The Timeless Bond of Devotion Dr Sandhya Bombay One of the most profound expressions of devotion in the Hindu tradition is the line “భక్తవత్సల గోవిందా, భాగవతప్రియ గోవిందా” from Govinda Naamalu, translated as: “O Govinda, beloved of devotees; O Govinda, dear to the Bhagavatas.” This chant captures deep reverence and fills our hearts with inspiration and…
On the sacred heights of Mount Savela, Rama, scion of the Ikshvaku line and embodiment of virtue, set foot with his valiant brother Lakshmana. The mountain shone with a splendour of its own—its crags and slopes glimmering with minerals, radiant in the hues of sun-kissed stone. Addressing the noble Sugreeva, steadfast in loyalty, and Vibhishana,…
Punaura Dham Maa Janaki & Hanuman Mandir is situated in Punaura village, near Sitamarhi town in northern Bihar. The main deities worshipped here are Lord Hanuman and Goddess Sita (Janaki). The temple is located within the broader Punaura Dham complex, which is believed to be the birthplace of Sita Devi. The Hanuman shrine is built…
New Delhi: Switzerland has finally completed the ratification process for a landmark trade deal between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) that would reduce trade barriers and significantly open up the Indian market to Swiss exports. Swiss Ambassador to India Maya Tissafi described Switzerland’s ratification of the trade pact as a “significant milestone”…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday accused the opposition AIADMK of backing the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise, which, he said, “punishes our progress.” On the occasion of World Population Day, he took to ‘X’ to give a ‘reminder’ to the union government that “Tamil Nadu leads in population control, empowers women…
Mumbai: A non-cognisable case was registered on Friday against Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad and his supporter for assaulting a worker at the MLA hostel canteen in south Mumbai, police officials said. A non-cognisable case is registered in minor offences. Police can not arrest without a court warrant in such cases. Gaikwad and one of…
Bhubaneshwar: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday alleged that the BJP-led central government was attempting to omit secularism and socialism from the Constitution, and weakening legislations meant to protect the poor and tribals. Addressing the party’s ‘Samvidhan Bachao Samavesh’ here, Kharge also said that tribals, dalits, women and youths of the country will have to…
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday disbursed the first instalment of the hiked pension amount of Rs 1,100 per month to the bank accounts of 1.11 crore beneficiaries, including senior citizens, widows and people with disabilities. Over Rs 1,227 crore was credited under six different pension schemes during a function here, officials said….
New Delhi: Former chief justices of India, J S Khehar and D Y Chandrachud, are interacting on Friday with the parliamentary committee scrutinising the simultaneous election bill as it held its eighth sitting. Sources said both jurists are of the view that the concept of ‘one nation one election’ is not violative of the basic…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards defence self-reliance, the Ministry of Defence has reportedly selected an Indian company to establish a dedicated maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility for the S-400 Triumf air defence system, one of the most advanced long-range missile platforms in India’s arsenal. The facility being developed in partnership with Russia’s…
