Environmental emergency and limited revenue—can economic penalties pave the way to a greener future? India is among those countries in the world where air, water, and soil pollution has become a serious health crisis. Several Indian cities are included in the World Health Organization’s list of the most polluted cities. Water pollution causes illness to…
Dharmaja, in answer to the doubts of Sage Sounaka, spoke with quiet dignity. The sage had wondered whether the king was entangled in the creation of wealth and in the gathering of riches, but Dharmaja replied: “I do not seek riches or comforts for my selfish pleasure. A different concern burdens my conscience—how may I…
Sri Ponvaratharaja Perumal Temple is located in Rasipuram in the Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu. The temple is several hundred years old, and traditional accounts trace its origin to a period long before Rasipuram developed into a town. Since the temple was formed after the discovery of a Swayambhu idol, its spiritual history is considered…
Hyderabad: The six-day Sri Brahmotsavam celebrations at the Hare Krishna Golden Temple, which commenced on November 14, drew to a magnificent close on Tuesday, leaving devotees spiritually uplifted. The final day began with Maha Purnahuti, Utsavar Abhishekam, and Chakra Snanam, creating a serene and sacred atmosphere. The evening witnessed Devata Udvasanam, Sri Pushpa Yagam, and…
Coimbatore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India is on the path of becoming the global hub of organic farming, and asserted that it is native and traditional to the nation. The youth are increasingly recognising agriculture as a modern and scalable opportunity, and this will greatly empower the rural economy, he said, inaugurating…
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday sent Anmol Bishnoi, an accused in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, to 11 days of NIA custody. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) produced Anmol, the brother and close aide of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, amid tight security in Patiala House Court around 5 pm after the federal…
Hyderabad: The Telangana BJP on Wednesday ridiculed the Revanth Reddy government’s decision to distribute one crore sarees to women across the state to mark the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The distribution, which begin today, is scheduled to conclude on December 8 — just a day before Sonia Gandhi’s birthday — a…
New Delhi: More than 50.35 crore of the nearly 51 crore electors in nine states and three Union territories have received enumeration forms under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, the Election Commission said on Wednesday. Phase two of the SIR exercise began on November 4 with the enumeration stage and…
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday tore into the Election Commission after a booth level officer in Jalpaiguri district was found hanging, alleging the “inhuman, unplanned” SIR workload is crushing field staff, even as the BLO’s family flagged “unbearable pressure” and the BJP blamed state officials for the tragedy. The deceased, 48-year-old…
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested the brother and close aide of dreaded gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, Anmol Bishnoi, upon his deportation from the US to India, officials said. Wanted in connection with the killing of NCP leader Baba Siddique, firing at Bollywood star Salman Khan’s residence in April 2024, the killing…
