Nov 2, 2021
NASA is encouraging the scientists to develop a new framework that can help provide context to the findings of extra-terrestrial life
Are We Alone in the Universe? NASA hints at the possibility of extra-terrestrial life, wants to establish New framework
How do we understand the significance of new scientific results related to the search for life? When would we be able to say, “yes, extraterrestrial life has been found?”
Nov 1, 2021
Code named “Operation Trident,” it was aimed to degrade and demoralise the Pakistan Navy, as the defence of Karachi harbour was paramount to Pakistan
Operation Trident,1971: How Indian Navy Pulled Off One Of Its Greatest Victories over Pakistan, Karachi burned for seven days
Potential adversaries cannot be deterred by mere threats or rhetoric, but by the possession of a combination of such capabilities, which are far superior to their own. It is thus reassuring that the ongoing force accretion measures of the Indian Navy are endowing it with a war-fighting potential, which can be unleashed with ferocity, if required.
Nov 1, 2021
Past unfolding: Hindu holy city of Dwarka was targeted by Pakistan in 1965 with an aim to destroy it
The date was September 7, 1965. India was engaged in fighting the Pakistani forces, which had infiltrated into the Indian territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The war between the two nations was at its peak when Pakistan decided to attack the Holy Hindu city of Dwarka in Gujarat in northwestern India.
Since the armed forces were busy fighting in Punjab and Kashmir, Pakistan deployed its Navy to carry out a ‘nuisance raid’. A detailed account of this raid by the Pakistan Navy was published by Sandeep Unnithan in DailO.
Dwarka is located about 200 km away from Karachi. Owing to its phy...
Oct 31, 2021
This act by barring legal action forces people to take law in their own hands to remedy the historic wrongs
Narasimha Rao govt brought places of Worship Act as a hurdle in reclaiming ancient Hindu heritage destroyed by Muslim invaders
As the Ram Janmabhoomi movement was at its peak, the Narasimha Rao govt at the centre had brought a new law with a motive to prevent Ram Janmabhoomi-like reclamation movements by Hindus in India. This law was the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act 1991. This article wishes to shed some light on what this act is and how it is a hurdle in the reclamation of Hindu temples.
Oct 31, 2021
While a section of users called out Sabyasachi's mangalsutra ad campaign as pathetic, others claimed that the ad is an attack on Hindu culture
'Lingerie or mangalsutra ad?': Intimate Portrayal In Sabyasachi's Mangalsutra Ad Triggers Social Media Debate
Following backlash towards advertisements of Tanishq, Manyavar, FabIndia and Dabur, Indian fashion brand Sabyasachi's 'Mangalsutra' ad campaign is the latest to draw the ire of netizens.
Oct 31, 2021
Facebook Renames Itself Meta In Rebranding Exercise
San Francisco: CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced his company Facebook has changed its corporate name to Meta.
Oct 30, 2021
Madras High Court: Do not take decision on melting Temple gold till Trustees are appointed
The Madras High Court on Thursday directed the Tamil Nadu government to refrain from taking any decision on melting temple jewellery into gold bars, as part of the recently announced Gold Monetisation Scheme, until Trustees are appointed to Hindu temples in the State. (Indic Collective Trust and anr v. State of Tamil Nadu and anr)
Oct 30, 2021
5 lakh kg of temple jewellery has been melted so far, DMK government planning to melt even more
The Tamil Nadu government has revealed that so far 5 lakh kg temple jewellery has been melted and deposited under the gold monetization scheme. PILs were filed against the DMK government’s move to melt 2137 kg temple jewellery. In response to these petitions HRCE has replied in court that so far 5 lakh kg jewellery has been melted and deposited which fetches Rs.11 crore per year as interest.
Oct 29, 2021
Blanket ban on firecrackers by Calcutta HC, just ahead of Diwali: ‘Activist’ Roshni Ali filed PIL seeking ban
The Calcutta High Court ordered a complete ban on all kinds of firecrackers throughout the state of West Bengal during Diwali/Kali Puja. According to reports, the ban on firecrackers would also apply for all other upcoming festivities in the state including Guru Nanak Jayanti, Christmas and New Year’s celebrations.