New Delhi: The Budget Session of Parliament will reconvene on April 16 after a brief recess to pass bills to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816 so that the women’s reservation law can be implemented at the earliest, in what is expected to be the latest flashpoint between the government…
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday emphasised the need for round-the-clock monitoring of the West Asia conflict and called for a calibrated response to deal with any eventuality to ensure that national interests remain protected. Singh made the comments while chairing a high-level meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) set-up to…
New Delhi: Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov on Thursday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties in areas of investment, energy, and fertilisers, among others. Manturov, on a two-day visit to India, also held talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval….
West Bengal is burning—again. And this time, the flames are not accidental; they are political, calculated, and chillingly familiar. Mere condemnation of the unrelenting violence allegedly unleashed by cadres of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is not just inadequate—it is an abdication of responsibility. What unfolded in Malda, where judicial officials were reportedly obstructed and vehicles…
At a time when Indian youth stand at the crossroads of tradition and technology, there is an urgent need to rediscover the quiet strength and timeless wisdom embedded in Sanatan culture. The rhythm of harmonious living—once the cornerstone of Indian society—is increasingly being drowned in the noise of hyper-connectivity, instant gratification, and the relentless pace…
(Commissions on books—education or business?) Education has always been considered the soul of society, the foundation of development, and the bridge to equal opportunities. It is not only a means of acquiring knowledge, but also a process of developing sensitive and responsible citizens. However, when this very education becomes a means of profit, it becomes…
U Lakshman Rao The Bible opens in a manner at once subtle and sublime, unfolding with a quiet majesty that reflects the depth of divine intention. It stands as one of the most precious documents ever bestowed upon humanity, not merely as a historical record but as a living testament to the relationship between God…
If the political signals emanating from New Delhi are anything to go by, the idea of “One Nation, One Poll” is no longer a theoretical debate—it is inching steadily toward becoming a political reality, possibly as early as the 2029 general elections. The Government of India, under the leadership of Narendra Modi, has dropped more…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao In the sacred hymns of the Rigveda, composed in the majestic rhythm of the Jagatī chandas, the sage Savya Angirasa raises his contemplative voice in praise of Indra. His prayer is not merely devotion; it is an observation of cosmic order where spiritual insight and natural phenomena move together like two currents…
The address of Krishna cast the finest seeds of discernment, drawing upon true events and sharp reasoning to dispel doubt and confusion from minds clouded by misjudgment. He revealed how many kings had aligned themselves with Duryodhana for a single purpose, the overthrow of Dharmaraja and his brothers. Then he cast forth an open challenge…
