Air pollution in India is often considered a Diwali or winter problem, but it is a persistent and structural challenge that can only be solved through a long-term approach and citizen participation. In most Indian cities, air pollution is mistakenly considered a seasonal or festival-specific problem. The discussion fades after Diwali or winter, while the…
In the age of digital interdependence, the internet often serves as both a bridge and a bargaining chip between nations. Yet when that bridge is used as a tool of coercion, sovereignty demands a reassertion of self-reliance. The recent episode involving Bangladeshi economist Muhammad Yunus and India has unfolded precisely on this pivotal stage —…
In a mood of quiet delight, Śrī Kṛṣṇa turned to Rukmiṇī and Satyabhāmā and said that the ascetic who had come in disguise was none other than the valiant Arjuna of the Pāṇḍavas. Meanwhile, the gentle Subhadrā attended to the hermit with dishes and draughts of sweetness, her every graceful movement awakening in him the…
Shree Jagannathji Mandir is located in the Jamalpur area of Ahmedabad, on the eastern banks of the Sabarmati River. About 460 years ago, this area was a dense forest, and the city limit ended at Jamalpur Darwaja in the north. This serene riverside location was chosen by wandering sadhus for meditation and spiritual practice, away…
Sydney: It’s hard to find context in an ODI bilateral series with no major events scheduled in that format for the next two years. But that’s the space both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma exist in right now. Having become one format players for the national team and with the 50-over World Cup remaining an…
New Delhi: The defence ministry on Thursday approved the procurement of weapons and military hardware worth Rs 79,000 crore to enhance the combat capability of the armed forces. The proposals were cleared at a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh It is the second major decision on procurement…
Washington: US President Donald Trump warned that Israel could lose crucial backing from the United States if it moves ahead with the annexation of the occupied West Bank. In a Time magazine interview published Thursday, Trump said the consequences would be severe, emphasizing that his previous assurances to Arab countries constrained such a move. “It won’t happen….
Amaravati: Eight fishermen from Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh have been detained by the Bangladesh Navy after their boat allegedly strayed into neighbouring country’s territorial waters, the state government said on Thursday. The state government has contacted the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) through Andhra Pradesh Bhavan in New Delhi to secure the release of…
New Delhi: Operation Sindoor gave Pakistan a “good dose” of caution and it will now think twice before attempting any “misadventure” against India, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. In an interaction with soldiers in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer, the defence minister, at the same time, asked the armed forces to stay vigilant as India’s “adversaries…
New Delhi: US sanctions against two of Russia’s largest oil companies are expected to impact Reliance Industries’ crude imports from Russia, while state-run refiners may continue purchases through intermediary traders for now. Industry sources said public-sector units are assessing compliance risks but are unlikely to halt Russian crude flows immediately as they buy almost all…
