Think ‘robber baron’, and America’s industry captains of the 1800s come to mind. Ruthless builders of railways, and oil and steel empires. While they lacked scruples, the likes of Andrew Carnegie and Charles Crocker wore a cloak of legality. But the original robber barons – the ‘raubritter’ of mediaeval Germany – were thugs, charging extortionate,…
A special Guru Purnima Story There are beautiful stories in our scriptures that depict the eternal truth for mankind. One such story is that of Lord Dakshinamoorthy. Long ago there was a group of four seekers who wanted to know the nature of the Self and were looking for a guide, a Guru. They went…
Despite rising allocations, India’s development goals are being quietly derailed by an alarming pattern of unspent government funds across critical sectors. For the first time in India, the Union Budget 2025-2026 has disclosed the amount of total unspent funds available with the states and Union Territories, allocated to them under various centrally sponsored schemes (CSS)….
At a government ration shop in Latehar district, Jharkhand, Meena Devi waits for her number to be called. The monsoon has been irregular this year—too little rain at first, then too much. The rice she receives today will stretch for five days if no guests arrive, if her husband finds work, and if the children…
Sunita Devi, 62 years old, an elderly widow from Belaganj block of Gaya district is enthused to hear about the quantum jump in her pension from 400 rupees to 1100 rupees. She said, “this will help me buy proper rations, get my medicines regularly, and will even save a little for emergencies. It’s not just…
When Freud started describing human behaviour using the evolutionary background of our “animal” origin, the picture was a bit simple, but it started getting complex when we recognised the importance of our social-self and soon autism arrived on the scene to describe those with cognitive deficit in grasping social context. Then came the tsunami of…
By Anandmurti Gurumaa Also known as Vyas Purnima, Guru Purnima is a truly significant day for seekers and disciples. It is a time when we express our love, devotion, feelings, gratitude to our revered guru. The celebration prompts us to reflect honestly: ‘Have i fulfilled my duty as a good disciple, or have i been…
Representative Image (AI-generated) At least 15 workers may be trapped underground after an industrial tunnel reportedly collapsed in Wilmington, North Carolina around 8 pm (local time) on Wednesday, authorities said.More than 100 personnel from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) have been assigned to the emergency at 1701 N Figueroa St, which serves as the…
Migrants must be made aware of the perils of employment in risky destinations New Delhi is racing against time to halt the execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya in Yemen. But it’s a tough job. First, the execution, ordered under Sharia law, is scheduled for July 16. Second, all legal appeals have been exhausted. Third,…
Putin’s Record 700+ Drones, Missiles FLATTEN Ukraine; NATO Nations Deploy Fighter Jets | Details Poland scrambled fighter jets and raised air defense alerts after Russia launched over 700 drones and 13 missiles on Ukraine, hitting airbases and killing at least eight. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy condemned the “telling attack,” which targeted 741 locations, demanding more sanctions…
