New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated US President Donald Trump on the “success” of the first phase of a US-brokered peace plan for Gaza as he hailed the American leader for his efforts to end hostilities. Modi said this during a phone conversation with Trump amid continuing strain in ties between India…
When UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Narendra Modi in Mumbai on Thursday, the long-negotiated India–U.K. trade pact finally crystallized with additional features, expanding access for a wider range of Indian exports and including special provisions for MSMEs. Nearly 99 percent of exports to Britain will now face zero duty, and small exporters in textiles,…
In an era where critical minerals define the future of modern technology and renewable energy, India’s $12 billion rare earth deal with Africa marks a decisive turning point in global resource politics. What might appear as a mere trade agreement is, in truth, a declaration of autonomy—an effort by two historically marginalized regions to rewrite…
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 25 years in governance — from Gujarat to Delhi — his journey stands as a monumental chapter in India’s political history. Few leaders in the world today can match the scale, consistency, and transformative impact of his leadership. In my three and a half decades in politics, I have…
The Telangana High Court has dealt a major setback to Congress leader and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, staying his government’s ambitious order to enhance Backward Classes (BC) reservations to 42 percent ahead of local body elections. The court’s decision casts a shadow not only on the policy but also on the electoral process, which has…
What happens when those entrusted with upholding institutional ethics turn the rules upside down to protect their own? That is exactly what unfolded at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali, under the chairmanship of Dr. V. M. Katoch, aided by Mr. Rajneesh Tingal, Joint Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals. I was the…
This article is neither a review nor an appreciation of any particular film. Cinema, beyond entertainment, is a powerful medium of mass communication. However, in contemporary times, a majority of industry professionals seem to prioritize financial gains over creative or societal value. Rising production costs are a significant factor behind this focus. Unfortunately, some individuals…
I’m beginning with a funny Ajit dialogue: “Isko liquid oxygen mein daal do; isay oxygen marne nahi dega aur liquid jeene nahi dega.”Yes, Indian educational and non-educational publishers are now in the same situation — neither able to survive in this sector nor close down. When the GST regime came into force, books were rightly…
Through harsh terrain and winding paths, Kunti and the Pandavas pressed forward. They crossed glittering lakes, ferried restless rivers, climbed rugged mountain passes, and wandered through dense forests without respite, covering vast distances. As they journeyed, there arose before them the august figure of Vyasa—the sage of sages, the remover of ignorance, the incarnation of…
Sri Kshanambika Devi Temple, located in the heritage town of Srirangapatna in Mandya district, is believed to be about 1,200 years old. Historical tradition holds that Adi Shankaracharya, during his travels across India, established this temple and consecrated the sacred Sri Chakra (Sri Yantra) in front of the main deity. The temple, over centuries, witnessed…
