Famous sculptor Kashinath K from Shivamogga (Karnataka) attains Sainthood

‘Famous sculptor Mr. Kashinath K who sculpted the 123 feet tall statue of Deity Shiva at Murudeshwar, Karnataka, has attained Sainthood. He always remains in constant communion with God.’ This announcement was made by Sanatan Sanstha’s Dharmapracharak His Holiness Ramanand Gowda.

32% rise in cyclones in past 5 years : IMD

The number of cyclones and severe cyclones in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal has risen by nearly 11% in the last decade, with an alarming 32% increase recorded in the last five years, data from India Meteorological Department (IMD) reveals.