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US must prepare for a long battle with Houthi rebels. Remember Iraq-Iran Tanker War in 1980s?

Praveen SwamiLike a sea predator from medieval tales, the Sablan would emerge from the darkness, cutting off the bows of merchant ships...

As Gaza war rages on, Machiavelli would’ve warned Netanyahu. Enemies can learn from warfare

PRAVEEN SWAMIEvery man, but one, was put to the sword. “The most atrocious sort of cruelty occurred,” recorded the chronicler Bernardo Rucellai:...

Shadow of Cross-Border Terrorism

The recent martyrdom of five valiant army personnel in a terrorist attack in the Poonch district is not just a tragic loss...

A Milestone in Indian Legislative History

The Indian Parliament's recent move to replace longstanding colonial-era criminal laws marks a historic juncture in the nation's legislative evolution. With the...

Pakistan, Bangladesh in poll mode

G ParthasarathyTHREE major countries in South Asia will go to the polls next year — Bangladesh in January, Pakistan in February and...

A step towards a drug-free society

Pachu MenonLast week, Goa’s Anti-Narcotic Cell laid claims to the year’s largest drug haul, netting a huge quantum valued at over Rs...

Paying the price of perception

HOVIG TCHALIANWhen a rare bottle of Scotch whisky sold for US$2.7 million in November 2023, I was stunned, but I wasn’t surprised....

COVID Alert: A Call for Vigilance

In a commendable act of foresight and preparedness, Jammu has initiated a robust response to the Union Health Ministry's latest alert on...