War is often described with big words like honour and victory. But when you strip all that away, the core idea is much simpler.Today’s quote of the day, “War: An act of violence whose object is to constrain the enemy, to accomplish our will,” is attributed to George Washington. As a military leader, he saw…
NEW DELHI: The central government issued clarification on jet fuel price hike as it capped the increase in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines to 25% on Wednesday. Citing tensions in the Middle East and closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered by US-Israeli strike on Iran, the Centre called it “only a…
Actor Shaam revealed Thalapathy Vijay’s motivation for quitting films to pursue politics, stating Vijay believes in full commitment to any endeavor. Shaam also lauded Vijay’s upcoming film ‘Jana Nayagan’ as a historic project, predicting its massive success. He further discussed his own career choices and admiration for directors like Durai Senthilkumar. Thalapathy Vijay‘s decision to…
Since the onset of the geopolitical tensions, the currency has declined by roughly 4%. (AI image) Will the US-Iran war lead to the rupee hitting the 100 per dollar mark? Experts are of the view that a prolonged Middle East conflict may lead to the rupee depreciating even more with policy measures unlikely to offer…
Strait of Hormuz (AP photo) Will the UAE enter the Iran war and side with the US against Tehran? After being struck multiple times over the past month and with Iran tightening its grip on the crucial oil chokepoint – the Strait of Hormuz — Abu Dhabi has enough reasons to make an entry in…
India, unbeaten throughout the tournament, suffered a six-wicket loss to a dominant Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup final . (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: It has been more than two years since Australia lifted the coveted ICC ODI World Cup in 2023, handing hosts India a heartbreaking defeat. The loss shattered billions of…
European Union energy commissioner Dan Jorgensen warned that amid the ongoing Iran war, oil and gas prices in Europe are unlikely to return to normal levels anytime soon, even if peace were declared tomorrow.Skyrocketing energy costs have pushed gas prices up by about 70% and oil prices by 60% in Europe since the conflict began.“What…
Taylor Swift has released a heartfelt music video for her song ‘Elizabeth Taylor’, honouring the legendary Hollywood icon. The visual montage features iconic moments from the actress’s illustrious career and personal life, deeply resonating with fans. This tribute, from Swift’s album ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’, is now available on Spotify and Apple, with a…
Shreyas Iyer (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings may have opened their Indian Premier League 2026 campaign with a thrilling win, but skipper Shreyas Iyer found himself in trouble with the league for a slow over-rate during the match against Gujarat Titans in New Chandigarh on Tuesday.PBKS edged GT by three wickets in a…
Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor has officially kicked off his promotion spree for director Nitesh Tiwari‘s epic ‘Ramayana‘. After debuting the first glimpse footage titled ‘Rama’ at a special screening in Los Angeles, the actor and his director, along with producer Namit Malhotra, headed over to New York on Tuesday, where they screened the film for…