For nearly two decades, the India–European Union trade agreement lay frozen in the deep freezer of global diplomacy—18 long years of stalled negotiations, shifting governments, and clashing priorities. On Tuesday, that ice finally cracked. Yes, it can rightly be called the “mother of all deals.” What emerged was not merely a trade pact, but a…
Women’s empowerment, nutrition, and health in India’s rural society depend heavily on ASHA and Anganwadi workers. These are the women who go door-to-door to administer vaccinations, detect malnutrition in children, assist pregnant women in safe delivery, and play a crucial role in reducing maternal and infant mortality. In pandemics like COVID-19, they were used as…
When A. Revanth Reddy crisscrossed Telangana during the last Assembly elections, one promise rang loudest in homes, marketplaces, and self-help group meetings: direct monthly financial assistance of ₹3,000 for women. It was a pledge wrapped in empathy and empowerment, pitched as a lifeline for households battling inflation and rising costs. For lakhs of women, it…
After vanquishing the celestial foes and enthroning the righteous Vibhīṣaṇa upon the regal seat of Laṅkā, the son of Daśaratha, Śrī Rāma, set forth toward Ayodhyā with Sītā, Lakṣmaṇa, and the noble hosts that had shared his trials. The Pushpaka chariot, adorned with rubies and garlands of diamonds and shining with the radiance of a…
Aamamangalam Sree Mahavishnu Temple is located at Kakkur, along the Balusseri–Kozhikode Road in Kozhikode district, Kerala. The presiding deity is Lord Mahavishnu, worshipped here in the rare and sacred form of Koormavatharam (Kurma Avatar). In this incarnation, Lord Vishnu took the form of a divine tortoise to support Mount Mandara during the Samudra Manthan (churning…
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that the motive behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “intent to destroy” MGNREGA is to strip workers of their right to negotiate wages, strip panchayats of their power, and push the country back to the era of kings when all power was concentrated in the hands of…
Bengaluru: The ruling Congress in Karnataka on Tuesday decided to name the Gram Panchayat offices after Mahatma Gandhi. The decision was taken on the suggestion of Congress general secretary and Karnataka in charge Randeep Singh Surjewala during a protest rally at the Freedom Park here. The party had organised the protest against replacing the Mahatma…
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday participated in a traditional ‘halwa’ ceremony, marking the final stage for the preparation of the Union Budget 2026-27, to be unveiled on February 1 in the Lok Sabha. The ceremony took place at the North Block on Raisina Hill, the old address of the Finance Ministry, as…
New Delhi: Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor says he always felt Rani Mukerji is one of the greatest actors in India and someone who has defined the industry through her work. Ranbir fondly spoke about his “Saawariya” co-star, who recently completed 30 years in the industry. Following her debut in 1996, the actor is known for…
Nammakal (Tamil Nadu): AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday announced providing Rs 10 lakh relief to bull tamers who die while embracing the animals in the Jallikattu arena, when his party comes to power. Also, insurance cover will be provided on behalf of the state government to the tamers and bulls registered for…
