India-China ties have thawed since the border skirmish in 2020. Former foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale argues that China waits for a strategic opening, acts pre-emptively and then builds a narrative of self-defence.His new book, âChinaâs Wars: The Politics and Diplomacy Behind its Military Coercionâ, examines past conflicts and Chinaâs recent grey-zone tactics.In an interview with…
Aries Today, disputes with your siblings are likely to be resolved, strengthening your relationship with them. Your energy levels will remain high, helping you complete difficult projects with ease. A work-related trip may help expand your professional network. You may also help someone in need, which will enhance your prestige. You may meet an influential…
Actress Khushi Kapoor, daughter of producer Boney Kapoor, has added a new residential property to her name in Mumbai’s upscale Bandra West locality. According to property registration documents, the young actress purchased the flat for Rs 63 lakh. Khushi Kapoor invests in Bandra West property Property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix confirm Kapoor as…
Gukesh Dommaraju and Javokhir Sindarov (PTI/IANS Photos) Javokhir Sindarov knows the biggest challenge of his young career awaits later this year when he takes on defending champion D Gukesh for the world crown. But the Uzbek prodigy is refusing to let the much-anticipated showdown dominate his thoughts just yet.Sindarov will face fellow 20-year-old Gukesh in…
India’s shift towards electric mobility and tech-intensive vehicles is exposing a capability gap CHENNAI: India’s shift towards electric mobility and tech-intensive vehicles is exposing a capability gap among auto component manufacturers, particularly MSMEs, even as imports of batteries, power electronics, embedded software and advanced electronics rise.Domestic OEM sourcing of auto components grew 16% to Rs…
Conference room of Namakkal Kavignar Maligai where the new sea-view office is set to come CHENNAI: Chennai-based Raasi Builders has emerged as the lowest bidder in all three tenders floated by the public works department for renovating chief minister C Joseph Vijayâs sea-facing office at Namakkal Kavignar Maligai. Four contractors, including Raasi Builders, took part…
General:Steady effort pays nicely today. Saturn helps you stay disciplined. The Moon provides enough emotional comfort to make your day feel more light than normal. You’ll be able to move with focus without panicking and that can help in nearly every aspect. There is a quietly successful tone around you.You can also participate in a…
Alia Bhatt worked till the last stage of pregnancy and resumed work after Raha’s birth, recalls celebrity photographer: âThere were no excuses or breaksâ Mumbai-based celebrity and fashion photographer Rahul Jhangiani has opened up about his memorable collaborations with Alia Bhatt, recalling the advertising campaign that became a major turning point in his career and…
Iceland Cricket has taken a cheeky swipe at Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, using an imaginary cricketing challenge to mock the board’s recent selection decisions and the growing criticism surrounding its administration.The Iceland Cricket account, known for its humorous and often sarcastic posts on X, took aim at Naqvi amid a turbulent period…
PM Modi and Belgian PM Bart De Wever during their bilateral meeting in New Delhi NEW DELHI: Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said Europe had undergone a ârude awakeningâ over the risks of trade dependencies, acknowledging that India had warned European countries about the issue earlier but that the warning was not heeded.Speaking about…