Aug 21, 2023
"Faith moves mountains, and stones tell tales": Omkareshwar to Ayodhya - A journey not just of distance but of deep-rooted faith, carved from the sacred Narmada waters, the 600kg Narmadeshwar Shivling's odyssey resonates the hymns of billions in unison
Deep from the heart of Omkareshwar, a prominent pilgrimage city in Madhya Pradesh, a powerful story of spiritualism and devotion emerges. The tale speaks of a 600 KG Shivlinga, destined for its holy place in the upcoming Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. This isn’t just any Shivlinga; it's a spiritual marvel carved from a significant boulder from the sacred waters of the Narmada river.
Aug 21, 2023
"The cost of false justice: a childhood lost": In an unsettling twist of justice, even minors aren't spared from the misuse of SC-ST Act, “I request CM & DCM to explain the meaning of POCSO, Atrocity, & assault cases filed against us”, asks an 8-yr-old
In a country that prides itself on its constitutional democracy, it's alarming and absolutely maddening to see how the SC-ST Atrocity Act, a law created for the upliftment of the oppressed, is being misused to target and persecute innocent lives. What's even more hair-raising is that this weaponization of the law isn't sparing anyone, not even children.
Aug 20, 2023
"In corridors of power, paper whispers": President Alvi asks staff to 'return bills unsigned', they nod them through. Only in Pakistan can a 'no' at helm be slyly converted to 'yes'. Staff's covert chess, moving pieces without king knowing
There's a popular saying: "Truth is stranger than fiction." However, if we're speaking of Pakistan's political theatre, that line may need a revision. Pakistan, forever a vibrant cocktail of unique political scenarios, has offered up another round of its unparalleled brand of political absurdity.
Aug 20, 2023
"From dreams of upliftment to tales of deceit": India's colossal minority scholarship scam revealed: 53% of its beneficiaries unmasked as frauds, as aspirations turn to dust, the depth of the conspiracy stuns a nation, Smriti Irani initiates a CBI inquiry
The nation was rocked by the shocking disclosure of the largest minority scholarship scam to date. Imagine a programme meant to uplift the minority, ironically, betraying the very trust it was built upon. A staggering 53% of the institutions involved have been found to be nothing but ghost entities - a revelation that unravels a Rs 144.83-crore scam that has been in the shadows for the past 5 years. You'd expect fiction to bring such twists, but this is the grim reality.
Aug 20, 2023
"Traitors wear many masks but have only one face": J&K Bank's Chief manager, Sajad Ahmad Bazaz, sacked for shadowy ISI links, manipulating media with bank funds, and ties to extremist leaders, was planted for advancing the extremist-separatist ideology
In an explosive revelation, Jammu & Kashmir Bank's Chief Manager, Sajad Ahmad Bazaz, was dismissed from his position. But what's the story behind it? It turns out that while serving in a respected financial institution of India, Bazaz had secret ties that no one suspected.
Aug 19, 2023
"A leap in Ladakh, a legacy for the world": India propels into a green future, launching its pioneering hydrogen bus trials in Ladakh, a bold leap in green energy, setting a global benchmark in combating climate change through innovative initiatives
In an inspiring leap towards a sustainable future, India has proudly set into motion its very first hydrogen-fueled buses on the scenic roads of Ladakh. This groundbreaking initiative has been launched in Leh, by none other than the government's powerhouse, NTPC.
Aug 19, 2023
"The Enemy Within, The Greatest Challenge for Hindus of Bharat": A tale of unity tested by time & choice, from Jagat Seths' pivotal decisions to Kerala rulers' alliances with the Portuguese, history reveals the profound consequences of short-sightedness
For the Hindus of Bharat, the message is clear and as ancient as time: in unity, there's strength. Taking inspiration from the profound fable of the bundled sticks, where the lesson is "united we stand, divided we fall," Hindus have often seen the merit in staying unified. Yet, much like the sticks in the tale, achieving unity hasn’t been an easy journey. In the absence of a strong overarching leadership, divisions have periodically emerged within the community.
Aug 19, 2023
"Echoes of past horrors remind us: the fight isn't over": J&K & Ladakh HC upholds conviction and life term of grandfather who raped his 1-year-old granddaughter, “Shiver runs down the spine. Nothing has improved even after more than a decade of Nirbhaya”
"Shiver runs down the spine": this sentiment echoed across the courtroom and indeed, the nation. The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently delivered a verdict that was both necessary and, for many, deeply unsettling. The court upheld the conviction and the accompanying sentence for a grandfather who committed the unimaginable crime of raping his 1-year-old granddaughter.
Aug 18, 2023
"History stolen, heritage lost": Kundavai Jainalayam Temple of the Chola dynasty, suffers a profound loss with its ancient idol's theft, ex-IPS Pon Manickavel dives deep, revealing a maze of negligence, smuggling, and India's unguarded cultural heritage
Pon Manickavel, a respected and retired officer from the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the previous Inspector General of the Idol Wing, recently stepped into the spotlight, revealing shocking insights about the theft of a precious ancient idol. This wasn't just any idol. It hailed from the spiritually significant Kundavai Jainalayam temple in Tamil Nadu.