A civilized society is defined not by its celebrations but by its mourning. The way a society embraces grief, the dignity and sensitivity with which it expresses it—this is the measure of its human maturity. Unfortunately, today our society seems to fall short of this standard. Mourning ceremonies, once a natural medium for sharing grief…
Why is the burden always on the elderly and ordinary families? When are the leaders? Whenever the government talks about fiscal discipline, budget balance, or reducing expenditure, social pension schemes are often the first targets. Old-age pensions, in particular, have repeatedly faced discussions about reviewing, cutting, and tightening eligibility criteria. Recent rhetoric has once again…
From Blog Rumour to Courtroom Reality Indian politics has always been ruthless. In the digital age, it has become something else entirely — algorithmic. An allegation no longer needs proof. It needs bandwidth. One of the most explosive examples was the so-called “Sukanya Devi case” — a set of accusations that surfaced on blogs and…
This is a strong opening—evocative and dignified. I’ve tightened the language, corrected minor errors, and improved flow and grammar while preserving your tone and emotional weight. On February 13, 1893, a young monk in saffron robes stood before an eager audience at Mahaboob College in Hyderabad. His words were not merely a speech; they were…
Indra, seated in his resplendent court, addressed Arjuna with words of assurance and divine grace. “O son of Kunti,” said the Lord of the celestials, “you are pure and free from sin. You stand as an apostle of self-control, a master over your senses. There is no possession in the three worlds to which you…
Mukkolakkal Bhagavathy Temple is located in the Sreevaraham area of Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala. The temple is situated close to the famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and near Sreevaraham Lakshmi Varaha Temple, making it an important spiritual center in the region. The exact period of construction of Mukkolakkal Bhagavathy Temple is not clearly mentioned in historical…
New Delhi: India proved to be too strong for Namibia as the fancied hosts crushed their opponents by 93 runs in a T20 World Cup match here on Thursday. Opener Ishan Kishan and all-rounder Hardik Pandya struck belligerent half-centuries to power India to 209 for nine after being asked to bat first. Ishan blazed away…
New Delhi: Team India created history at the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup on Thursday, after they registered the fastest team 100 in tournament history. During their Group A match against Namibia in Delhi on Thursday, the Men in Blue reached the 100-run mark in just 6.5 overs, which is 41 balls. India beat the…
Online Desk The Defence Acquisition Council on Thursday cleared a major proposal to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets from France, paving the way for one of India’s largest-ever fighter aircraft acquisitions and a significant expansion of domestic defence manufacturing. In total, capital acquisition of military hardware worth Rs 3.60 lakh crore was approved by the…
New Delhi: Amid speculation over a leadership change in the Congress-led Karnataka government, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday said “patience will also pay”. The Siddaramaiah government is set to complete 1,000 days in office on Friday. Shivakumar denied that there was any power tussle between him and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. He met…
