At a time when global leadership often appears hesitant, transactional, or paralysed by diplomatic niceties, Donald Trump seems to have embraced a far more assertive doctrine—one that many may instinctively criticise, yet one that, on closer scrutiny, carries the weight of strategic necessity. His recent posture on the Strait of Hormuz is not mere rhetoric…
Democracy isn’t just about the right to vote; it’s a process of continuous dialogue—where questions are asked, accountability is established, and dissent is heard with respect. The two main pillars responsible for keeping this dialogue alive are journalism and politics. But today, both pillars seem to be straying from their original form. Journalism is losing…
Deep inside your skull sits a structure the size of an almond. It has never heard of a stock market, a balance sheet, or a P/E ratio. Yet every time the Sensex or the S&P 500 plunges, this tiny cluster of neurons, the amygdala, hijacks your decisions and quietly drains your portfolio. Evolved over millions…
Alekya Pratap At a time when India stands on the cusp of a transformative leap towards gender equality in politics, the Opposition’s resistance to proposed amendments in the Women’s Reservation framework raises uncomfortable questions. Is it not a fact that the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, aimed at ensuring 33% representation for women in Parliament and…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao The sage Parāśara, immersed in the resonant cadence of Vedic chant, invokes Agni through the expansive rhythm of the Virāt chandas, wherein sound itself becomes a vehicle of revelation. His contemplative mind, sharpened by discipline and inward vision, penetrates the subtle workings of unseen forces that govern both the cosmos and the…
The troubled and discerning mind of Dhritarashtra sought answers for the unrestrained and reckless course of Suyodhana’s actions and designs, which wandered like a fierce beast lost in a desolate wilderness, untamed and perilous. Addressing Sanjaya, he reflected that Arjuna stood blessed by divine grace and ever sheltered by Sri Hari’s unwavering support, and therefore…
Sri Datta Kshetra Hampiholi is located in Ramdurga Taluk of Belgaum district in the state of Karnataka. The temple is situated on the banks of the Malaprabha River in a peaceful and spiritual natural setting, attracting devotees who seek blessings and inner peace. The temple is dedicated to Lord Dattatreya, who is worshipped here in…
Durgapur: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the SIR of electoral rolls is a “major issue” in the upcoming West Bengal assembly polls, and stated that the people have resolved to throw infiltrators out of the state. Speaking to PTI Videos at his roadshow in Paschim Bardhaman district’s Durgapur, Shah said the responsibility…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will inaugurate the Delhi-Dehradun economic corridor, which will cut travel time between the two cities to nearly half, and also undertake a review of the wildlife passage on the elevated section of the high-speed expressway. The 213-kilometre-long, six-lane, access-controlled Delhi-Dehradun economic corridor has been built at a…
Karachi: Two merchant ships from Pakistan were allowed to cross the Strait of Hormuz and sail to Kuwait and the UAE on Monday after initially being denied permission to pass. Two merchant ships, Shalimar and Khairpur, of the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) are the first Pakistani ships to go into the Persian Gulf since…
