Columnist-M.S.Shanker

Dynasty Double Standards

For over a decade, the loudest political slogan from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its alliance, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), has been the promise to dismantle dynastic politics in India. The party positioned itself as the ideological opposite of family-run parties and repeatedly mocked the “parivarvaad” culture of rivals such as the Congress….

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UPSC Success Stories

A story of struggle or a story of popularity? Many candidates actually come from villages or humble backgrounds and share their stories to inspire other young people. India boasts numerous successful officers with roots in small towns and rural settings. Their success demonstrates that hard work and dedication can lead to great achievements, even with…

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The fall of Nahusha and the restoration of Indra

Shalya continued his grave narration, describing the hardships Indra endured—hardships that arose paradoxically from deeds once praised as righteous. He recalled how Nahusha, swollen with newly acquired power, summoned the sages and sharply questioned them. He asked whether it was just that Brihaspati should protect Sachi against his declared will. The sages counselled restraint, warning…

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Hooli Panchalingeshwara Temple

Hooli Panchalingeshwara Temple is located in Hooli, a historic village about 9 km from Saundatti and around 60 km from Belagavi, Karnataka. The village lies in the Malaprabha River region and was once an important temple settlement during medieval times. Hooli is known for its cluster of ancient temples and was historically a prominent Shaiva…

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Women entrepreneurs to drive economic empowerment in Andhra: CM Naidu

Amaravati:  Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said that women entrepreneurs will play a key role in strengthening economic empowerment in the state. Addressing International Women’s Day celebrations at Amaravati Parade Grounds here, the chief minister greeted women across the country and described them as the embodiment of hard work, love, and…

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India, China should view each other as partners, not rivals: Foreign Minister Wang Yi

Beijing:  India and China should view each other as “partners, not rivals” and “opportunity instead of threat”, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Sunday. Wang, at his annual press conference on the sidelines of the Chinese parliament, the National People’s Congress (NPC), said both countries should stick to the direction set by Prime…

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