From apps to arms: Sankaet Pathak and Silicon Valley’s patriotic pivot

TOI Correspondent from Washington: A new doctrine is quietly reshaping America’s technology-industrial complex, recasting Silicon Valley from a playground of consumer apps into an arsenal of strategic hardware. Dubbed “patriotic tech,” the movement argues that technology firms have a moral and national duty to align with the state – particularly in its intensifying rivalry with…

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David Hockney Death News: David Hockney, one of Britain’s most celebrated artists, whom King Charles III called a man of “irrepressible charm and talent,” passes away at 88

Renowned British artist David Hockney, celebrated for his iconic swimming pool paintings and vibrant style, has passed away in London at the age of 88. His career spanned seven decades, embracing diverse mediums from painting to digital art, leaving a legacy of joyful and innovative work that deeply touched the public and art world alike….

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Lucky break but tough road ahead: Scotland arrive at T20 World Cup with renewed belief after Bangladesh pullout | Cricket News

Scotland cricket team (ANI Photo) BENGALURU: Barely a couple of weeks ago, Finlay McCreath was putting his feet up at home in Scotland, resigned to the reality that his team had missed out on a sixth T20 World Cup appearance after falling short in the qualifiers. Then came that unexpected twist.When Bangladesh pulled out of…

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7 factors driving real estate growth in India’s non-metro cities

The expansion into emerging cities reflects a long-term structural shift rather than a passing trend. Rising housing demand, rapid urbanisation, and increasing office space requirements in Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets are collectively strengthening these regions as real estate hubs. This powerful combination drives sustained growth and supports long-term value creation for investors and developers alike….

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Still Supreme (Mis)leader

The spectacular election defeat of Hungary’s longtime strongman, Viktor Orbán, is just the latest in a clutch of ballots that shows European publics’ increasing disenchantment with the Trump-style gospel of militant Christian nationalism. And yet, the establishment – European govts and EU itself – is still not at the point of abandoning its mad, uncrowned…

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