A pause you can step into

All rooms are equal, but the balcony is not a room. It’s a handshake to the outdoors or, for those so inclined, a step inward, towards quiet contemplation. That’s why balconies of all persuasions (whether narrow as an alley, wide as a salesman’s smile, recessed, cantilevered, or the alluring Juliet version) used to be a…

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Rajnath Singh: ‘God knows how many parts Pak will be divided this time’: Rajnath Singh hits out at Khawaja Asif over ‘Kolkata threat’, recalls 1971 split | India News

NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday criticised Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif over his recent warning targeting Kolkata, calling the remarks provocative and cautioning Islamabad against repeating past mistakes.“Pakistan’s Defence Minister should not have given such a provocative statement. 55 years ago, they suffered the consequences when Pakistan was divided into two parts….

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‘Bragging about capabilities they don’t have’: Ex-Pentagon official ridicules Pakistan’s Iran war mediation push

A former Pentagon official has mocked Pakistan’s military credibility amid rising tensions around the Iran conflict, dismissing suggestions that Islamabad could play any meaningful role in potential US operations. Michael Rubin said Pakistan was prone to exaggerating its capabilities, describing it as “10 out of 10 in fantasy” when it comes to projecting military strength.Speaking…

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