“Vande Mataram” was the spiritual foundation of India’s freedom struggle. Composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, this song was imbued with the spirit of worshipping the motherland as a goddess. It transformed nationalism not just into a political idea, but into a devotional spirit. From the Partition of Bengal movement to revolutionary struggles, this song inspired…
The fatigue behind the shine, away from the homeland, breathing in instalments – the pain of migration, the home is ours, but the country is alien. As glamorous as the lives of Indians living abroad appear, they are equally full of struggle. The story of Rajesh Nandal, a Canadian resident, reveals this reality—while there are…
Sisupala, deaf to the earnest counsel of Bhishma and unmoved by the warning glance of Bhima, strode forward to confront Sri Krishna. In swelling pride, he cried, “O Kesava! Thou art unworthy of reverence. By the false spirit of friendship, this aged grandsire of the Kurus hath invoked thy worship. The Pandavas, blinded by folly,…
Sri Thiruneetreshwarar Temple is located in Padiyanallur village, close to Red Hills, in Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu.This temple is believed to be around 1000 years old and dates back to the Pallava period. It is considered the oldest temple in Padiyanallur, and its ancient stone structures reflect the architecture of that era. The presiding deity…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed appreciation for the people and leadership of Bhutan for the reverent welcome accorded to the holy relics of Lord Buddha from India, and said his teachings are a sacred link between the two nations. A portion of the holy relics of Lord Buddha from India was…
Sasaram/Arwal (Bihar): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday charged the INDIA bloc with trying to build a “corridor for infiltrators”, unlike Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who wanted to “set up an industrial corridor”. Addressing back-to-back rallies in Sasaram and Arwal towns of Bihar, on the final day of campaign for the second and final…
Bengaluru: In a veiled remark against the Congress leaders criticising RSS for operating without registration, the Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said his organisation is recognised as a body of individuals. “RSS was established in 1925, so do you expect us to have registered with the British government?” Bhagwat asked while replying to a…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted the people of Uttarakhand on the 25th anniversary of its foundation, and said the state was progressing in every field, including tourism. Nestled in the lap of nature, the hill state fondly called as Devbhoomi is today setting a new pace of progress in every field,…
New Delhi: Tri-service Exercise Trishul has commenced with mission-focused validations to strengthen integrated readiness across multiple domains, the defence ministry said on Saturday. The exercise covers electronic warfare, cyber, drone and counter-drone operations, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance as well as air defence control and reporting, it said in a statement. The exercise reaffirms the tri-services’…
Hyderabad: Union minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Saturday accused the ruling Congress and the BRS of indulging in Muslim appeasement and urged Hindus to vote for the BJP, saying it is the only party that safeguards Hindu dharma. Campaigning here for the November 11 Jubilee Hills bypoll, Kumar said under Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s…
