India today stands at the cusp of unprecedented economic and geopolitical prominence under the decisive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In my view, the nation is accelerating toward becoming a global powerhouse. Yet, certain non-BJP-ruled southern states, particularly Tamil Nadu, seem determined to derail this momentum. Why? Their actions, often cloaked in regional identity…
In recent times the mental health of all people from school children to teachers, parents, mothers, youth is posing a problem for the society. Suicide is a major national public health issue in India. 171,000 suicides were recorded in 2022, registering a 4.2% increase over 2021 and a jump of 27% compared to 2018. The…
A man who revolutionized the high jump On October 20, 1968, the discipline of high jumping changed forever when a 21-year-old named Dick Fosbury used an innovative technique that revolutionized the sport. His creation became a game-changer, setting a new standard for athletes worldwide. Fosbury’s journey began at the age of 16, in the late…
Upon Lakshmana’s firm insistence, Rama, regaining his usual composure, acknowledged his brother’s eloquent plea to identify and punish the wicked and the enemy. Realizing the gravity of Lakshmana’s words, infused with the ancient virtues, Rama discarded his anger and embraced a calmer state of mind. In admiration of his younger brother’s wisdom, Rama inquired, “Tell…
Satyabodha Tirtha Math is a revered spiritual center in Savanur, a town in the Haveri district of Karnataka, India. This Math is renowned for housing the Brindavana (sacred tomb) of Satyabodha Tirtha, a distinguished saint and the 25th pontiff of the Uttaradi Math, who served from 1744 to 1783. Shri Satyabodha Tirtha, a revered saint…
New Delhi: Delhi on Saturday recorded an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 85, which is the lowest in the last three years for the period from January 1 to March 15. According to the Commission for Air Quality Management, this is the first day of the year on which the AQI has managed to fall…
Chennai: Actor Prakash Raj on Saturday slammed Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, accusing him of attempting to “impose Hindi on others.” “Do not impose your Hindi language on us. It is not about hating another language; it is about safeguarding our mother tongue and preserving our cultural identity with self-respect. Someone please explain this…
Jerusalem: Gaza’s civil defence agency said nine people including journalists were killed in Israeli strikes in the north Saturday, an attack Hamas denounced as a “blatant violation” of the fragile ceasefire. “Nine martyrs have been transferred (to hospital), including several journalists and a number of workers from the Al-Khair Charitable Organisation, as a result of…
Dr. Buragadda Srinadh President Vladimir Putin’s recent praise for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks a pivotal moment in India’s rise as a global power. Under Modi’s leadership, India has strengthened its role as a true Vishwa Guru—a global teacher and guiding force—while emerging as a key advocate for peace. His transformative foreign policy has…
New Delhi: Amid demands to make a collection of private papers belonging to former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru that were withdrawn from the erstwhile NMML widely accessible, Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday asked that leaving aside the “extremely personal letters”, why the correspondences of a prime minister should not come out before the…
