reference to the microcosm as the in-dweller is dwelling in the city of eleven gates. It is not born; there is no birth or death to Atman. It is even-minded because the Brahman within us is mentally renouncing all actions. Having meditated on this Self, one grieves not. Grief…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao In the serene stillness of the sacred enclosure, the sage Gouthama, son of Rahugana lifts his consciousness into the rhythm of the Gayatri Chandas, invoking Agni with measured devotion and inner clarity. His mind, refined through discipline and contemplation, gently disentangles the complex web of divine attributes, rendering the act of prayer…
Sanjaya said to the blind king that your son, under the guise of courteous inquiry, was pressing the grandsire into distress by urging him to recount his past exploits, not with pure intent but to test his strength and stir his pride. The son of Ganga, feeling inward unease, found no pleasure in narrating his…
Parshuram Temple, Akhnoor, is located in Akhnoor, about 28 km from Jammu. It is situated on the peaceful banks of the Chenab River. The surroundings are calm, scenic, and spiritually uplifting, and the region is known for its ancient cultural and historical importance, making it a serene place for devotees and visitors. The exact age…
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his government’s women’s reservation bill was a noble effort that got ‘derailed’ due to the DMK and Congress, which made it a “target of hatred and petty politics.” Especially targeting the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu and the Congress over the amendment bill being defeated…
