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President Donald Trump recently said ‘defence is too defensive’ as the US wants ‘to be offensive too’.Published On 5 Sep 20255 Sep 2025United States President Donald Trump is due to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War in a bid to rebrand the government agency with a more forceful image.The name change is expected to be implemented in an executive order on Friday, according to The Associated Press news agency, quoting White House officials familiar with the rebranding effort.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe “Department of War” will become the secondary name for the Department…

Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin could be the first high-profile Indian cricketer to play in the Big Bash League (BBL) after being approached by the Australian board, according to a media report | Photo Credit: The Hindu Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin could be the first high-profile Indian cricketer to play in the Big Bash League (BBL) after being approached by the Australian board, according to a media report on Friday (September 5, 2025).Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg is in talks with the spinner, who ended his Indian Premier League (IPL) career last month, over a possible stint Down Under this season, according to…

Motorola launches Moto Book 60 Pro running Intel Core Ultra processors in India | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Motorola on Friday (September 5, 2025) launched the new Moto Book 60 Pro in India running Intel Core Ultra 7 and 5 H-series processors. The new laptop also brings AI features and bears MIL-STD-810H standards for durability. The Moto Book 60 Pro has a 14 inch 2.8K OLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 1,100 nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 colour accuracy. It claims a weight of 1.39 kg. The Moto Book 60 Pro ships with a 60Wh battery and a 65W…

If you’ve ever daydreamed about the best places to retire in the US, you’re in good company. If you’re like most people, career demands dictate where you plant your roots for most of your life—then, once retirement rolls around and you no longer have to worry about a daily commute or company requirements, the possibilities are suddenly endless. Now it’s time to choose your next address, but where to start?The decision comes with a mix of excitement and questions: Do you want endless sunshine or snowy winters? Small-town charm or big city amenities? Stick close to family or retire abroad?…

How does a young journalist in Mumbai, who doesn’t really know how to cook but wonders if she could open a restaurant one day, end up chef-owner of a world-renowned establishment in a foreign country, winning two Michelin stars at the age of 36? PREMIUM (Photo via Lah) The story of Garima Arora is remarkable by any standards, not just because of what she has achieved but because of how singular her journey has been.After college, she began her career with The Indian Express and quickly realised, she says, that she wasn’t cut out for journalism. Her father, Anil Arora,…

Wildfires release a “witches’ brew” of pollutants that can wreck air quality even a continent away, posing risks for infrastructure, ecosystems and human health.Published On 5 Sep 20255 Sep 2025 Wildfires made significant contributions to air pollution last year, according to the United Nations’ weather and climate agency.In a report released on Friday, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said wildfires, likely to have been made more frequent by climate change, are releasing a “witches’ brew” of pollutants that can end up wrecking air quality a continent away.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listSuch blazes in the Amazon, Canada and…

India is witnessing a steady rise in common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly syphilis, while antimicrobial resistance (AMR), fragile drug supplies and gaps in testing and partner services threaten to outpace control efforts. Experts warn that this imbalance could hinder elimination goals and leave vulnerable populations at greater risk.Globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated about eight million new adult syphilis infections in 2022, including 1.1 million among pregnant women. These infections carry grave risks, contributing to stillbirths, neonatal deaths, prematurity and congenital syphilis. Newer data indicate a resurgence, with congenital syphilis rates, now reported at more than 500 cases…

On September 3, Anoushka Shankar, sitar player and daughter of legendary Indian sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar and half-sister of musician Norah Jones, took to Instagram to school trolls who body-shame her. Also read | Banita Sandhu says she was body shamed: ‘They said I was too skinny to be attractive’ Anoushka Shankar, sitar player and daughter of Ravi Shankar, took to Instagram to shut down sexist commenters who were body-shaming her. (Instagram/ Anoushka Shankar) Anoushka Shankar shut down sexist commenters on her social media posts and highlighted how people have told her to hide her body as she shared screenshots…

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide and the most common cancer diagnosed in American women, per the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Per the report, it is a leading cause of cancer death in less developed countries and the second leading cause of cancer death in American women. Meanwhile, as per the ICMR- National Cancer Registry Programme (NCRP) data, the estimated number of incidence of cancer cases in India for 2025 is 15,69,793. Limiting alcohol and processed foods and increasing daily movement is a great place to start if you want to lower breast cancer risk. (Freepik)…

According to Dr Saurabh Sethi, MD, MPH, and a gastroenterologist trained at Harvard and AIIMS universities, your lifestyle choices, including your diet, play a big role in reducing cancer risk. People who eat the most ultra-processed foods have a 20-30 percent higher cancer risk compared to those who eat the least. (Freepik) Also Read | Cardiologist explains why your heart attack risk doubles at night: ‘This is when blood vessels tighten, blood pressure…’ Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020, or nearly one in six deaths, per WHO. Over 35 million…