Seneca (Image: Wikipedia) Seneca spent years standing close to one of the most dangerous men in history. As tutor and advisor to the Roman emperor Nero, he watched up close what happens when a powerful person lets anger off its leash. Executions on a whim. Friends turned to enemies overnight. A whole court walking on…
India’s Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra’s long-awaited return to competition ended with a fourth-place finish at the Doha Diamond League 2026 on Friday, as Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage continued his remarkable rise by claiming victory in a high-quality field. Making his first appearance in nearly eight months after recovering from…
Exploring the enduring wisdom behind a saying about hypocrisy, hardship and human understanding “È facile predicare il digiuno a pancia piena.”Translated into English, the proverb means: “It is easy to preach fasting with a full belly.”At first glance, the saying appears to be about food. Look closer and it reveals a timeless observation about human…
New Zealand’s Henry Nicholls (AP photo) Henry Nicholls made an instant impact on his return to New Zealand colours, stepping in for the retired Kane Williamson and delivering a composed unbeaten century to push his side into a dominant position against England on day three of the Test at The Oval. By stumps on Friday,…
Indian captain of a sanctioned Russian oil tanker was arrested in the UK LONDON/DEHRADUN: The Indian captain of a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker intercepted by British armed forces while crossing the English Channel en route from Russia to India has been arrested in the UK and appeared in court charged with breaching sanctions,…
Indian army in Jammu and Kashmir JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Police Friday claimed to have busted a terror support network in Kishtwar district with the arrest of two overground workers, including a govt employee.Kishtwar SSP Naresh Singh said the duo — forest department staffer Tariq Ahmed Ginoo and Mohammad Iqbal, both residents of Tander —…
Pakistani national detained after crossing the LoC in J&K’s Kupwara district last week has been repatriated SRINAGAR: A Pakistani national detained after crossing the LoC in J&K’s Kupwara district last week has been repatriated, with the handover formalities marked by handshakes between the two armies.Asad Khan’s handover took place Thursday at Aman Setu peace bridge…
NEW DELHI: The defence ministry on Friday signed a contract with India’s defence major Bharat Forge for the acquisition of 12 sets of 1.25 MW marine gas turbine generators with minimum 60% indigenous content for the Indian Navy at a total cost of around Rs 425 crore.The generator serves as a backbone of modern Naval…
Japanese proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) We have all done it. Someone explains something, you do not quite follow, and you nod anyway. The moment to ask comes and goes, because asking would mean admitting you did not understand, and that feels embarrassing. So you stay quiet. The trouble is that…
PM Modi to preside over ceremony to commission 2 warships NEW DELHI: In a big boost to India’s naval fleet strength, the Indian Navy is scheduled to commission three indigenously-built frontline platforms – advanced stealth frigate Dunagiri, survey vessel (large) Sanshodhak, and anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW-SWC) Agray – in Kolkata on Sunday. The…