Mumbai: Noted lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar said on Friday that he is doubtful that the relations between India and Pakistan will improve in the near future. Referring to South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, a process that allowed victims and perpetrators of apartheid to come together, Akhtar said India and Pakistan missed a similar…
Agra (UP): An anti-drone system has been deployed at the Taj Mahal to enhance security around the wondrous monument, police said on Friday. Assistant Commissioner of Police (Taj Security) Syed Arib Ahmed said the system has been installed within the Taj Mahal premises and is capable of disabling any drone entering the restricted airspace. Surveillance…
Nicoasia: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held a telephonic conversation with his Cypriot counterpart, Constantinos Kombos, and the two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral and India-EU ties. Jaishankar also said he appreciated the support extended by Cyprus in India’s fight against terrorism. “Warm conversation with FM @ckombos of Cyprus. Discussed strengthening our bilateral partnership…
India’s economy clocked an impressive 7.4% growth in the fourth quarter of FY 2024–25, smashing analyst expectations and reaffirming its position as the fastest-growing major economy in the world. Yet, much of the domestic and international discourse has been fixated on a seemingly “disappointing” full-year GDP growth figure of 6.5%—a four-year low. The contradiction isn’t…
Rot, Reform, and the Rare Idealist In my ongoing conversations with those who once brought pride to the Hyderabad Ranji team, I met a man whose story is both inspiring and maddening, for what it says about personal integrity and the institutional rot that now surrounds it. Meet Rayapeth Arjun Swaroop, a forgotten gem of…
Temple lands across India are under serious threat. These lands, which hold spiritual, historical, and social value, are increasingly falling victim to encroachments, political exploitation, and administrative neglect. Unlike defence or forest lands—both protected by robust central legislation—temple lands are governed by inconsistent state-level laws, making them easy targets for land grabbers and vote-bank politics….
Glowing like the cool moon, having regained her composure, Sita began to speak meaningfully to Hanuman, the son of Vayu: “Hanuman, your words that Rama is consumed by grief and sorrow for me are like poisoned delight. Though sweet, they pierce my heart. God binds all beings—whether in wealth or poverty, in joy or grief—with…
Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanuman Mandir is located in the Ramaipatti locality on Sankat Mochan Marg, in the Mirzapur- cum- Vindhyachal region of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Hanuman, also called Mahabali (the mighty one) and Sankat Mochan, meaning the “Reliever of Troubles.” The Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanuman Mandir…
Bogota: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading an all-party delegation, has voiced his deep disappointment over Colombia offering condolences for the loss of lives in Pakistan following Indian strikes in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Tharoor is leading the delegation to Colombia as part of India’s global outreach to expose Pakistan’s support for cross-border terrorist…
New Delhi: India’s economic growth slowed to 7.4 per cent in the March quarter, bringing down the annual growth rate to 6.5 per cent during 2024-25, according to official data released on Friday. The growth in the January-March period was lower than the 8.4 per cent expansion in the year-ago quarter. According to the data…
