Madrid: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Spanish President Pedro Sanchez and reiterated the “long-standing” India-Spain partnership, updating him on the progress in bilateral cooperation. Separately, he also called on the King of Spain Felipe VI. Jaishankar arrived in Spain on Monday for a two-day official visit — his first to the…
The question of whether seismologists worldwide can develop effective earthquake warning systems remains contentious. While scientists have made significant strides in cyclone predictions, earthquake forecasting continues to elude them. Yet, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon Indian scientists to focus on creating earthquake warning systems, highlighting the advancements in weather science that have…
According to statistics, those who migrate across local and regional boundaries in search of livelihoods suffer the humiliation of being permanently treated as outsiders in their host society. Workers are often depicted as the protagonists of tragic events on television screens, highlighting the gap between their contributions and the recognition they receive. Despite being the…
American Sprinter was the first man to run 100 meters in Under 10 seconds. Jim Hines (US) was the first man to run 100m under 10 secs at the US championships. Hines broke his own record at the 1968 Mexico Olympics, where an electronic timer recorded him at 9.95 secs. He held the record for…
Sri Krishnavatharam is a comprehensive phase of Vishnu. It is not like descending on earth to perform just one transaction of securing a devotee elephant caught by a crocodile -Gajendra Moksha or instantly born out of pillar Narasimha to save Prahlada. Sri Krishna had a variety of purposes to serve in a prolonged life. While…
Rama, the divine incarnation of Lord Vishnu, displayed profound affection for the mountains and forests. Residing on the sacred Mount Chitrakuta, he sought to unveil its resplendent beauty and the enchanting creations of nature to Sita. His eloquent words, imbued with the finest creative order, aimed to immerse her in joy, akin to Indra showcasing…
Ashtamudi Sree Veerabhadra Swami Temple, located in Thrikkaruva, Kollam district, Kerala, is a unique and ancient temple dedicated to Lord Veerabhadra, a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva.This temple holds the distinction of being the only one in southern India with Veerabhadra as the presiding deity. This temple is in a uniquely beautiful spot where the…
Washington/Tokyo: A strong earthquake rattled southern Japan on Monday, the United States Geological Survey reported. The notable quake registered a preliminary magnitude of 6.9, the USGS said and was recorded at sea about seven miles southeast of the city of Miyazaki. Located on the island of Kyushu, Miyazaki is about 700 miles southeast of Tokyo….
Jammu: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday praised Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his efforts to reduce the distance between the hearts of the people of the union terrorirorty and Delhi, and asserted that the BJP government treats Delhi and Kashmir equally. Mr Singh was addressing the ninth Armed Forces Veterans’ day…
New Delhi: Gautam Gambhir’s position as head coach will be “evaluated” based on India’s Champions Trophy performance next month amid concerns that there is discontent in the dressing room due to his push to end the long-prevalent “superstar culture” in the team. Since Gambhir took over in July last year, the Indian team has lost…
