Recently, I spoke at the launch in Delhi of Vikram Sampath’s new magnum opus, Tipu Sultan: The Saga of Mysore’s Interregnum (1760-99), a 900-page biography of this controversial figure. External affairs minister S. Jaishankar, who was the chief guest, spoke well, at a function hosted by Bhaswati Mukherjee, president, India Habitat Centre, in association with … Read more
A couple living nearby, Shobha and Vineet, both scientists, dropped in a few weeks after a visit to Varanasi on the 10th anniversary of Shobha’s father’s passing. “It’s more than a fortnight since the anniversary,” Vineet said, placing a bottle of Scotch on the table beside a pack of still-warm home-made samosas. “Time to unwind … Read more
Hyderabad:Justice T. Vinod Kumar of the Telangana High Court took on file a writ plea challenging the denial of central armed police (CAP) reservation benefits to the son of an ex-serviceman from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). The judge was hearing a writ plea filed by Kavali Laxminarayana, who contended that despite his voluntary retirement … Read more
Learn more from pulmonologist Sarah Chalmers, M.D. Hello. I’m Dr. Sarah Chalmers, a pulmonologist at Mayo Clinic. In this video, we’ll cover the basics of cystic fibrosis. What is it? Who gets it? The symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Whether you’re looking for answers for yourself or someone you love, we’re here to give you the … Read more
Paris: France’s iconic Notre Dame Cathedral is reopening its doors on Saturday for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark in 2019. The restoration, a spectacular achievement in just five years for a structure that took nearly two centuries to build, is widely seen as a moment of triumph for … Read more
Baby showers will be out. Nesting parties will be in. Pickle fixes, cherry reds, and chaotic cakes will be all the rage. Pinterest has released its annual trend report, Pinterest Predicts, to give consumers and advertisers a first look at the trends you’ll see everywhere in 2025. The trends show that more people are leaning … Read more
Seoul: South Korean lawmakers on Saturday began meeting to vote on whether to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, as protests grew nationwide calling for his removal. They gathered in the National Assembly hours after Yoon issued a public apology over the move, saying he wouldn’t shirk legal … Read more
A group of Hindu activists stormed into the office of Bangladesh’s Assistant High Commissioner in Agartala, Tripura, and vandalized property. The India-Bangladesh relationship has taken a hit ever since Sheikh Hasina’s government was evicted from power on August 5. Since then, things seem to be getting worse, with ties between the two countries continuing to … Read more
This relationship, built on centuries of shared history, cultural ties and mutual respect, is a source of immense pride for both nations As a retired senior officer of the Nepali Army, I have witnessed firsthand the evolution of one of the most unique and enduring military relationships in the world – the bond between the … Read more
Gender issues in the Army must be seen as a constant work in progress without attaching sensitivity to them. I consciously avoided stepping in with any opinion when the environment recently exploded around the contents of the leaked demi- official (DO) letter of the GOC 17 Corps of the Indian Army addressed to his superior … Read more