Indian army soldiers train on an 81mm mortar simulator. (Image credit: Indian army) “Train as you fight, and fight as you train” has been the mantra of the armed forces worldwide and is central to planning training exercises. But keeping troops combat‑effective is costly: every bullet, missile and shell fired hits the defence budget.Live weapons,…
Diljit Dosanjh‘s ‘Satluj’ has been in the news ever since it was removed from OTT two days after the film’s release. Earlier, the CBFC had suggested 127 cuts to the film, so the makers opted for an OTT release. Now, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has alleged that former CBFC chairperson Prasoon Joshi objected to Diljit Dosanjh’s…
For many professionals who build long careers overseas, the decision to return home rarely comes down to a single moment. It often gathers weight over time through family responsibilities, changing priorities and the feeling that important years are passing elsewhere. That appears to have been the case for Balaji Gururajan, a senior engineering leader at…
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas serve couple goals every time they are spotted together or talk about their marriage. In a recent interview, the couple revisited the early days of their romance, revealing how a simple Twitter exchange in 2016 eventually blossomed into one of Hollywood’s most-loved relationships. The couple opened up about their first-ever…
South Carolina is a state built around water. From its coastal lowlands with their beaches and wetlands to the rivers and lakes spread throughout its forested landscape, the state abounds with bodies of water that offer opportunities such as fishing, boating, swimming, and camping. But along with the wildlife most visitors welcome, these waters also…
Linda Nosková and Jannik Sinner taking part in the traditional winners’ dance. (Pic credit: Wimbledon) Fresh off successfully defending his Wimbledon crown, Jannik Sinner traded his racquet for a tuxedo and his trademark composure for a dose of candid humour, delighting fans with an honest admission that quickly became one of the most talked-about moments…
Indian cities face recurring costs from pothole repairs on asphalt roads. Year after year Indian cities spend hundreds of crores on filling up potholes that reappear with the next bout of heavy rain. Roads are tarred before the monsoon, only to crack, cave in and develop potholes in weeks. Emergency tenders are floated, traffic crawls,…
Alia Bhatt’s mother Soni Razdan, Shabana Azmi and Swara Bhasker rally behind Sonam Wangchuk, urge him to end hunger strike As Ladakhi activist Sonam Wangchuk’s indefinite hunger strike continues at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, concern over his health has prompted several members of the film fraternity to speak out. Veteran actor Soni Razdan and Shabana Azmi…
There is a particular sound that belongs to the Alps in summer. It drifts across mountain meadows, echoes from rocky slopes and sometimes arrives before the animals themselves come into view. The ringing of cowbells has become so closely associated with Switzerland, Austria and parts of southern Germany that many visitors assume the bells exist…
Authorities also reported heavy strikes in the province, where Iran’s Health Ministry said more than 260 people were wounded in overnight attacks Authorities also reported heavy strikes in the province, where Iran’s Health Ministry said more than 260 people were wounded in overnight attacks Authorities also reported heavy strikes in the province, where Iran’s Health…
