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Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja has been very strong in protecting the ownership of his compositions, and this has led to many legal battles over the unauthorised use of his songs. The veteran composer has never accepted that his compositions may be used without his prior consent, irrespective of the venture. The composer, Ilaiyaraaja, who has been…
Ladakh has planned to introduce guided wildlife safaris on popular snow leopard and bird-watching trails. SRINAGAR: A safari car can roll past a rhino in Kaziranga. In Ranthambore, it can track a tiger. Put that car in Ladakh. For its elusive snow leopards — masters of camouflage in a landscape where survival depends on staying…
India’s indirect tax journey reached an important milestone in 2025. With the completion of GST 2.0, the full removal of the GST compensation cess, and Parliament’s approval of a new excise framework for demerit goods, the post-GST transition phase can now be said to be formally closed. From a structural standpoint, this is a success….
Home remedies like toothpaste can temporarily clear foggy headlights by gently polishing away oxidation. However, scientific research reveals this effect is short-lived, lasting only weeks. For do-it-yourself vehicle maintenance, one of the most common ways to restore fogged-up headlights is by using toothpaste. Although toothpaste is primarily used for cleaning teeth, its mild abrasives are…
South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen (AP/PTI) South Africa’s dependable white-ball batter, Rassie van der Dussen, has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a career that earned him a place among the Proteas’ most reliable performers.The 35-year-old shared the news via social media, expressing gratitude and pride for his time representing…
There are moments in the life of a nation-state when its institutions, habits, and expectations shift so subtly that the transformation is barely noticed while it is taking place. India is living through such a moment. We describe it in convenient phrases such as digital governance, digital public infrastructure, innovation and reform. Yet, beneath these…
Unrest in Bangladesh’s Dhaka The US state department on Sunday denounced the recent communal violence in Bangladesh as “horrific,” condemning the mob killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu garment worker, and urging an unequivocal stand against religious hatred.Responding to IANS, a state department spokesperson said, “The United States supports religious freedom and freedoms of…
A Pune trekker’s (L) death at Lohagad fort, initially ruled an accident, has taken a shocking turn. Police now suspect his fiancée (R) and her male friend deliberately pushed him into a deep gorge. PUNE: Pune police on Tuesday said the death of 26-year-old trekker Ketan Vishal Agarwal, initially believed to be an accident, is…
The Iran war is, by far, the most important military confrontation of the 21st century , and possibly the most important event of this century. What is at stake is no less than the global order. Specifically, the ability of US to maintain the order established in recent generations, that enabled a large part of…
Nafs is not a static entity. It is our inner landscape and may evolve through different stages of consciousness if we keep our heart and mind in awareness. When an individual’s mind and heart are anchored in divine consciousness, then the nafs can journey from a space of our most base instincts to a state…
