The verdict on the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Madhya Pradesh is not merely another property dispute settled by a court. It is yet another reminder that history, however inconvenient to political narratives, cannot be buried forever. When courts rely on archaeological surveys, historical records, inscriptions, and documentary evidence, the debate ceases to be about emotion…
Modern cricket is increasingly becoming a game of instant gratification. Batters walk in with premeditated strokes, teams obsess over strike-rates, and coaches often reduce the shortest format into a six-hitting exhibition. Yet, every now and then, a player arrives and reminds the cricketing world that the essence of batting still lies in understanding conditions, reading…
MS Sparsha History remembers the visionaries. But often, it forgets the men who quietly built the machines that turned those visions into reality. One such forgotten titan of Indian science was Basanti Dulal Nagchaudhuri — a brilliant experimental physicist, institution builder, and one of the true architects of India’s nuclear age. While names like Homi…
Imagine you are a central bank governor. Your currency is in freefall, down 20% in three months. Inflation is surging. But your government has billions in bonds maturing next month, and nobody wants to buy them. You have one tool: interest rates. Raise them to save the currency, and the bond auction fails. Cut them…
“In this race for marks, childhood became sad. The cloak of hope weighed heavy on the shoulders.” In a developing country like India, education has always been considered a means of respect and progress. Education not only provides knowledge but also provides understanding of life, social awareness, and direction for a better future. However, over…
A city isn’t defined by its tall buildings, wide roads, or dazzling lights, but by its cleanliness and orderliness. When a person enters a city, the first thing they notice is its cleanliness, environment, and civic discipline. Clean cities not only look beautiful, but also symbolize better health, a safe life, and a civilized society….
Upadhyayula Lakshan Rao The sage Kakshīvanta, composing in the disciplined cadence of the Trishtubh metre within the hymns of the Rigveda, invokes the twin deities known as the Ashvins with reverence and clarity of purpose. The Soma, the radiant elixir prepared through sacred ritual, is placed upon the consecrated bed of holy grass, signifying both…
After the fierce onset of Dronacharya upon Drustadyumna, the charioteer and the noble steeds of the latter were struck down, and his car was rendered useless amidst the tumult. Bereft of his vehicle yet unshaken in spirit, he seized a mighty mace and, like a famished lion springing upon its prey, advanced swiftly toward his…
Baneswar Shiva Temple is located in Baneswar village in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal, around 10 kilometers from Cooch Behar town. The temple is considered one of the most important Shiva pilgrimage centers in North Bengal. Devotees from West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, and neighboring Bangladesh regularly visit the temple throughout the year. The…
Dharmshala: Royal Challengers Bengaluru rode on fluent half-centuries from Virat Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer, along with a decisive opening spell from pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, to thrash Punjab Kings by 23 runs and seal a playoff berth in the IPL on Sunday. Kohli (58), Iyer (73*), and Devdutt Padikkal (45) produced impactful knocks as RCB piled…
