Xi's Tibet Trip And A Troubling Message Amid Border Row With India
- Xi Jinping pledged to bolster construction along Tibet's Himalayan front
- Message especially troubling for India: British academic Barnett said
- Xi Jinping visited Tibet's regional capital Lhasa on Thursday
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Iran Unable To Reopen Hormuz As It Lost Track Of Mines Planted To Block Route
- Iran cannot fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz due to unlocated mines it laid in the waterway
- The mines were placed "haphazardly", with some allowed to drift, complicating their recovery
- Iran warned ships could hit sea mines but allowed passage for vessels paying a toll
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The BJP's Push For Uniform Civil Code Over The Years
- BJP promises Uniform Civil Code implementation in West Bengal if voted to power
- Uttarakhand first state to implement UCC, followed by Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh plans
- BJP faced coalition challenges on UCC, leading to state-level strategic approach
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Behind Islamabad Talks: Why JD Vance Was Chosen To Negotiate With Iran
- Vice President JD Vance leads historic US-Iran talks amid ongoing war tensions
- Vance is seen by Iran as an anti-war figure suitable for delicate negotiations
- He meets Iran's top leaders today in the highest US-Iran face-to-face talks since 1979
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French Government Ditching Windows For Linux To Reduce Dependency On US Tech
- France will replace Windows with Linux on government computers to boost digital sovereignty
- The shift starts with the Interministerial Directorate for Digital Affairs (DINUM) and other agencies
- Each ministry must create a plan by fall to reduce reliance on non-European digital suppliers
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What Pregnant Women Should Eat To Improve Maternal And Foetal Health
- Pregnant women should eat varied fruits and vegetables daily for vitamins and fibre
- Include whole grains in meals to provide energy, B-vitamins, iron, and reduce constipation
- Consume high-quality proteins like eggs, fish, lentils, and nuts for baby's growth and repair
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Yuvraj Singh Ditched Porsche For BMW M5 On Lalit Modi's 6 Sixes Promise
- Yuvraj Singh hit six sixes off Stuart Broad in the 2007 T20 World Cup in Durban
- Lalit Modi promised a Porsche 911 to any Indian hitting six sixes in the tournament
- Yuvraj asked Modi for the Porsche but eventually chose a BMW M5 instead
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KKR Told To Give Gautam Gambhir 'Stock Options' To 'Lure' Him Back
- Lalit Modi supports bringing Gautam Gambhir back to Kolkata Knight Riders in a long-term role
- Modi suggests incentivising Gambhir with equity options similar to Shane Warne's Rajasthan Royals deal
- Gambhir led KKR to IPL titles in 2012 and 2014 and was part of the 2024 title-winning setup as mentor
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Old Manali vs New Manali, Which Place Better Suits Your Travel Plans?
- Old Manali offers a calm charm unlike the busier New Manali.
- Old manli is ideal for travellers who enjoy solitude, morning walks, and soaking in scenic surroundings.
- New Manali also offers scenic mountain views, but the experience is more urban.
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