On Mahashivratri, planetary alignments are believed to be such that there is an upsurge in the energies not just of planet Earth but of each living being. And thus the night is spent in meditation, prayer and devotion.
Sasikala urged the AIADMK cadres to unite to defeat the DMK led by M.K. Stalin, mending a potential split in the party on the issue of her return, even as she took the rank and file by surprise.
Feminism in India should not fall victim to Western discourse. Dignity, freedom of choice and equity must be ensured for all women drawing inspiration from Indian ethos.
We must reclaim our civilizational values in their original form and adapt and accept them in the context of modern Bharat. Only then will women’s empowerment truly yield some tangible benefits.
