Deport Them, Pakistan Be Damned

India is facing a diplomatic absurdity that borders on farce. The Pakistani government is brazenly refusing to take back its nationals, even those carrying valid Pakistani passports, as New Delhi finally musters the political will to deport illegal immigrants who pose a growing internal security risk. This isn’t just an international embarrassment; it’s a direct…

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How Bureaucratic Meddling Crippled India’s NIPERs

The Indian pharmaceutical education and research ecosystem has long been anchored by the National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs), established under the NIPER Act of 1998. These institutes were envisioned as centres of excellence, tasked with training high-quality professionals and driving innovation in the pharmaceutical sector. However, systemic lapses, bureaucratic interference, and questionable…

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Paths of realization – Advaita & Vishishta Advaita 

Prof Madabhushi Sridhar Among three great teachers for the universe, who recognized paths of realization – a) Advaitha- Mono Theist of Adi Shankaracharya, b) Vishishta Advaita, refined dualistic by Ramanuja, and c) Dwaita, dualistic by Madhvacharya. On 2 May 2025, the birthday of both Adi Shankaracharya and Sri Ramanujacharya. Both are classic Sanskrit, the most…

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Media joins the frontline in India-Pakistan stand-off

In the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the battlefield has expanded beyond traditional military engagements to include media and social media platforms, transforming the nature of confrontation in the subcontinent. Nuclear threats Pakistani officials have issued statements highlighting their nuclear capabilities, suggesting potential use if a full-scale war ensues. These declarations have been amplified…

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Hanuman searches house to house in minuscule form

Hanuman searches house to house in minuscule form With the blessing of Lankhini’s foresight, Hanuman, emboldened by zeal, faith, and boundless enthusiasm, pressed forward with great strides. Though he had vanquished Lankhini by sheer strength, graced by divine power, he did not forsake the etiquette of honoring the strength of others. With reverence, he addressed…

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Sri Adi Shankaracharya Temple – Kalady

II श्रुति स्मृति पुराणानाम् आलयम् करुणालयम् नमामि भगवत्पादं शंकरं लोकशंकरम् ॥ Sri Adi Shankaracharya Temple is located in Kalady, a peaceful village in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, on the banks of the Periyar River.Kalady is famous as the birthplace of Adi Shankaracharya, one of India’s greatest spiritual masters. The temple is dedicated to Sri…

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