The recent images of Jalpaiguri were not scenes from a war zone, but they might as well have been. Bloodied faces, fractured skulls, and shattered vehicles — all in the name of flood relief. The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) has crossed every limit of political decency, unleashing its cadre on opposition leaders who dared to…
From Disorder to Dharma: How India’s Wisdom Outshines a Neighbor’s Darkness Every era witnesses a turning point when destiny divides two paths—one leading to evolution, the other to erosion. In South Asia, India and Pakistan today stand as stark embodiments of that divide. While India rises through stability, spiritual strength, and global stewardship, Pakistan sinks…
Is the wheel of development turning a full circle? Are the so-called developed nations now confronting a dead end, while developing and underdeveloped countries prepare for their turn to rise? Look across Europe — from the UK to Germany, France to the Nordic states — and the picture is increasingly bleak. Demographic shifts are being…
(A silent explosion of pain hidden behind position and prestige – The suicide of Haryana ADGP Y.S. Puran raises serious questions about the increasingly insensitive structure of society.) Puran Kumar’s suicide is not just an individual tragedy, but a symbol of the failure of the entire administrative and social structure. Neglecting mental health, constant pressure,…
Rising student suicides in India are a sign of a deeper social and mental health crisis. The Mental Health Act (2017) and the Suicide Prevention Policy (2021) provide a legal framework, but their impact has been limited. Lack of awareness, a lack of counseling infrastructure, and parental expectations are pushing students toward depression. What’s needed…
The sage Vedavyasa, endowed with a sacred mind and revered by sages, descended among the Pandavas. Equal in brilliance to Brahma, honoured by Brahmins, and radiant in form like a rain-laden cloud, he was the redeemer of sins, a living embodiment of virtue, as Kunti and her sons themselves were. His presence enlightened their hearts,…
Nadbudh Bhairava Temple is located in the peaceful village of Molthi, in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. The temple stands on a serene hill surrounded by dense forests and the scenic beauty of the Garhwal Himalayas.The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Nadbudh Bhairava, a fierce and powerful form of Lord Shiva. Bhairava…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin on his birthday even as the two leaders vowed to further deepen India-Russia’s special and privileged strategic partnership. Modi dialled Putin and warmly congratulated him on his 73rd birthday and conveyed best wishes for good health and success, according to an Indian…
Shimla: At least 15 passengers were killed as a private bus they were traveling in was struck by a massive landslide in Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur district on Tuesday evening, officials said. The accident took place in the Bhalughat area in the Jhandutta assembly segment, they said, adding the bus carrying 30-35 passengers was on its…
New Delhi: Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Tuesday said regulator DGCA will conduct a thorough study to find the root cause that led to the uncommanded Ram Air Turbine (RAT) deployment in an Air India Boeing Dreamliner plane last week. The incident involved the aircraft VT-ANO operating the flight AI117 from Amritsar to…
