New Delhi: In a subtle message directed at US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India will never compromise on the interests of its farmers and dairy sector, and declared he was prepared to bear a significant personal cost if necessary. The statement came a day after Trump ratcheted up…
Islamabad: Pakistan army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir will likely visit the United States (US) later this week to attend the farewell of Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander General Michael E Kurilla, according to Pakistani media reports. This will be Munir’s second visit to the US following the recent military conflict between India and Pakistan. The…
Let’s admit it—Arnab Goswami’s prime-time debates on his Republic TV are not for the faint-hearted. Watching his show is like diving into a whirlwind: chaotic, ear-splitting, and riddled with interruptions. And yet, like that extra helping of spicy chaat, it’s oddly addictive. You may hate the noise, you may despise the format, but you can’t…
Mumbai: Tata Group-owned Air India has rolled out a dedicated emotional and mental well-being app for its pilots and cabin crew members and their families, offering over 600 expert-designed self-care techniques besides one-to-one therapy and psychiatry sessions, in the aftermath of one of the Ahmedabad plane crash in June this year, sources said. Besides, it…
Moscow, Aug 7: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in Moscow late Wednesday to hold high-level meetings with senior Russian officials, aimed at bolstering defence ties, energy cooperation, and preparing the ground for an upcoming summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin. According to sources, Doval’s visit comes at a crucial moment,…
New Delhi: In a strong diplomatic pushback, India on Wednesday condemned the United States for imposing additional tariffs on Indian goods over continued oil imports from Russia, calling the move “unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable.” The condemnation came after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order hiking tariffs by another 25%, bringing the total to…
Ramnath Dhondu Parkar’s cricketing journey is a testament to perseverance, skill, and the quiet dignity of those who thrive largely outside the spotlight. Born on October 31, 1946, in Bombay (now Mumbai), Parkar rose through the ranks of Mumbai cricket to become one of the finest domestic players of his generation—often sharing the crease with…
Another monsoon, another Himalayan tragedy. The twin cloudbursts in Uttarkashi and Pithoragarh have claimed at least 20 lives, leaving several others missing or swept away in the gushing torrents, including some army camps. What unfolded wasn’t just a freak event—it was a warning. One that, unfortunately, we’ve heard too many times before and acted on…
It is official: the iconic Sangeet Theatre has now been repurposed into Medicare Hospital, and for many Hyderabadis, the diagnosis is heartbreak. Once a landmark where cinematic culture and youthful romance bloomed, Sangeet is now a clinical, air-conditioned box promising health care in a neighborhood that already has plenty of it. Why another hospital? Social…
As the dreadful Brahmastra, born of the Creator’s will and unleashed by Indrajit, raged with divine fury, Rama and Lakshmana, perceiving resistance would but multiply destruction, yielded themselves to its power and fell unconscious, bound as many warriors before them. The false pride of Indrajit, mistaking submission for conquest, led him to withdraw without further…
