New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that every attempt to foster peace with Pakistan was met with hostility and betrayal and hoped that wisdom would prevail on the leadership in Islamabad to improve bilateral ties. In an interaction with US-based popular podcaster and computer scientist Lex Fridman, Modi recalled that he had…
Sunita Williams stands out as an extraordinary figure in space exploration, inspiring future astronauts and young women alike. Her journey into the cosmos is not only one of self-discovery but also a reflection of humanity’s place in the universe. Born to Deepa and Bonnie Pandya in Slovenia, Sunita’s journey began in Massachusetts, where she developed…
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recently made an audacious claim: that he will remain at the helm for another five years. The question is, what does he mean by this? Is he openly reneging on the reported agreement with the Congress high command to share the Chief Ministership with his ambitious deputy, DK Shivakumar? Or is…
Tamil Nadu’s ruling class, led by M.K. Stalin and his Dravidian ideological cohorts, never misses an opportunity to oppose the so-called ‘imposition’ of Hindi and Sanskrit. The mere mention of these languages is enough to send them into paroxysms of righteous indignation. They paint Hindi as a sinister North Indian plot to erase Tamil identity…
Dr. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally issued a Charge Sheet to Mr. Jitender Kumar Chandel on July 2, 2019. At the time, Mr. Chandel was serving as Deputy Registrar (Finance & Accounts). However, Dr. V. M. Katoch, as Chairman of the Board of Governors, intervened. Despite the serious charges against Mr. Chandel, Dr. Katoch succeeded in removing…
Upon completing the water ritual for the divine bird Jatayu, Rama and Lakshmana proceeded southward in their quest for Sita. The two princes, armed with bows, arrows, and swords, traversed the desolate forest, facing formidable natural obstacles. The path was enshrouded by towering trees, thickly interwoven with deep bushes, bearing both blossoms and thorns. Creepers…
Banapuriswarar Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. The Goddeds here is Somakamalambal.It is one of the 12 Shiva temples in Kumbakonam associated with the grand Mahamaham festival, which takes place once every 12 years. According to Hindu mythology, the site was the place from where Shiva…
Bengaluru: Star batter Virat Kohli supported the presence of players’ families on tours, saying he would always prefer having personal support around him to deal with tough and intense days on the field, instead of sulking alone in his hotel room. A BCCI directive which was issued after India’s 1-3 Test series defeat against Australia…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed as a “commendable accomplishment” the Reserve Bank of India being selected for the Digital Transformation Award 2025, and said it reflects an emphasis on innovation and efficiency in governance. In a post on X, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said it has been selected for…
Jammu: Pilgrim donations at the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir has gone up to Rs 171.90 crore in Financial Year 2024-25 (till January) from Rs 63.85 crore in 2020-21, according to the temple board. Similarly, the gold offerings at the shrine have also increased from over nine kgs to 27.7 kgs and…
