Author: Swati Pandey

US officials, however, do not currently have any further information about what transpired between the respective claims of the two parties. Accordingly, both the Iranian and US governments continue to attribute the loss of an F-15E to different sources as if they were entirely separate events – thus contributing to the confusion regarding both F-15E and F-35 aircraft in the Middle East. If you consider how the incident might affect future relations between the United States and Iran, one possibility is that this incident represents another missed opportunity for potential cooperation that may help stabilize the region and reduce tension. That…

The recent powerful earthquake that hit parts of Afghanistan has sent tremors throughout northern India, including Delhi NCR, resulting in panic among residents who fled high rises and tall buildings during the aftershocks. There are initial estimates of around eight fatalities in Afghanistan and lots of injured people, with some infrastructure damage reported too. Also, there have been reports of substantial tremors felt throughout Northern India, with many residents running out of buildings (especially high-rise buildings). The Death Toll and Damage From the Earthquake in Afghanistan The earthquake had its deadliest impacts in Afghanistan’s less stable regions. Many parts of…

The fog in Shillong does not just roll around the hills aimlessly, it has a hidden beat. Another anticipation overtakes the madly bustling lanes of Police Bazar to the peaceful rural expanses of Meghalaya as the clock approaches 3:30 PM. It is not a holiday or a newsgathering; but a break in the action of Teer-a blend of sport and figures and strongly held faith. It may sound like a mere gambling game to a stranger. To natives it is an intriguing composite of competence, instinct, and culture. The Hackers of the Game Teer, of which the meaning can also…

The recent statement by Bollywood actress, Sonali Bendre, and her producer husband, Goldie Behl, has sparked controversy regarding allegations made by a farmer residing in Pune, Maharashtra. The case has been taken to court to settle the legal disagreement regarding a piece of property located in Pune that has allegedly been illegally obtained by the couple. India – Farmer Asks Court To Stop Sonali Bendre’s Alleged Land Grab A Pune area farmer, Chandrakant Shinde, filed a case with the civil court in Vadgaon, Maval district of Pune to seek legal recourse against the couple for their alleged illegal acquisition of…

There has been significant change as Deputy Leader (Deputy Performance Leader) Raghav Chadha has been removed from his deputy position within the Aam Aadmi Party Parliament. This has generated extensive debate about what it means to be an AAP member, as well as about AAP as a national political party. A Sudden Leadership Shake-Up in Parliament Through Parliament, AAP communicated to all Members that Raghav’s position was being filled by someone else and that he would no longer serve as Deputy Leader. There was originally no official reason given for this action; sources from within AAP suggest that this action…

In a significant escalation of the continuing conflict between Israel and the United States and Iran, the United States and Israel have carried out airstrikes against the Bridge B1 in Iran; the Bridge B1 is claimed as the tallest bridge in the Middle East, located at Karaj, approximately 40 km’s west of Tehran, and was a major infrastructure project in effort to connect Iran’s capital of Tehran to the major western transport corridors. Strategic Infrastructure Targeted The Bridge B1, standing at approximately 136 metres high, was seen as a significant engineering accomplishment, as well as a reflection of Iran’s ability…

This was during his trip to Assam state in the far north-east of India, where he was photographed picking tea in an extensive tea garden, which has gone viral on the social media networks. This video has been widely shared showing the Prime Minister in direct contact with one of the oldest and most significant industries in the area. Assam’s tea is famous for its high quality and has an important role in agriculture and culture throughout India. A Symbolic Visit to the Tea Gardens Ofcourse, this activity has got a symbolic demonstration alongside an emotional impact on the people…

Wellness advocate and actress Lisa Ray has always emphasized how midlife should not be viewed as a time for downward trends in progress or success, but instead can be viewed as an opportunity for revitalization. During this stage of life between the ages of 40-60, many individuals become more concerned than ever about their overall physical, emotional and mental health.  Rather than fight the inevitability of change, midlife will often serve as a benchmark for evaluation of all behavioural, priority-based or goal-oriented choices to date. As people grow into their experience levels and develop a certain degree of maturity during…

The NDA has brought a new political issue to the fore with reports that it is exploring the option of renaming Tamil Nadu (the southern state) as “Dakshina Pradesh”. This proposal has not yet reached the proposal stage, but it is already getting strong reactions from all parties (political), all cultures (linguistically), and civil society (in every way). Historically, Tamil Nadu was named Madras State, until it was officially changed to Tamil Nadu in 1969. The name Tamil Nadu means “Land of the Tamils”, and changing this name would be an affront to the Tamil people as it is linked…

Researchers are reporting promising findings from the treatment of brain cancer using a novel experimental form of CAR-T therapy that led to a marked decrease in the size of the tumour within 5 days of delivery. This represents a significant advance in treating aggressive types of cancer such as glioblastoma, which is one of the most difficult types of brain cancer to treat because there are currently few options for treatment available. This type of therapy is still in research but uses the patient’s own immune system and engineered T cells to specifically target and kill cancer cells, thus giving…