Islamabad: The UN Security Council on Tuesday unanimously adopted a Pakistan-sponsored resolution on “Strengthening Mechanisms for Peaceful Settlement of Disputes”, according to the Foreign Office. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who is on an official visit to take part in the Security Council proceedings during the presidency of Pakistan, was presiding over the session when the…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India on Tuesday said that over 52 lakh electors in Bihar were found to be either deceased, permanently shifted, or enrolled at multiple locations, citing preliminary findings from the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state. According to a press note issued on Tuesday, the…
Lahore: Seven prominent leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party on Tuesday were sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment in the 2023 riots cases. “The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Lahore handed down 10-year sentences each to Senator Ijaz Chaudhry, former Punjab governor Sarfraz Cheema, former provincial ministers Yasmin Rashid and Mahmoodur Rashid, and Advocate Azeem Pahat, who…
New Delhi: A bomb threat email sent to Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport triggered an intensive security sweep on Tuesday. However, officials confirmed that no suspicious object was found in the search. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), G Division, VN Yadav told mediapersons an unidentified sender had emailed the threat, prompting immediate action by local…
In a region riddled with unpredictable adversaries and perpetual security threats, India’s defence posture cannot afford delay or complacency. The arrival of the first batch of U.S.-made Apache attack helicopters at Hindon Airbase marks a critical inflection point in India’s military evolution—particularly for the Army’s combat aviation capability. These warbirds are not just hardware; they…
I must admit, I was rather provoked into writing this piece for my weekly column after reading Ravi Shastri—former India captain, coach, and one of our better allrounders—name Washington Sundar as his top choice for India’s current allrounder slot. With all due respect to Shastri, I found the choice both surprising and somewhat underwhelming—especially when…
Educational institutions in India are now becoming mere degree factories, where both the possibilities and sensibilities of children are dying. Cities like Kota, Hyderabad, and Delhi are shaken by the suicide statistics. This crisis is not only of examinations, but of our thinking and system, which places rank above life. There is no place for…
Dr. Sandhyaa Bombay The keertana Antaryami Alisithini is a profound reflection of the inner dialogue between poet-saint Annamayya and his Antaryami—the indwelling divine presence. Often referred to as the “inner guide” or “inner controller,” this sacred presence resides within all of us, serving as a spiritual compass that quietly illuminates our life’s path. The concept…
In that hour when Prahastha—terror of the heavens and mightiest among the five royal champions of the demon world—fell, a dreadful tremor rippled through the realm of Rakshasas. His fall struck fear in the hearts of demons, and the mere utterance of the name Rama sent shivers through their sinews. The tongues of the fugitives—those…
Shri Kala Bhairav Temple is located in Gokul Nagar, Brahmin/Prabhu Ali area of Bhiwandi, a city in Thane district, Maharashtra. The presiding deity of this temple is Lord Kala Bhairav, a fierce and powerful form of Lord Shiva. Kala Bhairav is considered the guardian of time, dharma (cosmic order), and protector of devotees. Kala Bhairav…
