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,…
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…
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif (File photo) Cash-strapped Pakistan is set to receive $5 billion in financial support from Saudi Arabia and Qatar, giving it relief as pressure builds on its external position, a media report said on Sunday.The expected inflows come at a crucial time, as Islamabad prepares to repay $3.5 billion to the…
Asha Bhosle passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 92 in Mumbai. The legendary singer has left the industry and music lovers in a state of grief. Her last public appearance was at Sachin Tendulkar‘s son Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding on March 5, 2026. She looked stunning in a white saree as she arrived…
Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The decibel levels at the Wankhede Stadium soared the moment Virat Kohli walked out to bat for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. With helmet on and bat in hand, Kohli paused to kiss the boundary rope before stepping onto the field, sending the crowd into a frenzy.Put in to bat…
NEW DELHI: An Indian Army contingent on Sunday departed for the 7th edition of the India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise, “DUSTLIK”, scheduled to be held from April 12 to 25, at the Gurumsaray Field Training Area in Namangan, Uzbekistan.Exercise DUSTLIK is an annual event conducted alternately in India and Uzbekistan. The previous edition was held in…
Celebrate Baisakhi 2026 with heartfelt wishes and messages. This article offers 50 diverse options, from simple greetings to reflective quotes, perfect for sharing with loved ones. It emphasizes the festival’s significance for the Sikh community and its broader appeal for fresh starts and genuine happiness. There is something about Baisakhi that just hits differently. Maybe…
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…
Putin and Pezeshkian (File photos) Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday that he was ready to help mediate efforts to bring peace in the Middle East, the Kremlin said.“Vladimir Putin emphasised his readiness to further facilitate the search for a political and diplomatic settlement to the conflict, and to mediate…
In what now feels like a message left behind for the ages, Asha Bhosle once told Bombay Times, “Since my name is Asha, I would like to conclude by saying I am not done yet.” Those words, spoken with characteristic quiet confidence by a woman who had already spent eight decades reshaping Indian music, carry…