New Delhi: Lok Sabha seats will be increased to a maximum of 850 from the current 543 to “operationalise” the women’s reservation law before the 2029 parliamentary polls, following a delimitation exercise to be carried out on the basis of last published census. According to the draft Constitution amendment bill, which will be introduced and…
A dangerous intellectual laziness has crept into India’s public discourse—one that finds it easier to demonise an entire community than to confront the complexity of history or the realities of present-day India. The persistent targeting of Brahmins, routinely cast as the perpetual oppressor, is no longer incidental—it has become fashionable, even politically rewarding. But how…
Bihar is once again in political churning—and this time, the shift carries both symbolism and strategy. With Nitish Kumar stepping down as Chief Minister after securing an unopposed entry into the Rajya Sabha, a long-anticipated transition appears to be underway. For the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), this is not merely a change of guard—it is…
The display of every emotion, the promotion of every relationship, and the political/social exploitation of every opportunity. Whether it’s a house groundbreaking ceremony or a shop inauguration, the joys of a wedding or the grief of a loved one’s death—posting pictures of prominent politicians and officials everywhere is no longer a display of “respect,” but…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao In the sacred vision of the Vedic seers, the sage Parāśara invokes Agni through the expansive cadence of Virāt Chandas in the hymns of the Rigveda. His prayer unfolds not as a mere ritual utterance but as a profound inquiry into the nature of existence, where the brilliance of Agni extends into…
Dhritarashtra’s mind ran wild with anxiety, eager to know the unfolding events and to untie their significant threads so that he might conclude the strength and destiny of his posterity, and when Sanjaya continued his report of the disturbance and altercation between the grandsire and Karna, the king was further troubled. After rebuking Karna, the…
Durvasa Dham is located in Durbasa village near Phulpur in Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh. It lies close to the banks and confluence region of the Tamsa (Tons) river and nearby streams, creating a naturally peaceful and spiritually vibrant atmosphere. This sacred site is traditionally believed to be the ashram of Sage Durvasa. The exact…
Malda (West Bengal): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asserted the BJP will not allow a Babri Masjid replica to be built in West Bengal once it “assumes power in the state after the assembly elections”. He even termed Humayun Kabir, the chief of the newly-formed Aam Janata Unnayan Party that is taking on…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held discussions with US President Donald Trump on bilateral co-operation, including several big-ticket deals, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said. Some big-ticket deals, including on energy, are expected between India and the US in the next few days and weeks, the ambassador said. The issue of…
Hyderabad: The Telangana BJP came down heavily on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for writing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi opposing the implementation of 33% reservation for women in Parliament and State Assemblies, terming it a clear attempt to stall a historic reform. State BJP Chief Spokesperson and Media In-charge Subash said Revanth Reddy’s sudden obsession…
