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The 250th anniversary of American independence should have been a moment of clarity, a reaffirmation of the principles that gave birth to a republic. Instead, it has revealed a profound contradiction at the heart of contemporary political life. At a time marked by war, economic strain, and institutional breakdown, Donald Trump chose to celebrate not…
Quote of the day by Immanuel Kant (Image source: Wikipedia) For hundreds of years, people have thought about self-respect, dignity, and personal responsibility. One of the thinkers who looked deeply into these ideas was Immanuel Kant, a German philosopher whose work still has an impact on ethics, philosophy, and modern thought. His quote, “One who…
Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran on Thursday said the Indian economy is well placed to withstand external disruptions and emerge stronger, asserting that the country’s macroeconomic strength built in recent years provides a cushion against global uncertainty.Speaking to ANI, Nageswaran said India had sustained growth of over 7 per cent before the recent geopolitical…
(Left to right): Shivpratap Prajapati, Shubham Kumar and Anil Jindal NEW DELHI: The Times Internet Half Marathon turned the streets of the capital into a vibrant display of energy and determination as runners of all ages came together with a shared purpose to push limits and embrace fitness. The winner, Shivpratap Prajapati, 34 years old,…
US President Donald Trump has earned a new nickname as tensions over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz fuel fresh market and political commentary. Analysts are now moving from the earlier ‘TACO’ label for US President to a new term ‘NACHO’.The shift comes amid ongoing blockade between the Trump administration and Iran over control and…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Bhuvneshwar Kumar scripted a major milestone in IPL 2026, becoming only the second Indian bowler to claim 350 or more wickets in T20 cricket during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s clash against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Thursday.The veteran pacer reached the landmark in style, striking in the third over…
New Delhi: The PPP-run airports have asked govt to ensure airlines pass on the benefit of reduced landing and parking charges to passengers. And also that once this three-month 25% reduced aeronautical charge period ends on July 7, the same should be hiked along with an increase in user development fees (UDF) for international passengers…
KOCHI: Amay Khurasiya, former India international, who guided Kerala to their maiden Ranji Trophy final, has stepped down as head coach after the completion of his two-year tenure. He will now take over as the head coach of the Chhattisgarh team in the upcoming Ranji Trophy season, opting for what he describes as a “fresh…
Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill (AP Photo) Shubman Gill scripted history with the bat, becoming the first player to smash 100 sixes for Gujarat Titans during their IPL 2026 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Earlier in the evening, GT’s bowlers had set the tone by bundling out RCB for 155 in 19.2 overs, with the…
Why do humans fear the dark? How can the science of evolutionary biology explain this primitive instinct? Fear of the dark, an instinctual fear related to the human ability to survive in the natural world, is one that exists firmly in modern psychology. According to evolutionary biology, fear of the dark is an adaptation that…
