For the first time in independent India, a serious public debate is unfolding about the functioning of the judiciary. The judiciary has always been spoken of in hushed tones—criticized occasionally in academic seminars or bar associations—but rarely has it entered the mainstream of national discourse with such intensity. That this debate has gained momentum now,…
If you thought the British packed up and left in 1947, you may want to peep into our courts. The robed majesties still carry on with the British legacy. Six-week summer vacations, Dussehra recesses, Christmas breaks – all neatly planned while five crore (50 million) cases gather cobwebs and litigants gather wrinkles. ‘Justice delayed is…
The undisputed Vedic order records that when the disciples of Sage Kanva found the child Shakuntala in a frightened state, they assured her safety and raised her as their own. In this way, Sage Kanva became her father and guide, for she grew beneath his patronage and instruction. Thus, by every standard, Kanva was indeed…
॥ Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah ॥ ॥ Pindaja Pravararudha Chandakopastrakairyuta। Prasadam Tanute Mahyam Chandraghanteti Vishruta ॥ Chandraghanta is the third form of Goddess Durga. Her name, Chandra-Ghanta, means “one who has a half-moon shaped like a bell.” Her third eye is always open, and she is always ready for war against demons. She is also…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday claimed that the population of Hindus in India fell drastically from around 60 crore in the 12th century to about 30 crore at the time of Independence in 1947 due to the “atrocities of invaders”. Addressing a state-level workshop on ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Swadeshi Sankalp’, the chief…
Gandhinagar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said India’s ranking on the Global Innovation Index has gone up from 91 to 38 in the last decade, and expressed confidence that it would secure a position among the top 10 in the next three years. The Startup India campaign launched under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s…
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday welcomed veteran leader Azam Khan’s release from jail, and announced that all “false” cases against him will be withdrawn once the party comes to power in Uttar Pradesh. Khan, a former Uttar Pradesh Cabinet minister and a founder member of the SP, was released on bail from…
New Delhi: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said the Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will be launched once the second train is ready for regular service. One train is ready for launch at Shakur Basti Coaching Depot in Delhi after undergoing necessary trials and testing, according to officials. Briefing the media, Vaishnaw said that the…
New Delhi: Karan Johar on Tuesday said there was a lot of gratitude, excitement and energy in his heart to receive the National Film Award for his 2023 film “Rokcy Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani” for the best popular film for wholesome entertainment. The producer-director, known for hits like “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai”, “Kal Ho…
Dehradun: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said Uttarakhand has become a revenue-surplus state due to its good governance policies. Uttarakhand recorded a revenue surplus of Rs 5,310 crore in 2022-23, according to a recent report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). The state has joined the list of 16 states…
