Over the past week or so, I’ve noticed some of my well-placed friends, many of whom I deeply respect and who stood by me in trying times — squirming over my columns. They find my editorials “too harsh,” my views “too direct,” and my refusal to conform “too dangerous.” I’m not here to fault them….
Infertility or childlessness has been a social, psychological, and family problem from times immemorial. In the epic Ramayana, King Dasaradha performed Putrakamisti Yagam to get four children:n Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata, and Satrugna. Similarly, many kings and Chakravathies followed the advice of their Kula guru to beget children. Even know in some parts of India people…
Is India, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, shifting away from the ideals of its tallest BJP leader of the past, who once led a similar NDA government, and his philosophy of “we can’t change our neighbors” to a new strategic assertion: “change them, if we must”? This marks a seismic doctrinal shift from the era…
Small Stature, Giant Legacy: Deng Yaping’s Relentless Rise Deng Yaping’s journey to table tennis supremacy is a masterclass in grit, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of perfection. Her rise—despite being dismissed early for her height, etched an indelible mark on the sport through unyielding discipline and a fierce competitive spirit. Born on February 6, 1973,…
In the deep and desolate recesses of Lanka’s grand palace, Hanuman resolved to conduct a thorough and unwavering search. With silent steps and keen eyes, he moved through the labyrinthine corridors, where darkness lay heavy like a shroud. Yet, as he ventured deeper, he beheld a radiance akin to the tender glow of the morning…
Narayan Nagini Temple is located in the beautiful hill village of Kalpa, in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. The temple is believed to be 5000 years old. The temple is believed to have been built during the early rule of the Kinnauri kings, who were great patrons of temple art and architecture. Kalpa is…
Moscow: Rejecting the Kremlin’s offer for a three-day ceasefire to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday warned the foreign dignitaries invited by Russia to watch the Red Square parade on May 9 that he cannot guarantee their safety. “We cannot be responsible for what happens on the territory…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday alleged that the BJP regime silenced those who exposed graft, rights violations, and its “majoritarian agenda.” In a social media post, Stalin said: “India has plunged to 151 in the Global Press Freedom Index. Why? Because the BJP regime fears questions. It raids newsrooms, jails reporters,…
New Delhi: One of the most challenging projects in the Himalayas, India’s longest rail tunnel under construction in Uttarakhand recently achieved a breakthrough driven by two German-made tunnel boring machines, named Shiv and Shakti after Hindu deities — inspired by the spiritual heritage of the state called ‘Deevbhoomi’ (the land of Gods). The Devprayag-Janasu are…
New Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of failing to uphold ‘Rajdharma’ by not visiting Manipur even once in the last two years. In a post on X, he said Manipur continues to be troubled for two years without the Prime Minister setting foot on its soil. Kharge said…
