New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said she was distressed to know the loss of lives of devotees due to a stampede in Tirupati, and offered her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. She also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. “Distressed to know that a stampede in Tirupati led to loss…
Tirupati: At least six devotees died and dozens were injured in a stampede here on Wednesday night as hundreds of them jostled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple on Tirumala Hills, said an official. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams chairman BR Naidu said one body has been identified. “A DSP opened the…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the loss of lives in the stampedes at three places during the sale of Tirumala temple darshan tickets in Tirupati. Quoting the Prime Minister, the PMO wrote on X: “Pained by the stampede in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with those who have lost their…
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the stampede in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati temple is deeply saddening and urged the Congress workers to provide all possible assistance in this difficult time. “The tragic stampede in Tirupati is deeply saddening. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Wishing a swift…
Mumbai: Veteran journalist, poet and filmmaker Pritish Nandy passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday, sources close to him said. Nandy (73), a Padma Shri awardee, died after a cardiac arrest at his home in south Mumbai and his last rites were performed in the evening, they said. In a social media post, veteran actor and…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief at the death of veteran soldier Havaldar (retd) Baldev Singh, who fought four wars against Pakistan, and lauded him as a true epitome of courage and grit. Singh, a revered war hero, passed away at his residence in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Monday….
In a shocking twist on international diplomacy, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly threatened to make Canada the 51st state of the United States. This startling proposition, accompanied by an unprecedented warning of potential use of force, has rattled the political landscape on both sides of the border. While this assertion has raised more eyebrows…
We generally know that Devathas are around 33 crores. But, according to the Vedas, they are only 33, not 33 crores: Eight Vasuvus, Eleven Rudras, Twelve Aadityas, and Two celestial physicians (Ashwini). These celestials are superior and immortal bodies. When they also find it difficult to ward off the problems created by demons, they seek…
In the first phase of the night, Bharata sat surrounded by humanity’s music and soothing melodies, yet a tempest of thoughts ensnared his mind. The echoes of past atrocities and shadows of future uncertainties wrestled within him. Though his resolve remained steadfast, he feared that Rama’s virtue, simplicity, and unwavering values might undermine his own…
Sri Sadasiva Brahmendra Swami Temple-Samadhi is at Nerur near Karur in Tamilnadu.Sadashiva Brahmendra Swamiji is one of the most revered saints in Southern India, known for his extraordinary spiritual life and timeless devotional compositions. His journey from a young scholar to a realized Avadhuta continues to inspire spiritual seekers. He is celebrated for his kirthanas,…
