New Delhi: A court here on Saturday acquitted social activist Medha Patkar in a criminal defamation case filed by Delhi L-G V K Saxena, saying the prosecution failed to prove that she made the alleged defamatory statements during a television programme in 2006. The complaint was filed by Saxena, then president of the National Council…
New York: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said there is a “path” to remove the 25 per cent tariffs imposed on India for buying Russian oil, noting that such purchases by Delhi from Moscow have “collapsed”. United States President Donald Trump has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India, including 25 per cent for its…
Lucknow: Top leaders congratulated the people of Uttar Pradesh on its foundation day, highlighting the state’s development trajectory and cultural legacy, with President Droupadi Murmu expressing confidence in its progress and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailing its transition from being ‘BIMARU’ to one of India’s key growth engines. Modi, who represents Varanasi in the Lok Sabha,…
As India heads into a decisive round of Assembly elections across four politically distinct states—besides the Union Territory of Puducherry—the larger question goes beyond who will win and who will lose. The real story may be whether the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is once again reshaping the contours of Indian politics, not merely by capturing…
In the high-stakes theatre of Indian politics, relevance is often currency. And when authority begins to wobble, noise becomes a substitute for power. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s decision to amplify a vague, unverified news report about Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s alleged concerns over the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission…
The tale of Michael Jackson, though known worldwide, his personality was debated by many as his skin and structure were altered so often during his lifetime. So as to explain to the readers the pictorial vicissitudes, ruling the world against the architect and human creator of Lord Brahma, the celebrated rock star Michael Jackson example…
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.com section. Last week’s article elaborated on Vishve–Devata-s and their role in Shraaddha Pooja. Continuing on the topic of Devata-s in level 18, here is some useful information on the 8…
As Markandeya recounts, countless crores of simian warriors surged into Kiṣkindhā at the summons of Sugrīva, while mighty Suṣeṇa stirred their spirits to a pitch of valor. Their march made the earth tremble, and the mountains quiver; their resounding roar rolled across forests and crags alike. Dadhimukha, having greeted Rāma with reverence, shared all the…
Today is Ratha Saptami Kalgi Suryanarayana Temple is located at Kalgi village in Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) district, Karnataka. Kalgi is an ancient settlement that houses a group of early medieval temples, indicating that it was once an important religious centre during the Chalukya period. The village setting, surrounded by temple ruins, reflects its past spiritual prominence….
Special Correspondent Hyderabad cricket has long been bruised by whispers of corruption. Now, it stands bloodied by a sworn complaint that reads less like a sporting grievance and more like a crime thriller. Kidnapping. Illegal confinement. Assault. Extortion. And at the heart of it all, an explosive allegation: Rs 24 lakh allegedly paid to secure…
