An Anduril Barracuda cruise missile flies towards a target. (Image credit: Anduril Industries) The prolonged conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia have demonstrated the importance of both precision weapons and more importantly the ability to deploy them at scale. Precision firepower is supplanting the massed firepower of yesteryears. Today’s shock and awe is not the…
‘Darling, leaked papers for you’: What Lucknow teacher told female student; viral audio sparks row LUCKNOW: “Darling, I have retrieved two papers for you. When will you come meet me?” an assistant professor from the zoology department of Lucknow University is allegedly heard telling a female student in a viral audio clip that has triggered…
Sunil Gavaskar questions IPL 2026 final scheduling. NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the scheduling of the IPL 2026 final, saying the summit clash could have been postponed by a day to ensure a fairer contest after Gujarat Titans were hit by travel disruptions and an exhausting playoff schedule.Gujarat Titans entered Sunday’s…
The 3,600-square-foot home was built at the cost of $410,000. (Allison Brown’s photo) Many people dream of building their own home, but rising construction costs often make that difficult. For Allison Brown and her husband, the journey began with a much smaller home that helped them save for the future.In 2019, the couple bought a…
The Iran war is affecting money flows from overseas Indians, with NRIs withdrawing nearly $2 billion more than they deposited in Indian bank accounts in March, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The total value of NRI deposits with Indian banks fell to $165.65 billion at the end of March from $167.58 billion…
Egyptian proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) Not every proverb delivers its lesson gently.Some use images so unusual that they stay in the mind long after the words have been read. This Egyptian proverb is a good example.“He who loves you will swallow pebbles for you; he who hates you will wish…
Odia cuisine is receiving increasing attention in recent food discussions across India. It is being mentioned alongside some of the country’s most widely recognised regional cuisines. The interest has grown after industrialist Harsh Goenka highlighted Odia food in a social media post. Earlier, chefs such as Vikas Khanna and Ranveer Brar had also spoken about…
This colourful drink has become a favourite among beauty enthusiasts, and for good reason. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, while beetroot contains antioxidants, folate and vitamin C. Carotenoids have been studied for their role in improving skin health and reducing redness caused by sun exposure. They also help protect the skin against oxidative stress. Instead…
Taking cognisance of the Malviya Nagar restaurant fire in Delhi, which claimed 21 lives, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday ordered special security inspection of hotels and commercial establishments in the state.The Chief Minister directed officials from all development authorities, police departments, Public Works Department (PWD), and fire departments, along with several other…
Accused Chaudhary pushed realtor off cliff at Lohagad Fort after signal from girlfriend: Police PUNE: Accused Chetan Chaudhary fatally pushed real estate firm director Ketan Agarwal off a cliff at Lohagad Fort on June 18, allegedly acting on a plan hatched with Agarwal’s fiancée, Siya Goyal, the Pune Rural police said on Wednesday, a day…