अपर्याप्तं तदस्माकं बलं भीष्माभिरक्षितम्। पर्याप्तं त्विदमेतेषां बलं भीमाभिरक्षितम्॥ Duryodhana said: “Our army, protected by Bhishma, is vast and seemingly immeasurable; whereas their army, protected by Bhima, appears limited and therefore easier to comprehend.” The words of Duryodhana occur at a decisive moment in the Bhagavad Gita, when the armies of the Kauravas and Pandavas have…
The ancient Vedic vision of human life was founded not merely upon the acquisition of knowledge, wealth and power, but upon the disciplined and ethical use of everything that life places in human hands. One of the most profound ethical declarations of the Isha Upanishad expresses this wisdom in remarkably simple words: “मा गृधः कस्यस्विद्धनम्”—do…
Lately, a certain kind of financial influencers have been telling retail investors that a monthly SIP will not build real wealth. The “smart” alternative sounds irresistible: invest only when the Nifty PE ratio is below its historical average, and stop when it rises above. It sounds like common sense. Buy when markets are cheap, step aside when…
Lakshmanrao Upadhayayula The seer Vāmadeva, one of the most revered sages of the Rigveda, invokes the divine presence of Agni through sacred hymns composed in the majestic Triṣṭubh Chandas. In the Vedic tradition, Agni is not merely the physical fire but the compassionate divine force that connects humanity with the celestial world. He is the…
Sanjaya spoke to King Dhritarashtra in a voice burdened with the weight of the dreadful spectacle unfolding before his eyes. “O King, the mighty warriors, drenched in streams of blood yet unwavering in their resolve, appeared like forests of blossoming palāśa trees advancing across the earth. Their crimson forms transformed the battlefield into a strange…
The Ashapurak Ganapati Temple is an ancient and sacred shrine dedicated to Lord Ganesha, situated at Namalgaon, approximately 10–11 km from Beed city in Maharashtra. It is one of the eight revered Ganapati temples known as the Ashtavinayak of Beed district. The name Ashapurak means the Lord who fulfils the hopes and wishes of devotees….
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Monday defended its decision to conduct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the Supreme Court, saying the exercise was undertaken in accordance with the law and the three orders on its roll-out were approved unanimously by the Commission’s three members. The law and prescribed Form 6…
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said India’s efforts to achieve ‘atmanirbharta’ in defence are entering the “second phase”, asserting that innovators will play the role of “impact players” in the endeavour. In his address at the plenary session of the Indian Navy’s annual seminar Swavlamban 2026 here, he also suggested building a…
New Delhi: The BJP on Monday held nationwide protests over Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s controversial remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding an apology from him and his party. Kharge sparked a controversy on Sunday with his “Modi ka baap bhi jayega” remark in response to an audience member’s comment that “the prime minister would…
New Delhi: Delhi BJP on Monday held a protest near the residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his alleged disparaging remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The protesters were stopped by police when they tried to march from Sena Bhawan Circle towards Kharge’s residence on Rajaji Marg. Delhi BJP leaders and workers raised slogans…
