New Delhi: India on Monday strongly condemned Pakistan’s air strikes on Afghan territory in which several civilians were killed, calling them a “blatant act of aggression” and a “direct threat” to regional peace and stability. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also said, “It reflects Pakistan’s persistent pattern of reckless behaviour and…
MS Sparsha The brightest stars do not always shine in history books. Some illuminate a nation quietly. Dr. Pulin Bihari Sarkar was one of them. Long before rare earth elements became the foundation of semiconductors, electronics, renewable energy and nuclear technology, this brilliant Bharateeyan chemist had already recognized their immense scientific and strategic value. Yet,…
The decision of the Faizabad Bar Association and Ayodhya Bar Association of Uttar Pradesh, not to provide legal assistance to those accused of siphoning off donations and jewellery belonging to the Bhavya Shri Ram Mandir deserves appreciation. It sends a powerful message that officers of the court are conscious not only of their professional responsibilities…
There is an old English proverb that says, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” As a child, I often wondered what wisdom lay behind this simple statement. When I once asked my father, a physician, he smiled and replied, “Keep the gut healthy with good fibre and half the battle against disease is…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s latest proposal to extend Direct Market Access (DMA) to retail investors may appear progressive on paper, but it risks becoming one of the most disruptive experiments in India’s capital markets. For decades, DMA has remained the preserve of institutional investors for good reason. It allows orders to be…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao In the measured cadence of Trishtup and Jagati metres, the sage Agastya raises his invocation to Indra, the sovereign of luminous force and wielder of celestial authority, whose greatness is inseparable from the mighty hosts of the Maruts. Indra is not isolated in his power; rather, he stands resplendent amidst the vibrant…
found ready accord among the Kaurava ranks; they gathered steadily, even as the wind, rising by degrees, draws together scattered wood into a single blaze. Meanwhile, the Pandava forces, gathering strength and spirit, advanced with increasing momentum toward their destined field. Dharmaraja rode upon a chariot drawn by white steeds, fair as swans, its banner…
Sri Karukkinil Amarnthaval Amman Temple is located at Pillaiyarpalayam in the ancient temple city of Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Karukkinil Amarnthaval, a powerful manifestation of Goddess Durga, and is one of the revered Shakti shrines of Kanchipuram. Devotees from different parts of Tamil Nadu visit this temple seeking protection from…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday urged all eligible voters in the state to compulsorily participate in the SIR of electoral rolls beginning on June 30. Ahead of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, he cautioned people that failure to submit the enumeration form within the stipulated period could result in the…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday directed district collectors and superintendents of police to effectively tackle crimes by identifying the root cause and maximise public safety. Stressing the need to crack down on drug trafficking and protect natural resources from plunder, he said no wrongdoer, regardless of their standing, should escape…
