When a sitting leader in Bangladesh’s Parliament publicly expresses fear of a “refugee crisis” if illegal immigrants are sent back from India, it is no longer just India’s internal political debate—it is an international admission of a festering problem. And more importantly, it is a damning exposure of what has been allowed, even encouraged, in…
Call it a play on words, but after a recent, rather harrowing drive, this writer is convinced the answer is a resounding yes. What began as a neatly planned road trip from Hyderabad to Bengaluru on April 29 nearly spiralled into a roadside nightmare—saved, quite literally, by a blinking dashboard sensor most of us barely…
There are many misconceptions prevalent in society today about the PhD (Doctor of Philosophy). Some consider it merely a “degree,” some consider it a means to obtain a job, while others consider it a symbol of prestige. Articles and comments periodically appear on social media, debating the usefulness, difficulty, and true meaning of a PhD….
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao The sage Kutsa, born of the illustrious lineage of Angirasa, raises his voice in solemn praise of Agni through the measured cadence of Tristubh and Jagati metres, weaving devotion with disciplined intellect. He beholds the Agnihotra not merely as a ritual, but as a living bridge between human aspiration and cosmic order….
Krishna counselled Arjuna that he should cast aside grief when facing enemies, and that even the slaying of great men, when demanded by circumstance, is a rightful duty. Arjuna’s personal calling is that of a leader of his age, summoned to confront an unrighteous force. It is his duty not to waver but to stand…
Shri Dadaji Hanuman Temple is located in the Rangai area of Vidisha, a historic town situated about 60 km from Bhopal-Madhya Pradesh. The temple is a well-known spiritual center attracting devotees from across the region. The exact age of the temple is not clearly documented in inscriptions or official historical records. However, based on long-standing…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday demanded that the Centre immediately roll back the hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices. The price of commercial LPG was hiked by the steepest ever Rs 993 per 19-kg cylinder on May 1), marking the third straight monthly increase due to rising global energy prices…
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool’s National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee will hold a virtual meeting with all counting agents of the party on Saturday, two days ahead of the counting of votes, a senior party leader said. The meeting scheduled for 4 pm will be attended by the counting agents…
Jammu: A portion of a small bridge collapsed in the Bantalab area on the outskirts of Jammu city on Friday, trapping at least three to four labourers under the debris, while one injured worker was rescued, official sources said. Authorities have closed the road link following the collapse of a portion of the bridge. The…
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Friday ordered repolling on May 2 in 15 polling stations in West Bengal, where voting was held on April 29 in the second phase of the assembly elections. In a letter to the Chief Electoral Officer of Bengal, the Election Commission (EC) said the repolling has been ordered based…
