Sharada

A 5th-century Sanskrit seal from Pakistan, decoded by the ASI, reveals a Saiva temple dedicated to Svami Kotesvara at Devadaruvana. This finding, featuring the inscription "Devadaruvane Svami Kotesvarah," offers an early depiction of Siva in the cedar forest. It follows recent ASI discoveries of other ancient inscriptions from Pakistan.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court received intriguing findings from the Archaeological Survey of India regarding the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque in Dhar. The ASI highlighted that this mosque was established with pieces from Parmar-era temples, with prior sculptures of deities showing signs of purposeful defacement and carvings obliterated.

A domestic dispute over a missed chicken curry dinner tragically ended in Kamareddy when a wife allegedly attacked her husband with a sickle. The 28-year-old scrap vendor succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The couple, married for six years with two daughters, reportedly had frequent arguments. Police have arrested the wife.

NCERT has made Class 9 textbooks available online through its official website following reports of shortages of newly introduced books in markets across India. While the digital access is expected to support students and prevent further academic delays, teachers and students say lack of devices and poor internet connectivity remain significant barriers, particularly in remote areas. Schools report disruptions in teaching schedules as many students continue to wait for printed copies of the revised textbooks.

Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that priests traveling abroad should be barred from performing puja inside temple sanctums. The court mandated adherence to Sringeri Sharada Peetham's purity guidelines, emphasizing strict spiritual discipline for hereditary priests. This decision follows a petition highlighting the lack of enforcement of existing government directives and religious standards.

In an unexpected twist, Reet races against time to rescue Raghav from jail, a man wrongfully charged with Kirti's murder. Bharat Ahlawwat masterfully captures Raghav's tumultuous battle against despair. Just when hope seems lost, the shocking truth emerges: Kirti is alive and has been orchestrating a web of deceit alongside Sharada to pin the crime on Raghav.

Rajendra Prasad made the remarks while speaking about Kantha Rao’s acting at an award ceremony held in Hyderabad.

Veteran actor Rajendra Prasad's remarks about MGR at an award ceremony have ignited controversy. While praising Kantha Rao, Prasad's comments about MGR fearing the Telugu actor have drawn sharp criticism from Tamil Nadu. The South Indian Artistes’ Association has condemned the statements, demanding an apology.