Will Wagner 'Coup' Trigger Putin's Nukes?

The coup attempt has weakened Putin's position and in desperation he may well sanction the use of nukes, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: Fighters of the Wagner private mercenary......

'Global catastrophe' if NATO clashes with Russian army, warns Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that any direct contact or direct clash of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) troops with the Russian army would lead to a 'global......

Putin not joking about nuclear attack, warns Biden

United States President Joe Biden spoke of nuclear 'Armageddon' in a warning about the escalation in Russia's war in Ukraine during a speech on Thursday. IMAGE: US President Joe Biden. Photograph:......

Time To Take Putin's Nuclear Threats Seriously!

The most likely scenario is that in order to stop Ukraine from retaking any Russian occupied territory, Russia may well use a small (1 to 2 kilo tonne) tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine, warns......

Why govt must not get carried away with get-rich-quick syndrome

In India we have to be careful not to copy any level of dependence on the financial sector and infatuation with the get-rich-quick syndrome, says Jaimini Bhagwati. IMAGE: A man transports used......

Why is a free market for gold risky and volatile?

The global financial crisis added to gold’s allure, owing initially to fear of a second Great Depression, notes Kenneth Rogoff In principle, holding gold is a form of insurance against war,......

Biggest worry for economy? Idea-less economists!

Armageddon. Annihilation. Extermination. No. These are not the names of Schwarzenegger movies. Rather they are the terms now used by economists, financial experts and policy analysts to describe,......

Barbie, Oppenheimer Lead Golden Globe Nominations

The nominations for the 81st Golden Globes are out, and Barbie and Succession lead the list. Barbie and Succession get nine noms, followed by Oppenheimer at eight. Killers of the Flower Moon and......

Aishwarya, Deepika, Sonam's ICONIC Cannes Moments

Over the years, a lot of B-town beauties have rocked the red carpet and made their presence felt at Cannes, strutting in one-of-a-kind designer couture pieces. So before the 76th Cannes Film......

Deepika's 10 BEST International Looks

From being a Bollywood A-lister to making her Hollywood debut in 2017 and walking the red carpet at several international events across the globe, Deepika Padukone has become an irresistable force......

Cannes: Deepika's BEST Look? VOTE!

For Deepika Padukone, Cannes was special this year; while she has walked the red carpet in the French city before, this time she attended the film festival as a jury member. Ms Padukone may have......

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses to Caruana

IMAGE: India's R Praggnanandhaa is now in 3rd spot. Photograph: FIDE/X Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa went down fighting against Fabiano Caruana of United States while world number one Magnus......

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses to Carlsen

IMAGE: Magnus Carlsen and R Praggnanandhaa in action during their match at the Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger, Norway, on Tuesday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Norway Chess/X Indian Grandmaster......

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses to Alireza; Carlsen in lead

IMAGE: Rameshbabu Pragganandhaa lost to Firouzja Alireza of France in the Armageddon tiebreaker in the Norway Chess tournament. Photograph: FIDE/Norway Chess/Stev Bonhage The brother-sister Indian......

Norway: Praggnanandhaa stuns Caruana, enters top 10

IMAGE: R Praggnanandhaa shocked world No. 2 Fabiano Caruana of the United States and moved into the top 10 of world rankings after the end of fifth round in the Norway Chess tournament in......

Vaishali extends lead in Norway Chess, Praggnanandhaa loses

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Norway Chess/X.com Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali continued her dream run to defeat veteran GM Pia Cramling of Sweden, while her brother R Praggnanandhaa went down......