“Old habits die hard” is not just a cliché—it is a political warning. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu seems determined to prove it right, yet again. A series of viral videos now circulating on social media has reignited an uncomfortable question: has the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), now an ally in the BJP-led…
With the announcement of the election schedule for five states, the political spotlight has sharply turned towards the South—particularly Tamil Nadu and Kerala—where entrenched political equations are facing an unusually volatile test. What makes this electoral cycle different is not merely anti-incumbency or alliance arithmetic, but the emergence of disruptive forces and a perceptible churn…
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This is an article series. Please read all previous articles before reading this article. The URLs for all previous articles are located in the SPECIAL THOUGHTS section. Previously, on the topic of Vedic time measurement, we learnt about the Vedic solar calendar. This is also referred to as Sauramaana. Let’s learn some aspects of the…
Upadhayayula Lakshman Rao In the ancient age of Vedic illumination, when human consciousness sought to understand the subtle harmony between nature, cosmos, and moral life, the sages of the Vedic tradition composed hymns that resonated with profound spiritual insight. Among those seers was the revered sage Kanva, whose contemplative mind perceived the hidden rhythm of…
The wickedness of Duryodhana did not yield even an inch, though the future was laid bare before him with careful reasoning. It was foretold that if war arose between the Pandavas and the Kauravas, it would not be a contest of equals, but a clash between divine power encircling the Pandavas and mere mortal strength…
Takshak Nag Mandir is located at Chhika near Jagatsukh in the Ujjhi Valley of Kullu, in Himachal Pradesh. The temple is situated on a high hill surrounded by dense deodar forests. Devotees reach the shrine after a trekking climb of about two hours from Jagatsukh village. The temple is believed to be very ancient and…
New Delhi: The BJP on Saturday released its third list of 11 candidates for the Kerala Assembly Polls, fielding Karamana Jayan from Thiruvananthapuram. According to the list, Raveendranath Vakathanam will join the fray from Puthuppally, KR Rajesh from Chavara, R S Arun Raj from Chadayamangalam, and V Ratheesh from Peerumade seat. Vivek Gopan will contest…
New Delhi: “Grateful for the inspiration that shaped a part of me”, said Bollywood star Akshay Kumar as he paid tribute to late American martial artist and actor Chuck Norris. Known for his role as Cordell Walker in the “Walker, Texas Ranger” series, Norris died on Thursday, aged 86. Kumar, who started his career as…
Chennai: The LPG crisis-forced migration to firewood in Tamil Nadu’s hotel industry is going to soon lead to a rise in prices of food commodities, but what has taken the fizz out of the festival season is Biryani getting dear. Muslim faithfuls rue the fact that family gatherings have shrunken during the Ramzan season, thanks…
