New Delhi: June 17 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will hold talks with his British counterpart Jonathan Reynolds on the implementation of the India-UK free trade agreement, the conclusion of which was announced on May 6, during his visit to London, an official said on Tuesday. The two-day visit is commencing on June 18….
Kanaskis (Canada): Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday accorded a formal welcome by his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney as the Indian leader arrived here for the Outreach Session at the G7 Summit. “Building bridges for global progress and cooperation. PM @MarkJCarney of Canada welcomed PM @narendramodi at the #G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada,” MEA…
Kananaskis (Canada): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on the sidelines of the G7 Summit here. Prime Minister Modi, who is here to attend the G7 Summit, held a pull-aside with Lee Jae-myung, officials said. He also met with the Mexican…
So, the much-anticipated handshake between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 sidelines in Kananaskis didn’t happen. Was it an accident of war or a diplomatic sleight-of-hand? Depends on who you ask. The Indian media, ever the spinner of “Modi moment” narratives, may try to package it as a…
Girja Shankar Dixit Ashok Mankad was one of Indian cricket’s most talented yet underappreciated batsmen—a cricketer whose immense promise never quite translated into a consistent international career, largely due to the vagaries of selection and constant positional shuffling. While the spotlight often eluded him at the highest level, Mankad left an indelible mark on Indian…
From reactive restraint to muscular retaliation — a tale of two doctrines When it comes to tackling terrorism, India’s approach has seen a decisive shift under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Gone are the days of polite condemnations and backroom diplomacy. In their place: surgical strikes, air raids, and global isolation campaigns against Pakistan. From 2014…
Sambhar, Rajasthan — known globally for its vast saline lake and a magnet for migratory birds from Siberia and northern Asia — has made headlines this summer not for its ecological beauty, but for a desperate cry for help. In an unprecedented move, residents of this Ramsar-recognized wetland area have begun pasting “House for Sale”…
All the warriors gladly accepted Jambavantha’s wise advice — that their next action must follow the will of Rama. With that decision made, they immediately set off on their mission. Led by the mighty son of Vayu, Hanuman, the great vanaras soared into the sky with excitement and purpose. Their enormous forms seemed to cover…
Sri Viswaroopa Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is located in Kattavakkam, a serene village about 10 km from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. The main deity here is Lord Narasimha, the fierce Man-Lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu. In this temple, He is known as Viswaroopa Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy. The presiding deity is Sri Vishwaroopa Lakshmi Narasimha, an awe-inspiring…
Jacksonville, Florida: The city of Jacksonville has officially declared June 16 as Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Peace and Wellness Day, honoring the global spiritual leader’s contributions to peace, unity, and holistic well-being. Mayor Donna Deegan presented the proclamation during a special University of North Florida ceremony. With this, Jacksonville becomes the 32nd city worldwide to recognize…
