New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday admitted that in the last 10-15 years, the party “fell short” of taking care of the challenges faced by OBCs, and this opened up the space to the BJP. Addressing an event at Indira Bhawan here, Gandhi said it is the job of the Congress people to…
New Delhi: Narendra Modi is set to surpass Indira Gandhi on Friday to become the second-longest-serving prime minister of India in consecutive terms. Modi, officials noted, will complete 4,078 days in office on Friday. Gandhi was in the office in an unbroken stint for 4,077 days, from January 24, 1966, to March 24, 1977. The…
London: Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his two-day official visit to the UK on Thursday after a full-fledged review of the entire gamut of issues in the bilateral relationship and signing off a historic bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Modi was hosted by his UK counterpart, Keir Starmer, at Chequers – the official country residence…
In a landmark moment for bilateral economic ties, India and the United Kingdom have inked a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) that promises to reshape the contours of trade, talent exchange, and industrial collaboration between the two nations. Pegged to boost bilateral trade by a substantial $34 billion annually, the deal slashes tariffs, expands market…
How the Department of Pharmaceuticals Undermined Accountability at NIPER The unfolding saga at NIPER Mohali offers a disturbing glimpse into how powerful bureaucrats and pliable administrators can bury institutional integrity, stonewall due process, and reward questionable conduct — all while funded by public money. At the heart of the controversy is Mr. Jitender Kumar Chandel,…
In Telugu, there’s a telling proverb: “Ati vinayam, dhoorta lakshanam”—too much humility or subservience is often the hallmark of the cunning. Jagdeep Dhankhar, former Vice President of India, might just be the modern political embodiment of that phrase. The way he grovelled at times, bending backward in displays of loyalty that would make even a…
In that dreadful hour of war, the son of Sumithra, struck down by Ravana’s might, lay still and senseless upon the blood-stained field. Vain were his own efforts to rise, yet swifter still came Hanuman, who bore him with gentle might and unfailing care to the camp where Rama held his vigil. For Sumithri, whose…
Sree Vettikkavu Bhagavathi Temple is located in Irumpanam, a peaceful town near Thripunithura, in Ernakulam district, Kerala. The presiding deity is Goddess Bhadrakali, worshipped here in her fierce and powerful form as Mahishasuramardini—the slayer of the demon Mahishasura. The idol depicts the goddess in a majestic posture, standing above the demon, with a spear (Vel)…
Bengaluru: Millions of devotees across the globe—from South America to Africa, Australia to India—celebrated Guru Purnima with deep reverence, joining the global festivities led by spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. The central celebration was held at the Art of Living Ashram in Boone, North Carolina (USA), where Gurudev guided a special full moon meditation…
New Delhi: India has “consistently protested” to parties concerned over the inclusion of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a flagship project of China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR), and asked them to cease these activities, the Centre informed Parliament on Thursday. CPEC, a major bilateral infrastructure and development project between China and Pakistan, passes through…
