Shekhar Maramgarju History often acquires meaning in hindsight. Political observers, historians and even strategists frequently look for patterns that may have gone unnoticed in real time. One such intriguing pattern emerging over the past decade is the apparent significance of the month of August in the governance journey of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It may…
Lakshmanrao Upadhyayula The venerable sage Śaunaka Gṛtsamada, inspired by the luminous vision of the Vedic seers, offers this exalted prayer in the majestic metres of Triṣṭubh and Jagatī, as preserved in the sacred hymns of the Rigveda. These metres, solemn and expansive, are fitting vehicles for truths that embrace both the cosmic order and the…
The dreadful conflict between Bhima and Karna had risen to its fiercest height. Inflamed with wrath and eager to crush his adversary, Bhīmasena leapt upon Karṇa’s chariot like a tempest descending upon a mountain peak. Yet Karṇa, perceiving the terrible fury of the son of Vāyu, concealed himself within the secret chamber beneath the lofty…
Sri Thirumaleeswarar Temple is located at Thirumathalampakkam village, near Arakkonam in Ranipet district of Tamil Nadu.The temple is particularly special because of its unique tradition that Lord Thirumaal (Vishnu) himself performed penance and worshipped Lord Shiva here. The temple is regarded as an ancient Shiva shrine with a very long history. A worn inscription on…
New Delhi: The BJP on Sunday appealed to people to join the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign in large numbers by hoisting the national flag at their homes, establishments and workplaces, saying the initiative will strengthen the spirit of patriotism and national unity. In separate posts on X, BJP leaders urged people to participate in the…
Kolkata: Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday faced a group of protesters who surrounded her vehicle, raised “chor-chor” slogans and hurled mud and slippers at her car when she went to meet the family of a TMC worker who allegedly died in police custody in North 24 Parganas district. The confrontation turned…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Indian Navy on Sunday joined the search operations for three fishermen who went missing following separate boat mishaps in Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram districts, officials said. INS Kalpeni sailed out from Kochi on Saturday night for the search operation, a defence spokesperson said in a statement. The vessel was anchored one nautical mile off…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday remembered those who participated in the historic Quit India Movement, and said their courage will always remain an inspiration for every Indian. The Quit India Movement was launched under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi on August 9, 1942 and gave a decisive impetus to India’s quest for…
Puducherry: Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President’s Colour to Puducherry Police on Sunday and praised the force for its commitment and dedication in ensuring the country’s internal security. Referring to the government replacing the British-era criminal laws, including the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Shah said its replacement, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was…
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to make the Jaladhara-Jalaharathi programme a continuous initiative and plan to ensure there is no drinking water shortage, amid projections of rainfall being 39 per cent below normal due to the El Niño phenomenon. The chief minister reviewed the programme through a video conference…
