N. Nagarajan Whenever I hear about the death of a good human being, young or old, it leaves a deep ache in my heart. I often wonder why God calls such souls away, and at times, in such cruel and senseless ways. This week brought one such heartbreaking moment from Trichy, where we lost a…
Behold, in the sacred groves of golden Lanka, where shadows danced under demon guard, the mighty Hanuman, son of the Wind and master of silence, kept vigil with unwavering gaze. He saw, and seeing, knew. The storm of Ravana’s fury passed like thunder through the air, while the she-demons, grim daughters of night, circled the…
Amrutheshwara Temple is located in Amruthapura, a small village about 25 km from Bhadravati in Karnataka. The temple lies close to the Bhadra River reservoir, surrounded by peaceful greenery and hills. The temple’s main deity is Lord Shiva, worshipped here in the form of a Shivalinga known as Amrutheshwara. The lingam is made of a…
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly had a narrow escape after a Ukrainian drone attempted to target his helicopter during a late-night flight over the sensitive border region of Kursk. Russian air defence systems intercepted and destroyed the drone before it could reach the president’s air route, officials said. The dramatic incident took place during…
New Delhi: Pakistan continues to view India as an existential threat and is expanding its nuclear arsenal accordingly, while India treats China as its primary strategic adversary and views Pakistan as a secondary concern. This assessment comes from the United States Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) in its 2025 Worldwide Threat Assessment, which raises fresh concerns…
Kolkata: Talismanic India striker Sunil Chhetri on Sunday said that his side cannot wait to make amends for the mistakes they had committed in the goalless draw against Bangladesh in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifying round contest in March. India were held to a 0-0 draw by lower-ranked Bangladesh in their opening Group C match…
Thiruvananthapuram: Intense rains lashed Kerala on Sunday, uprooting trees across the state, including one that fell on a moving train in Thrissur and another that caused a fatality in neighbouring Kozhikode. Houses were damaged, rivers were in spate, and shutters of some dams were raised in the state as the southwest monsoon gained strength. An…
Patna: RJD president Lalu Prasad on Sunday expelled his elder son Tej Pratap Yadav from the party, besides declaring that he “shall have nothing to do with the family”. Yadav had on Saturday evening announced on social media that he was “in a relationship for 12 years” with a woman, despite being married and his…
New Delhi: A resolution praising the valour of the armed forces and the brave leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was passed at a meeting of NDA chief ministers and deputy CMs here on Sunday. The resolution proposed by Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said Operation Sindoor has boosted the self-confidence…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that Operation Sindoor was not just a military mission, but “the face of a changing India” that reflects the country’s resolve, courage, and growing strength on the global stage. Addressing the nation through his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister said, “Today the…
