Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao In the measured cadence of Trishtup and Jagati metres, the sage Agastya raises his invocation to Indra, the sovereign of luminous force and wielder of celestial authority, whose greatness is inseparable from the mighty hosts of the Maruts. Indra is not isolated in his power; rather, he stands resplendent amidst the vibrant…
found ready accord among the Kaurava ranks; they gathered steadily, even as the wind, rising by degrees, draws together scattered wood into a single blaze. Meanwhile, the Pandava forces, gathering strength and spirit, advanced with increasing momentum toward their destined field. Dharmaraja rode upon a chariot drawn by white steeds, fair as swans, its banner…
Sri Karukkinil Amarnthaval Amman Temple is located at Pillaiyarpalayam in the ancient temple city of Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Karukkinil Amarnthaval, a powerful manifestation of Goddess Durga, and is one of the revered Shakti shrines of Kanchipuram. Devotees from different parts of Tamil Nadu visit this temple seeking protection from…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday urged all eligible voters in the state to compulsorily participate in the SIR of electoral rolls beginning on June 30. Ahead of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, he cautioned people that failure to submit the enumeration form within the stipulated period could result in the…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday directed district collectors and superintendents of police to effectively tackle crimes by identifying the root cause and maximise public safety. Stressing the need to crack down on drug trafficking and protect natural resources from plunder, he said no wrongdoer, regardless of their standing, should escape…
Moradabad: Soon Akhilesh Yadav too will be seen chanting Lord Ram’s name and repenting for his mistakes, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday, apparently taking a jibe at him over the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Adityanath, while addressing a public gathering in Moradabad, said, “Looking at recent statements, does it seem that…
New Delhi: The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Monday said the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust itself has been pushing for a fair probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the temple, claiming that the Trust carried out an internal inquiry and sought the formation of an SIT. The RSS affiliate also defended…
Mumbai: India’s total external debt stood at USD 762.8 billion at the end of March 2026, registering an increase of USD 26.3 billion over the year-ago period, according to the RBI data released on Monday. Valuation effect due to the appreciation of the US dollar vis-à-vis the Indian rupee and other major currencies amounted to…
Mumbai: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued an orange alert for Mumbai for the next few days, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. According to the weather bureau’s latest district-wise forecast, Mumbai is expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated to a few…
Hyderabad: The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) on Monday issued a stern warning to the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), cautioning that any attempt to expand its activities into Telangana districts in violation of pending judicial proceedings and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) directives would invite fresh legal action. In an official press…
