Proxies’ usually apply to war or near war situations while ‘levers’ are really tools of diplomacy, coercion and negotiation which would be applicable in standoffs without wars actually being fought. They would be also applicable in situations where wars are underway, to limit, ignite or terminate them.Background‘Proxies and levers’ provide a novel theme to analyse,…
A delegation of senior Indian National Congress MLAs from Karnataka travelled to New Delhi on Sunday to press for a cabinet reshuffle, even as first-time legislators renewed their demand for representation in the ministry.First-time MLAs have sought the induction of at least five of their members, while senior legislators are expected to urge the party…
Virat Kohli and Babar Azam (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Phil Salt came out all guns blazing, dismantling the Mumbai Indians bowling attack to hand Royal Challengers Bengaluru a flying start at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.The duo stitched a commanding 120-run opening partnership, laying a strong foundation for RCB. Salt led…
Trigger warning: This article contains pictures that are sensitive and can be triggering, reader discretion is advised. Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed away on Sunday, April 12 at Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai. Her son Anand Bhosle told the media present outside the hospital, “Meri mataji Shrimati Asha Bhosle inka aaj nidhan ho chuka hai….
Gujarat Titans’ Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill (ANI Photo) Skipper Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler led from the front with fluent half-centuries as Gujarat Titans backed up a superb four-wicket burst from Prasidh Krishna to seal a convincing seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL clash in Lucknow on Sunday.Prasidh was the standout…
Days before West Bengal heads into assembly elections, Chandra Bose, grandnephew of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, on Sunday switched to the Trinamool Congress (TMC), accusing the BJP of straying from the ideals of the freedom fighter, PTI reported.The former BJP leader was inducted into the ruling party in the presence of state minister Bratya Basu…
Asha Bhosle passed away at the age of 92 in Mumbai on Sunday, April 12. She was admitted to Breach Candy hospital on Saturday night due to chest infection and respiratory issues. The legendary singer has been in the industry for over eight decades with an unparalleled legacy. While the industry and music lovers will…
Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill starred with a fluent half-century as Gujarat Titans registered a convincing seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Sunday.Chasing 165, Gujarat Titans rode on Gill’s composed 56 off 40 balls, while Jos Buttler provided the finishing flourish with…
NEW DELHI: A tech professional from Andhra Pradesh, working in the US, died in an accident at a waterfall in California while on a trip with friends, police said on Sunday. The deceased, Singireddy Sai Sriharikrishna, was from Piridi village in Vizianagaram district. “The techie died in an accident during a visit to a waterfall…
An American media figure has gone viral after making bold claims about US military strength during a briefing on tensions with Iran.Riley Podleski, an American journalist and conservative media personality, said this week that the US used “less than 10%” of its combat power in operations against Iran. Her remarks came in an official video…