The death of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode has once again brought to the fore a serious question hidden behind the glittering buildings of the country’s most prestigious educational institutions—are our higher education institutions merely testing talent, or are they also fulfilling the responsibility of nurturing it? The investigation into the circumstances of Sahil’s death…
Lakshmanrao Upadyayula The sage Vishwamitra, chanting in the sacred Gayatri Chandas of the Rigvedic hymns, invokes the mighty Indra, the fulfiller of noble aspirations and the bestower of divine abundance. With reverence and devotion, the sage invites him to partake of the purified Soma, carefully prepared according to the eternal ordinances of the yajna. This…
As Karna’s mighty conches and martial fanfare resounded across the vast plain of Kurukshetra, the Kaurava host surged forward with renewed confidence, believing that the hour of their triumph had finally arrived. Opposite them, the Pandava warriors stood unshaken, their hearts aflame with steadfast resolve and unwavering devotion to righteousness. The clash of those immeasurable…
Chitthi Wale Hanuman Ji Temple is located near Budha Talab, at the Kailashpuri–Tikrapara turn in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The temple is popularly known as Chitthi Wale Hanuman Ji because devotees write their wishes and prayers on paper and offer these letters at the feet of Lord Hanuman. This unique tradition has made the temple a special…
Hyderabad: The Telangana BJP on Friday questioned the NALSAR University of Law administration over the screening of the controversial documentary Prisoner No. 626710 is Present, centred on jailed activist Umar Khalid, on the university campus on Wednesday. BJP Chief Spokesperson and Media In-charge N V Subash said it was deeply concerning that a documentary involving…
New Delhi: Andhra Pradesh is developing 23 sector-specific clusters spanning quantum technology, horticulture, rare earth minerals, biomedicine, pharmaceuticals, artificial intelligence and data centres as part of a strategy to attract investment, drive innovation and create jobs across skill levels, IT Minister Nara Lokesh said. Speaking at a fireside chat organised by the Public Affairs Forum…
New Delhi: The proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select high-value UPI transactions is neither a tax, cess nor a surcharge, and the collections will not accrue to the government, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, rejecting criticism from Opposition parties. The Finance Minister said the MDR is a charge within the digital payments ecosystem and…
Nagoya: Her record-shattering seven appearances at the Asian Games have yielded six medals but Indian squash star Joshna Chinappa has no plans to slow down even though she admits to being a bit surprised at her own longevity. Barely 10 days after turning 40, Joshna, combined with Velavan Senthilkumar to be assured of a mixed…
Mumbai: Mumbai’s air reverberated with chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya” and the rhythmic beats of dhol-tasha on Friday as immersion processions rolled through the city, with devotees bidding an emotional farewell to Lord Ganesh on the final day of the festival. After traditional puja and aarti in the presence of large numbers of devotees at…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that the gap between cities and villages in India has significantly narrowed in the last 12 years. Interacting with participants of ‘Seva Yatra’, an ongoing motorcycle rally travelling from Varanasi to Vadnagar, Modi also said that ever since his government came to power in 2014, self-reliance…
