Flight Lieutenant Alfred Cooke bravely engaged four Pakistani Sabres over Kalaikunda airbase. His outnumbered Hunter fought a chaotic, low-level dogfight with the enemy aircraft. Cooke’s gun camera film showed him hitting three of the four attacking Sabres. One Sabre was destroyed, and two others were damaged during the intense aerial combat. Despite the attack, Kalaikunda
In an escalating response, Iran intends to unveil an exclusion zone encompassing the Strait of Hormuz shortly. This initiative targets vessels that Iran perceives as threats, particularly following US airstrikes on its oil tankers and missile tests. Tehran demands firmer guarantees from Washington before entering fresh diplomatic talks, highlighting the Strait of Hormuz’s significance as
Sharran Srivatsaa arrived in America as a freshman working as a janitor. He overcame his accent and financial struggles through self-education and hard work. Srivatsaa later joined Goldman Sachs and built two billion-dollar companies. He then became CEO of Acquisition.com in 2026. His story shows a remarkable career transformation from humble beginnings.
AB de Villiers, the former captain of South Africa, has expressed concerns about the character and determination of Pakistan’s cricket players. He firmly believes that a lack of fight and hard work is hindering their success. Additionally, he pointed out the instability within the Pakistan Cricket Board due to constant changes in leadership, which he
Former Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan expressed concerns over Pakistan’s new defense agreements. He warned these pacts might foster overconfidence and lead to miscalculations by Islamabad. Chauhan also highlighted the enduring threat of terrorism and proxy war from Pakistan. The security challenge posed by China is described as more long-term and comprehensive. India must
A 25-year-old married woman was allegedly murdered in Guwahati’s Basisthapur area. Her severed head was discovered packed in a polythene bag inside a refrigerator. Investigators identified her husband, Ramanujan Goswami, as the prime accused in this brutal killing. He surrendered to the police and confessed to committing the heinous crime. Preliminary investigations suggest the crime
Benjamin Choi developed an accessible prosthetic arm during the pandemic. This device interprets brain waves and head gestures for control. His invention significantly reduces the cost of advanced prosthetic limbs. Choi’s work earned him recognition and funding for further research. He continues to advance machine learning applications in his career.
The late-night sessions at the US Open are under the microscope due to their tendency to run past 2 am, raising concerns about player recovery and match scheduling. Former champions have voiced their worries about the long-term viability of such schedules, especially when other major tournaments enforce curfews. This year, it seems the famous US
The Chess Olympiad’s historic US-Russia rivalry takes a striking turn in Samarkand. The United States arrives with a star-studded team, with Levon Aronian seeking a record fourth gold medal. Russia, meanwhile, remains barred from competing following its federation’s suspension amid the Ukraine dispute. Ian Nepomniachtchi reflects on Russia’s absence, highlighting how politics has reshaped one
