Each Independence Day is a reminder to reflect on our nation’s path to the past and contemplate its future. It is my belated attempt to remember some of the changes that Bharat has undergone in the last 80 years of independence. The shift has not just been seen in our economy, our cities, or technology;…
Lakshmanrao Upadhyayula The venerable sage Śaunaka Gṛtsamāda, immersed in contemplation and inspired by the sacred cadence of the Triṣṭubh metre, raised his voice in praise of the divine Apām Napāt, the radiant “Offspring of the Waters,” celebrated in the hymns of the Rigveda. With reverence he declared, “I chant this holy hymn for food, nourishment,…
The sage Vaisampayana continued his narration. When Dhritarashtra heard of the incomparable valour, chivalric strength, and invincible prowess of Krishna and Arjuna, his heart was overwhelmed with fear and anxiety. Troubled by the death of Jayadratha (Saindhava) at the hands of Arjuna, he questioned Sanjaya with deep concern: “After the fall of Saindhava, what did…
Sri Banashankari Devi Temple is situated at Devihosur in Haveri district, Karnataka. Devihosur is a historically important village known for its ancient temples, inscriptions, sculptures, and medieval heritage. In old inscriptions, the village is mentioned by names such as Posavur, Deyvada Posavur and Deviyahosavur. The shrine has a documented history of more than 1,100 years….
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday alleged that the BJP has been left with “nothing but money” to win the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, reacting to media reports about a possible announcement of Rs 20,000 dole for women in the state. Yadav, in a post on X, described the reported proposal as…
New Delhi: AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia on Monday urged the Delhi High Court to dismiss the CBI’s petition challenging their discharge in the liquor policy case, stating that it was filed with “unprecedented haste” and in the “most unserious manner”. In separate applications, the former Delhi chief minister and his deputy assailed…
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday said the central government must approach the Supreme Court to get all FIRs registered during the students’ protests over the NEET-UG exam paper leak quashed. His statement comes days after the Supreme Court clarified that its earlier order would not prevent respective state governments from taking…
Nanded: Akali Dal chief and former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked in Maharashtra’s Nanded on Thursday, police said. Badal was attacked near a gurudwara and has been hospitalised, police said. A viral video showed Badal walking inside a building with a cloth wrapped around his right hand. Earlier in the day,…
Ayodhya (UP): A total of four applicants were interviewed on Wednesday for the post of first full-time CEO of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, with the candidates being asked about their ability to handle large crowds at major events and functioning of the temple system, sources said. Those who appeared before the three-member panel…
New Delhi: Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on Wednesday called on Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam and discussed ways to bolster maritime security cooperation between the two countries. Admiral Swaminathan is currently on a four-day visit to Mauritius starting August 10 to solidify bilateral maritime engagement with the strategically located Indian Ocean nation. “Adm Krishna…
