Author: Deshwale National Desk

In the dusty fields of Maharashtra, where farmers whisper prayers into furrows of tilled land, the memory of Sant Savata Mali breathes through the breeze. A saint in form, a farmer by birth, and a poet in spirit, Savata Mali lived a life that merged devotion and duty with unshakable grace. He did not don ochre robes nor wander forests in search of truth. He found the divine in onions, garlic, spades, and sweat. His story reminds us that sanctity is not in renunciation, but in mindful work and love for the divine in all that we do. Born in…

भारत की भक्तिपरंपरा में अनेक संत हुए हैं, जिन्होंने अपने जीवन से यह सिखाया कि ईश्वर हर जगह हैं – खेत में, दुकान में, श्रम में, कला में। महाराष्ट्र के वारकरी संप्रदाय के एक ऐसे ही संत थे संत नरहरी सोनार। उनकी विशेषता यह थी कि वे एक सोनार (गहनों के कारीगर) थे, लेकिन उनके लिए सोने की चमक से ज़्यादा मूल्य भक्ति की उजास का था। उनका जीवन बताता है कि सच्ची श्रद्धा और ईमानदारी से किया गया कोई भी कार्य पूजा बन सकता है। उन्होंने न केवल आध्यात्मिक दृष्टिकोण से समाज को दिशा दी, बल्कि रोज़मर्रा के कारीगरों…

Kabootar khanas are pigeon-feeding spots that blend faith, heritage, and hygiene concerns. Once beloved across India, especially in cities like Mumbai, these spaces have become increasingly controversial due to health risks. While authorities crack down on them, similar traditions flourish globally—from ancient Iranian dovecotes to Venetian piazzas—showing that the human connection with pigeons is both timeless and complex. A Tradition Under Threat In central Mumbai, a once-bustling fountain now lies silent—cordoned off and closed. This was the city’s last famous Kabootar Khana, a pigeon-feeding zone where devotees once gathered daily to scatter grain as an act of charity and faith.…

महाराष्ट्र के गांवों में, जहां मिट्टी की खुशबू और चक्की की आवाज़ में जीवन बहता है, वहां आज भी एक नाम हवा में तैरता है — संत जनाबाई। यह कोई पुरानी किताबों में दबा नाम नहीं है, बल्कि एक ऐसा जीवंत स्मरण है जो आज भी महिलाएं घर के काम करते हुए गुनगुनाती हैं। उनके अभंग आज भी उन गलियों में गूंजते हैं जहां घर-आंगन ही मंदिर हैं। जनाबाई ने साबित किया कि ईश्वर तक पहुंचने के लिए ना तो ऊंचा कुल चाहिए, ना ही मंदिर की घंटियों की जरूरत। लगभग 1258 ईस्वी में गंगाखेड़ (अब परभणी ज़िला) में जन्मी…

भारत के न्यूज़रूम मुश्किल में हैं। झूठी खबरें, जो देशभक्ति के जोश और सोशल मीडिया के शोर में फैल रही हैं, लोगों का भरोसा तोड़ रही हैं। जून 2025 में वॉशिंगटन पोस्ट ने बताया कि भारत-पाकिस्तान तनाव के दौरान पाकिस्तान में तख्तापलट की झूठी खबरें वायरल हो गईं। ये कोई छोटी बात नहीं, ये हमारी मीडिया की बड़ी समस्या की ओर इशारा करती है। 2024 के वर्ल्ड प्रेस फ्रीडम इंडेक्स में भारत 151वें नंबर पर है, जो बताता है कि हालात कितने नाज़ुक हैं। देशवाले के पाठकों के लिए ये एक पुकार है—हमारी कहानी कहने की पुरानी परंपरा को बचाने…

In the past month, the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has made significant strides towards its anticipated opening in August 2025, cementing its role as a transformative addition to Mumbai’s aviation landscape. With 98% of construction completed and a successful trial landing conducted, NMIA is poised to alleviate pressure on Mumbai’s overburdened Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA). This article explores the latest updates, innovative features, and the broader impact of this £1.6 billion project, designed to elevate Mumbai into a global aviation hub. Recent Milestones in NMIA’s Journey June 2025 marked a pivotal moment for NMIA, with construction reaching…

On July 1, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 10th anniversary of the Digital India initiative with a blog post titled A Decade of Digital India on his LinkedIn profile. The blog reflects on how Digital India has evolved into a people’s movement, democratizing access, building inclusive digital infrastructure, and empowering citizens through technology. Below is the full text of PM Modi’s blog, originally shared on LinkedIn. Ten years ago, we embarked on a bold journey into uncharted territory with great conviction. While decades were spent doubting the ability of Indians to use technology, we changed this approach and…

We celebrate National Doctors’ Day every year on 1st July, but ever wondered why this date? It’s not just a random choice. It’s the birth and death anniversary of a remarkable man named Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy. If you’ve never heard much about him, here’s what you need to know. A Doctor with Many Hats Dr Roy wasn’t just a doctor. He was also a freedom fighter, educator, politician and even the Chief Minister of West Bengal. He managed to wear all those hats and still be remembered first as a kind and committed doctor. He was born on 1st…

In 2019, as Delhi’s winter deepened, a small group of students gathered at Shaheen Bagh. They weren’t seasoned activists or politicians. They were young mothers, teenagers, and college-goers, armed only with voices and placards. But what began as a local sit-in quickly became a national movement, amplified by India’s youth and their unshakable demand for justice. India is witnessing a new era of activism, and the face of it is young. From protests against controversial laws to online campaigns about mental health, climate change, and caste justice, the youth are not just participating, they are leading. A generation that won’t…

At sunrise in Bengaluru, a teenager leads a community clean-up of a polluted lake. In Ladakh, a young adult trains locals to install solar-powered irrigation pumps. And in Chennai, engineering students develop biodegradable packaging made from seaweed. This is the face of India’s green revolution, young, bold, and unapologetically urgent. As the climate crisis looms large, Indian Gen Z isn’t waiting for politicians or corporations to fix things. They are taking action, organizing strikes, launching startups, lobbying policymakers, and reshaping their lifestyles. A generation on fire (and flooded) India is one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world. From…