Shankaracharya Jayanti 2025: Date, History, Significance And Inspiring Quotes
Shankaracharya is credited with reviving Advaita Vedanta when the Hindu culture was on the decline during the 8th century. His teachings continue to influence Indian thought, spirituality, and culture. At the age of 32 in the year 820 CE, he is said to have disappeared.
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- Hindustan Times
Severed limbs leave Kishtwar's Chisoti shaken as several remain missing a week after cloudburst
A week after cloudburst hit Chisoti in Jammu and Kashmir, the recovery of almost as many severed limbs as intact bodies have left villagers and doctors at the Atholi sub-district hospital shaken. Dr Rakesh Kotwal, posted at the Atholi sub-district hospital, said that the final toll could be much higher.(X/ @SSPKishtwar) The hospital is located about 30 km from the affected area. Earlier this week on Monday, an intact body and a severed leg were recovered during rescue operations, Times of India reported. A day later on Tuesday, four more bodies and two severed feet were recovered, taking the death toll in the disaster to 68. Kishtwar district commissioner Pankaj Sharma said that the bodies and limbs recovered had been sent to GMC Kishtwar for DNA profiling, adding that DNA samples of kins had been collected and were being matched with the bodies recoevered from the debris. Sharma said that while there was no clear picture of those missing initially, in the days after the floods, the kin of the missing pilgrims had come forward and shared information with the command and control centre set up by the administration. 'Initially, 137 people were reported missing, out of whom 62 were rescued alive,' Sharma said. However, Dr Rakesh Kotwal, posted at the Atholi sub-district hospital, said that the final toll could be much higher. 'The way things are, the toll will not stop here,' Times of India quoted Kotwal as saying. Flash floods, triggered by a cloudburst, hit Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar on August 14. A large group of pilgrims were gathered at the Chisoti village, which is a key stop on the pilgrimage to the Hindu shrine Machail Mata Mandir, and were collecting food from a langar (community kitchen) when the floods washed them away. The floods also flattened a makeshift market, damaged 16 houses and government buildings, three temples, a 30-metre-long bridge and four water mills, PTI reported. The rescue efforts are underway, with personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), CISF, Border Roads Organisation (BRO), civil administration, army and police engaged, along with local volunteers.
Time of India
21 minutes ago
- Time of India
Widow daughter-in-law entitled to maintenance from father-in-law if husband's estate not available
RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh high court has reiterated that a widowed daughter-in-law is entitled to claim maintenance from her father-in-law if she has no independent income and has not received any share of her late husband's property. Dismissing an appeal filed by Tularam Yadav of Korba, the division bench of Justice Rajani Dubey and Justice Amitendra Kishore Prasad upheld the family court's order directing him to pay Rs 2,500 per month to his widowed daughter-in-law, Chanda Yadav, and her two children. The bench cited provisions under Section 19 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, which make it clear that a widow's right to maintenance is conditional upon her inability to support herself from her own income or from the estate of her husband, parents, or children. In such circumstances, the responsibility may fall upon the father-in-law, particularly when he holds coparcenary property from which the widow has not derived any share. The court referred to the settled principle that the manager of a joint Hindu family is legally bound to maintain not only male members but also their widows and children after their death. Quoting earlier rulings, the bench observed: 'On the death of one of the male members, the manager is bound to maintain his widow and his children.' In the present case, Chanda Yadav, who was widowed in 2014, sought maintenance after alleging mistreatment by her in-laws. The family court found that her father-in-law was receiving a monthly pension of Rs 12,000 and owned land, while Chanda had no sustainable source of income. It directed him to pay Rs 2,500 per month until her remarriage. The HC affirmed the family court's reasoning, noting that the amount awarded was modest given the socio-economic status of the parties and rising inflation. It concluded that the appeal lacked merit and dismissed it. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
NDTV
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- NDTV
When US Judge Frank Caprio Wished India On Independence Day
Washington: Frank Caprio, the retired municipal judge in Rhode Island, died at the age of 88 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Such was Mr Caprio's kindness and compassion that his courtroom proceedings were turned into a TV programme, Caught In Providence, in which real people with real cases stood before the Chief Municipal Court Judge. As the world paid tributes to the "nicest judge", his recent Instagram post on India's Independence Day has also gone viral. Last week, sharing a picture of himself holding the Indian national flag in one hand and a tricolour-themed cake slice in the other, he honoured India's struggle for freedom and celebrated the country's rich culture and history. He remembered the people who sacrificed, stayed united and fought for India's independence, writing, "Today, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and unity that paved the way for India's freedom." Mr Caprio also mentioned that India's freedom was not only about independence but also about celebrating the country's culture and history. "It's a celebration not only of independence but of the rich culture, history, and spirit that make India so extraordinary," he added. Extending warm wishes to Indians around the world, he praised their sacrifices made for freedom. "To all my friends in India and those of Indian heritage around the world: may this day fill your hearts with pride, gratitude, and hope for an even brighter future," he wrote. He further said that India's fight for independence was a powerful example for the whole world, adding that when people unite and stand together for justice, they can even shape the direction of history. "Your nation's story reminds us all that when people stand together for justice and dignity, they can change the course of history," he added. Mr Caprio concluded the post by saying, "Wishing you peace, progress, and prosperity, today and always." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Judge Frank Caprio (@therealfrankcaprio) Mr Caprio's family announced his death in a statement remembering him as "beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering belief in the goodness of people." "Judge Caprio touched the lives of millions through his work in the courtroom and beyond. His warmth, humor, and kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him," the statement further read. A day before his death, Mr Caprio shared a video from his hospital bed, thanking followers for their prayers and urging them to continue the same for his fight against cancer. He said, "As I continue this difficult battle, your prayers will lift my spirit. Unfortunately, I've had a setback, and I'm back at the hospital."
