Lakshmanrao Upadhyayula In the ancient vision of the Rigvedic seers, the sage Vishwamitra invokes Indra through the majestic cadence of Tristubh Chandas, inviting the divine lord to descend into the sacred arena of yajña. The hymn reflects a profound relationship between humanity and the cosmic powers that sustain existence. Indra is called to guide his…
Sanjaya continued his solemn narration to King Dhritarashtra. After the mighty hosts of Magadha had been subdued, Karna advanced with unshaken determination and encountered the formidable Trigarta warriors. Across the vast battlefield, where the destiny of kingdoms was being forged in blood and steel, the invincible Arjuna, guided by the unfailing wisdom of Krishna, moved…
Yajna-Varaha was an ancient form of Lord Vishnu worshipped at Prithudaka, the ancient name of present-day Pehowa in Kurukshetra district of Haryana. Located on the banks of the sacred Sarasvati, Prithudaka was one of the important tirthas of ancient northern India. What makes this shrine particularly remarkable is that its existence is firmly recorded in…
Nagoya: The Indian quartet of Kiran Pahal, Poovamma Machettira, Prachi, Vithya Ramraj produced an exceptional performance to claim the gold medal in the women’s 4x400m relay at the 2026 Asian Games here on Tuesday. The Indian team won the top prize with a time of 3:29.69 minutes, giving the country its first gold medal in…
New Delhi: Hitting out at the Congress for targeting the Election Commission, senior BJP leader Smriti Irani on Tuesday accused the main opposition party of attempting to undermine the country’s electoral system after failing to get the support of people within the current democratic framework. Speaking to reporters at the BJP headquarters here, Irani alleged…
Our Science Desk Hyderabad: Could common viral infections leave behind molecular changes that, years later, contribute to neurodegenerative diseases? Emerging research has suggested a possible association between infections such as influenza and COVID-19 and an increased risk of conditions including Parkinson’s disease. However, the molecular mechanisms behind such a link have remained poorly understood. A…
Our Sports Desk Hyderabad: The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) has reiterated that it remains undeterred by the resistance it faces from established and powerful interests and will continue its efforts to bring greater accountability, transparency and structural reform to cricket administration in Telangana. The TCA, which describes itself as standing up against entrenched interests in…
Kolkata: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday searched 15 premises linked to former West Bengal minister Indranil Sen and others as part of a probe into alleged financial irregularities in holding Durga Puja preview shows and the sale of passes, officials said. The searches under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) began early in the…
Noida: Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of “mental bankruptcy”, alleging that Gandhi sought to “burn the country down” after failing to regain power. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the valedictory session of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida,…
New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday demanded the immediate removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, suspension of the SIR, restoration of over 13 crore names struck off from the electoral rolls and the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for “match-fixing” polls. The opposition party made the demand after a two-and-a-half hour meeting of…
