New Delhi: Mallikarjun Kharge, Pawan Khera, Satish Poonia, Tarun Chugh, and others were among 24 candidates elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha. Elections for two Jharkhand seats and one Mizoram seat will be held on June 18, with competitive races expected. The NDA secured 19 seats and Congress five, underscoring strong party control in several…
Helsinki: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday stressed the need for resilient and diversified supply chains, sustained diplomatic efforts and greater international cooperation to deal with the fallout of ongoing conflicts, saying their impact extends “far beyond the regions” where they occur. Participating in a discussion on “Emerging Powers and the New Geopolitical Competition”…
M Radha Madhavi In the world of Indian classical dance, there are performers, there are teachers, and there are scholars. Rarely does one encounter an artiste who excels in all three dimensions with equal brilliance. Dr. Rajeswari Sainath belongs to that rare league. For over five decades, she has dedicated her life to Bharatanatyam, transforming…
For decades, India’s defence story was dominated by a familiar criticism: a nation with immense talent and ambition remained heavily dependent on foreign suppliers for critical military platforms. While Bharat’s scientists at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have steadily shattered that stereotype through indigenous missiles, radars, and strategic weapon systems, another transformation has…
In an era when healthcare costs have become a source of anxiety for countless families and quality medical treatment often remains beyond the reach of the poor, the recognition of a doctor known as much for his compassion as for his clinical excellence comes as a breath of fresh air. That is why the announcement…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao In the sacred vision of the seer Deerghatama, the divine fire is invoked with reverence through the measured cadence of Anustup, wherein sound itself becomes a bridge between the mortal and the eternal. Agni is hailed as the radiant principle, the visible light of consciousness, who shines forth as both the material…
Among the towering personalities who have walked the path of history, the world shall scarcely behold another like Bhishma. From every perspective, he appears a man of unblemished righteousness and immeasurable merit. Bound by an unwavering oath to the throne of Hastinapura, he stood in battle against those whom he loved most deeply on earth—the…
Shri Gajantlakshmi Temple is situated in the village of Marcel (Mashel) in Ponda Taluk of North Goa district, Goa. The temple is located opposite the famous Shri Lakshmi Ravalnath Temple and near the temple parking area. It is one of the important temples associated with the Daivajna Brahmin community and serves as the Kuladevi (family…
Abu Dhabi: The Indian Embassy in Muscat on Thursday said it is “closely monitoring” the incident involving a vessel near an Oman port earlier in the day. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy said: “We have learnt of an incident involving a vessel off Shinas port of Oman, earlier today.We are closely monitoring…
Bhopal: Three BJP candidates from Madhya Pradesh were elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, days after Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination was rejected by the Returning Officer. Polling for three Rajya Sabha seats from Madhya Pradesh was scheduled for June 18. Given the BJP’s strength in the 230-member state Assembly, the election of…
