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Economic Times
4 days ago
- General
- Economic Times
Knocked down?
When difficulties strike, we commonly think we can never shrug them off. We feel doomed to be in that situation forever. Rising like a phoenix from the ashes is a far- fetched idea. But when we are forced to be in that situation and see darkness everywhere, mythological stories form a guiding light. The story of Bhagirath can form an excellent example of the characteristic of resilience. Bhagirath's ancestors were burnt to ashes due to sage Kapil's curse. He aimed to free his forefathers from the curse and help them achieve moksh by bringing the mighty Ganges down to earth. He had to put in a tremendous effort and face many difficulties to achieve his mission. First, he had to please Ganga through rigorous penance. On her suggestion, he had to channel her flow by again doing rigorous penance for many years to please Shiv. Even when Shiv was pleased and let the Ganges flow from his hair, his woes did not end there. He had to continue his rigorous penance to please sage Jahna, who had kept Ganga captive for flooding his ashram. His resilience paid off after innumerable woes and hurdles, and he achieved his mission. Let alone divine stories, the life of the great English author Helen Keller can be an inspiring journey. Hearing-impaired, visually-impaired, she battled dark times of her life through sheer resilience. Confucius rightly said, 'Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.'
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Time of India
Man wanted for murder held in Gurgaon after 16 yrs
Gurgaon: A proclaimed offender who was finally nabbed in connection to a 2009 . from MP carried a bounty of Rs 5,000 on his head. On March 31, 2009, he and two accomplices attacked Bhagirath, a resident of Kudai village, over a financial dispute. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "The trio allegedly poured turpentine oil on Bhagirath and set him on fire. The victim was admitted to RN hospital in Manesar, where he succumbed to his injuries on May 11," an official said. Investigations revealed that Ahirwar frequently changed his location, working as a mason in Rewari, Chandigarh, and other cities to avoid arrest. A case was registered in Manesar under sections 302 (murder), 506 (criminal intimidation), and 34 (common intention) of IPC. Acting on a tip-off, a team under the supervision of ACP crime-2 Lalit Dalal, tracked and apprehended Ahirwar from Damoh, MP, on May 16. On May 12, the same team had arrested another accused, Siddh Lal, from Dudhwa village in Charkhi Dadri.
Hans India
14-05-2025
- Hans India
Man wanted in connection with murder case held after 15 yrs
Gurugram: The Gurugram police have arrested a murder accused carrying a bounty of Rs 5,000, fifteen years after the crime was committed, an official said . The accused was identified as Siddh Lal, a resident of Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh, who had been absconding for 15 years. Accused to the police, on the night of March 31, 2009, Siddh Lal, along with his 2 other companions, assaulted Bhagirath, a resident of Damoh (Madhya Pradesh), over a money transaction and set him on fire. After that, the victim was admitted to RN Hospital Manesar, Gurugram for further treatment, where he was declared dead on May 11, 2009, the police said. On the basis of the complaint received, a case was registered in police station Manesar under relevant sections. During the investigation, PO Staff, Headquarters, Gurugram, led by Sub-Inspector Deepak Kumar, while taking action, nabbed the accused, Siddh Lal, who had been absconding for 15 years in the case, from village Dudhwa, district Charkhi Dadri, on May 12. 'The accused used to work as a mason and was constantly changing his location in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and other states to avoid police action. The accused will be produced before a court for further proceedings,' a spokesperson for the Gurugram police said. Apart from this, the Gurugram police have also nabbed two accused, including a woman domestic helper, in the case of the theft of over Rs 50,000, police said. On May 1, a woman lodged a complaint in Police Station DLF Phase-3, Gurugram, regarding the theft of cash and jewelry from her house located in DLF Phase-3, Gurugram, on April 30 by her domestic help. During the investigation, the police team nabbed the two accused, including the domestic help from Dinajpur, West Bengal, on May 9. The accused were identified as Rakhi and Maqsood Alam, both residents of North Dinajpur (West Bengal).
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Bhagirath Jayanti celebrated in Belagavi
Sri Bhagirath Jayanti was celebrated in Belagavi on Sunday. A colourful procession started from Killa Durga Devi Mandir and went through the main streets of the city. Resource persons spoke of the significance of the event and the contribution of Saint Bhagirath in a meeting held in the Kumar Gandharva Hall later. MPs Jagadish Shettar and Iranna Kadadi flagged off the procession. Resource person Mallikarjun Choukashi spoke about the story of Sage Bhagirath. He said that he had conducted strict penance to bring water to a parched Earth. He had pacified Lord Shiva and brought the Ganges to help all living beings. He said that members of the Uppar community and several other communities deified him. He inspired generations of freedom fighters. There is a portrait of Sage Bhagirath in the original copy of the Constitution, the lawyer said. He said that those engaged in salt trading were also considered members of the Uppar community. The event was organised jointly by the district administration, the Zilla Panchayat, the Kannada Culture Department and the city corporation. Sri Purushottamananda Puri Mahaswami, Sri Bhargavanda Swami, Additional Deputy Commissioner Vijayakumar Honakeri, Deputy Director of Kannada and Culture Department Vidyavati, community leaders N.R. Latur, Ravi Uppar, Manjunath Rajappanavar, Rekha Lakkundi and others were present.
Hans India
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
AP CM Chandrababu extend greetings on Bhagirath Maharshi Jayanti
In a gesture of recognition for the Sagara castes, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has extended his greetings on the occasion of Bhagirath Maharshi Jayanti. The Chief Minister highlighted that the state government has formally issued orders to celebrate this important day. Taking to social media platform X, CM Naidu emphasised the importance of honouring Bhagirath, vowing that it is our duty to remember and revere the man who famously brought the Ganges to Earth. He noted that Bhagirath's relentless efforts serve as an inspiration for all who aspire to achieve greatness. భగీరథ మహర్షి జయంతి సందర్భంగా సగర కులస్తులకు శుభాకాంక్షలు. భగీరథ మహర్షి జయంతిని అధికారికంగా నిర్వహించాలని రాష్ట్ర ప్రభుత్వం ఇప్పటికే ఆదేశాలు జారీ చేసింది. గంగను భువికి తెచ్చిన ఆ మహనీయుడిని స్మరించడం, పూజించడం మనందరి కర్తవ్యం. ఏదైనా సాధించాలనే పట్టుదలకు భగీరథ ప్రయత్నం ఒక స్పూర్తి. — N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) May 4, 2025 Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh also conveyed his wishes for the celebration, underscoring the connection between culture, civilisation, and water. He praised the determination and sacrifice of Maharshi Bhagirath for bringing the Ganges to benefit the people, marking a significant milestone in Indian tradition. Minister Lokesh mentioned that the coalition government prioritises the irrigation sector in the spirit of Bhagirath, and they are dedicated to advancing the Polavaram project to realise his vision. He asserted that the establishment of Bhagirath Maharshi Jayanti as a state festival exemplifies their commitment to honouring cultural heritage.
