A prominent Chinese maritime analyst has warned that Japan’s expanding military role in the South China Sea could become more destabilising than that of the United States, as regional tensions continue to rise following the 10th anniversary of the landmark 2016 arbitration ruling that rejected Beijing’s sweeping maritime claims.Speaking at a security round table in…
Walk past most offices late in the evening and you’ll see a familiar scene: A handful of people still at their desks, faces lit by screens, finishing “just one more thing.” It’s tempting to label them as the most dedicated or hardworking. But psychology paints a more complex, very human picture. When people are consistently…
The coffins of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family are displayed on a platform at the start of the dayslong funeral ceremonies at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) The United States reportedly carried out a diplomatic campaign…
A protest by March and March, an anti-immigration movement A September 30 deadline declared by South Africa’s March and March, an anti-immigration movement that has led anti-migrant protests across the country this year, has renewed fears of violence among migrant communities.Refugees are also fearing fresh unrest as South Africa will hold local government elections on…
UAE to get 16 New Indian Passport and Visa Centres in major expat services overhaul / Image: File More than four million Indians living in the UAE are set to see a major overhaul in passport, visa and consular services, after India awarded a massive outsourcing contract to Kerala-based Alhind Group, which will launch 16…
In 1999, five landowners decided to develop their property into an IT park and SEZ zone. (Image for representative purpose only) What constitutes tax avoidance? In a recent ruling, five Bangalore landowners have secured relief from ITAT in an income tax dispute over alleged undisclosed rental income.They established that the building belonged to their partnership…
The sea is very good at keeping secrets, until the day it decides not to. A calm beach can look the same for years, with people walking dogs, kids building sand castles, and toys rolling over the sand in summer. Nobody thinks about what might be lying just below their feet.Then one fine day a…
Aristotle (Image: Wikipedia) No amount of careful planning removes the possibility that life will simply not cooperate. Aristotle put a name to how a person handles that gap between plan and reality. “The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace, making the best of circumstances,” he wrote. The word “accidents” here…
On August 14th, 2026, a Geng Shen day unfolds, demanding both discipline and critical thinking. This day calls for clear communication and meticulous verification of promises prior to any action. Zodiac signs such as the Tiger and Pig must tread carefully, avoiding impulsive choices, while Rat, Dragon, and Snake individuals may uncover avenues for strategic…
Vinod Suryavanshi, who played the new Sachiv ji in Panchayat Season 3, recently opened up about his journey in the industry, revealing how he accidentally entered films and the struggles he faced as a junior artist.Speaking to Siddharth Kannan, Vinod said his entry into acting was purely accidental.“I entered the film industry by mistake. A…
Jio Platforms could become the biggest public offer of India Jio Platforms is expected to make its stock market debut by the end of October, in what could become India’s largest public offering with an estimated issue size of around USD 3.8 billion.The Reliance Industries digital services arm is expected to seek a valuation of…
The seeds were being carried by teacher-turned-astronaut Barbara Morgan, who was finally making her long-awaited journey into space after a 22-year wait A seed does not look like much. Tucked into a packet, it is barely noticeable, carrying the promise of a plant in a form that seems almost impossibly small. But in 2007, millions…
