Asia’s biggest tribal extravaganza, the Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara, is set to take off from Jan 28–31 in Medaram, Telangana, expecting a jaw-dropping 3 crore pilgrims! Here are the scenes already giving goosebumps:Here are fierce Koya tribal women carrying massive loads of ‘bangaram’ (jaggery) offerings — weighing as much as their own bodies — in devotion to the mother-daughter goddesses who inspired it all!
The project, aimed at diverting floodwaters from the Polavaram reservoir on the Godavari to the drought-prone Rayalaseema region via Nallamala Sagar, has sparked intense opposition from Telangana. The state argues that any such diversion could violate the Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal (GWDT) Award of 1980, which allocates Andhra Pradesh only 484.5 TMC (thousand million cubic feet) of water, and encroach on Telangana’s equitable share
A seemingly philosophical reflection by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has ignited a fierce political debate across India. Speaking at the launch of Moropant Pingle—The Architect of Hindu Resurgence in Nagpur, Bhagwat quoted the late RSS ideologue’s belief: “When the shawl of 75 years is draped over you, it signifies a time to step aside and…
DHARAMSHALA– The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, celebrated his 90th birthday on Sunday, July 6, with a vibrant week-long series of events in Dharamshala, India, where he has lived in exile since 1959. Addressing over 15,000 devotees at a long-life prayer ceremony at the Tsuglagkhang temple in McLeodganj, the Tibetan spiritual leader expressed his hope…
HYDERABAD: Behind the vibrant tapestry of Indian marriages, a dark reality is unfolding. National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data from 2018 to 2023 paints a grim picture of spousal violence, with hundreds of husbands and wives losing their lives to domestic disputes. In 2022 alone, 270 wives were murdered by their husbands, while 220 husbands…
Missing from the spotlight? Telangana’s CM Revanth Reddy-who, despite being in Delhi, skipped the festivities, setting the grapevine ablaze. While others turned up with backyard roses and laddoos past their prime, Revanth’s absence was sharper than a candle snuff on the cake that never came. He just wished him silently on the X.
The Kuppam incident has fueled calls for Andhra Pradesh to introduce stricter regulations, potentially mirroring Tamil Nadu and Karnataka’s 2025 laws, to protect the working class from predatory lenders. Naidu’s promise of action could pave the way for reforms, but effective delivery is crucial to prevent further tragedies.
Operating under directives from the ISI and Pakistani military, Shehzad reportedly established a network targeting Indian citizens, particularly Hindus and Sikhs, to connect them with Pakistani military and ISI officials. Her husband, a retired Pakistani civil servant, is also linked to the operation
Since October 9, 2023, these offices have also accepted ₹2000 notes for direct deposit into bank accounts. Additionally, the public can send ₹2000 notes via India Post from any post office to an RBI Issue Office for credit to their accounts.
Prime Minister shared his appreciation on social media, stating, “At Patna airport, met the young cricketing sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family.
