Politics is no longer public service. It is a profession. MS Shanker There was a time when entering politics was considered an act of public service. Today, it has become one of the most lucrative professions in Bharat. That single transformation perhaps explains why political parties are breaking up at an unprecedented pace across the…
At a time when modern society is increasingly distancing itself from its cultural roots in the name of professionalism and competition, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken a remarkably refreshing and humane decision. Its move to allow the parents of teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi to accompany him on the…
Ramu Chilimella Before today’s generation proudly boasts about modern advancement, it is worth revisiting the glorious heritage of Bharath and the extraordinary credentials of our ancient civilizations. The discoveries at Dholavira, Gujarat — a part of the Harappan Civilization — reveal that nearly 4,500 years ago, our ancestors had already built well-planned urban communities with…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao In the sacred cadence of Jagatī and Triṣṭubh meters, the venerable sage Deerghatama raises his profound invocation to the twin divine physicians, the Aswins, whose presence bridges the realms of the mortal and the celestial. The hymn opens upon a vivid cosmic tableau: Agni, the terrestrial fire, blazes forth as the foundation…
When the mighty Karna beheld the scattered ranks of the Kauravas, their spirits shaken and their courage dimmed like lamps in a tempest, he resolved within his heart to rekindle their valor. Thus, standing firm upon the field of destiny, he addressed them in a voice resounding like a war-drum: “The sons of Yudhishthira—Bhima, Arjuna,…
Kalibaah Mandir is an ancient and highly revered Shakti shrine located on the banks of the sacred Yamuna River near Etawah in Uttar Pradesh. The temple stands along the Etawah–Bhind route and is one of the most important centers of Goddess worship in the region. Devotees from Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and neighboring states…
Mumbai: Craig Macrae, the action director of Yash Raj Films’ upcoming movie “Alpha”, has praised the film’s lead star Alia Bhatt, saying he was impressed by her work ethic and commitment. Macrae, who has worked with international stars such as Charlize Theron and Milla Jovovich on movies such as “Mad Max: Fury Road” and “Resident…
Beijing: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend a meeting of the National Security Advisors of BRICS countries to be held in New Delhi on June 22-23, Beijing announced on Thursday. The BRICS National Security Advisors Meeting is a high-level platform that brings together the National Security Advisors (NSAs) of the 11 BRICS member-states to…
Chennai: Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday dismissed the Tamil Nadu governor’s address to the Legislative Assembly as fodder for the ruling party’s “social media reels”, saying it fell far short of a vision document for the state’s development. The DMK leader alleged that Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar had read out the government’s…
New Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a high-level review meeting on Thursday with senior officials from the Ministry of Education, state governments, the National Testing Agency (NTA) and higher education institutions to assess preparedness for the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for June 21. The NEET-UG for admissions into medical courses took place on May…
