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India is inching closer to two of the most consequential defence procurement decisions in its recent history: the acquisition of 114 multi-role fighter aircraft under the MRFA programme—now increasingly centred on the Rafale—and the long-awaited Project-75I submarine programme. In my talk with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, the quest for 114 Multi Role Fighter Aircraft…
NEW DELHI: India will look to secure a record-extending 12th title when they face Pakistan in the Under-19 Asia Cup final at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Sunday.Led by Ayush Mhatre, India topped Group A after winning all their matches. Pakistan finished second in the group, with their only loss coming against India, a…
The world is ageing and heating—a defining challenge of this century. Today, 703 million people globally are 65 or older, projected to reach 1.5 billion by 2050. By the late 2070s, the elderly will likely outnumber children under 18 worldwide. Simultaneously, the climate crisis deepens: 2024 is confirmed as the warmest year on record, about…
England captain Harry Brook speaks with Sam Curran and Jos Buttler. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England captain Harry Brook admitted that costly fielding lapses — including a dropped catch of Sanju Samson — played a decisive role in his side’s defeat to India in the semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Thursday.Go…
One of the world’s most celebrated pianists will perform one of the repertoire’s most majestic works in Mumbai on Jan 16. As with Lang Lang’s last performance in the city 16 years ago, the concert sold out within hours of the box office opening. Back then, the anticipation was for a wunderkind feted for his…
NEW DELHI: Former Prime Minister and Rajya Sabha MP H D Deve Gowda on Monday wrote a letter to Congress MP Sonia Gandhi expressing concern over what he described as “chaos” inside Parliament and its premises. In his letter, Gowda shared that he had been “greatly disturbed” by developments in Parliament, which he attributed primarily…
Sabrina Carpenter, slated to headline Coachella in 2026, radiates self-esteem and genuine authenticity. Through her music, she imparts essential life insights: love flourishes with mutual respect, red flags deserve attention, and confidence is the magnet for attraction. With empowering tracks such as ‘Good Graces’ and ‘Espresso’, Carpenter inspires her audience to prioritize self-worth and individuality…
Success comes from all corners, and you’ll feel it in small wins all day. A call goes your way, a plan gets approved, and even routine tasks feel easier.Jupiter supports your sign, and the Moon adds emotional confidence. You’ll feel joyful, and people respond well to your tone. Keep it simple though. Don’t promise five…
NEW DELHI: Former Nasa astronaut Mike Massimino, known for his work on the Hubble Space Telescope and who flew on two space missions, has weighed in on one of humanity’s biggest questions: Are we alone in the universe?The veteran astronaut–who flew on two space missions, conducted four spacewalks, and spent an astonishing 30 hours and…
MADURAI: “We didn’t take a headcount. Perhaps you could try counting from the photograph we clicked in front of our ancestral home,” said C Thirugnanan, one among the 300-odd family members who came together to celebrate their 100-year-old home in Karaikudi in Sivaganga district on Sunday.A total of 65 families, some based in Dubai, Malaysia…
