When Telangana was carved out of the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh in 2014, the slogan was simple yet powerful—self-rule. The promise was that the people of Telangana would finally become masters of their own destiny after decades of complaining about discrimination in jobs, irrigation, education, and governance. It was never supposed to be a movement against…
I have never believed in blaming individuals. Administrators come and go. Selectors change. Office-bearers change. But if a system continues to produce the same injustice decade after decade, then it is the system that deserves to be questioned. My question is simple. Why is genuine rural talent from Telangana still treated as an afterthought? I…
India is today among the world’s fastest-growing urbanizing countries. Economic growth, industrialization, the expansion of the service sector, and the continued migration from rural areas to cities have rapidly transformed the face of Indian cities. From metropolises to smaller towns, multi-story buildings, commercial complexes, coaching institutes, hotels, hospitals, and mixed-use buildings have emerged as new…
Venezuela’s earthquake: A humanitarian tragedy and a global warning of disaster preparedness When nature unleashes its fury, it truly tests humanity’s technological achievements, economic progress, and administrative pretensions. The powerful earthquake in Venezuela once again illustrated that years of hard work, dreams, and the illusion of a secure life can be reduced to rubble in…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao In the resonant cadences of the Jagatī and Triṣṭubh metres of the Rigveda, the sage Agastya lifts his consciousness toward the Maruts, the radiant storm deities who move between heaven and earth as mediators of both energy and intention. They are invoked as impartial participants in every yajña, not bound by preference…
The advance of Dronacharya was terrible to behold, his gait swift and unrelenting, resembling a fierce demon rushing upon a multitude of helpless prey. His very movement spread dread and foreboding across the field, for all knew his unyielding resolve—to seize Dharmaraja and bring the conflict to its decisive turn. Meanwhile, the son of Dharma,…
Kashi Vishweshwara Swamy Temple is located at Kadugodi, near Whitefield in Bengaluru Urban District, Karnataka. It is one of the oldest surviving Shiva temples in eastern Bengaluru and has been the spiritual centre of the locality for nearly a thousand yearsThe temple is believed to have been built around 1030 CE during the reign of…
Victoria (Seychelles): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday was conferred with the honorary ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ title by Seychelles’ President Patrick Herminie here, marking his 34th international honour from a foreign nation. PM Modi thanked Seychelles for the honour and dedicated it to the nations that are fighting the challenges of climate change….
Victoria (Seychelles): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India envisions an Indian Ocean where maritime security is ensured alongside economic prosperity and where partnership is not based on size, but on mutual respect and trust. “Our vision is to make the Indian Ocean an Ocean of Opportunity,” Prime Minister Modi said after delegation-level talks…
Bengaluru: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday called for a united fight against substance abuse, urging educational institutions, families, healthcare professionals, and law enforcement agencies to work together to build a drug-free India. He asserted that the campaign must begin with individuals and spread across campuses, cities, and the country. Addressing the 31st Foundation…
