Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday slammed Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, claiming their love for ‘Marathi manoos’ is fake and that their real interest lies in the coffers of the cash-rich Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Addressing a Mahayuti rally at Worli in central Mumbai, he echoed Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ assertion…
Vellore (Tamil Nadu): Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday said true spirituality lies not merely in ritual worship but in love, compassion, and service to fellow human beings. Speaking at the golden jubilee celebrations of Sri Sakthi Amma at Sripuram near here, he said protecting the environment itself is a form of divine service….
Warangal: The East Zone League final of the TCA Telangana Gold Cup 2025–26 produced a thrilling contest featuring two magnificent centuries, as TCA Hanumakonda defeated TCA Khammam by 21 runs at the Kakatiya University Grounds, Warangal, on Friday night. Batting first, TCA Hanumakonda posted an imposing 230 for 3 in 20 overs, riding on a…
Special Correspondent The recent attempt by the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) to initiate amendments to its Constitution has raised serious procedural, legal, and governance-related concerns, warranting careful examination and documentation. This report places on record the sequence of events, objections raised by stakeholders, and the broader implications of the ongoing exercise. A former Secretary of…
The question of whether Hindus are “awakening from their slumber” has become a recurring theme in public discourse—often raised with emotion, sometimes with apprehension, and frequently with political overtones. Yet, beyond slogans and counter-slogans, this question deserves a calmer, more thoughtful examination rooted in history, demographics, and contemporary global developments. Hinduism—Sanatan Dharma—is not merely a…
The primary purpose of higher education isn’t simply to award students degrees or mold them into a certain mold. Its essence is also to free students from their shackles and develop them into reflective citizens capable of independent thinking. Yet, Indian colleges and universities have implemented a system where classroom attendance is mandatory for every…
In continuation of the previous episodes on “Beat the backache”, in this issue, the modern research that is exploring various other causes, particularly after the COVID-19 epidemic, is being discussed. Blood clots in blood vessels can cause back pain, often severe, especially if the clot forms in the inferior vena cava (IVC) or blocks blood flow to…
The Speaker of the Telangana Assembly occupies a constitutional chair, not a party pulpit. Yet, during a heated exchange on the floor of the House, that distinction appeared dangerously blurred. When the Speaker categorically warned BRS leader Harish Rao that he would not be allowed to speak if he continued to scold the Chief Minister,…
This is an article series. Please read all previous articles before reading this article. The URLs for all previous articles are located in the www.special thoughts section. Last week, we saw some elaboration of the symbolism of Ganapati and his various Anga-s. Now let’s continue from where we left off. The Trunk: The elephant trunk…
The Dharmavyādha, a jewel among men, stood as a living embodiment of simple principles and profound truths. His words, flowing with luminous wisdom, revealed the hidden essence of conduct and the delicate art of inner refinement. The sage Kauśika, seated before him in quiet reverence, listened with unwavering devotion, as the butcher-saint spoke not from…
