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Vladimir Putin and the pariah problem

Beyond Ukraine, Russia is stepping up acts of sabotage across Europe and making ever-wilder nuclear threats towards the West.
Published on Oct 7, 2026 05:18 IST

China wants to get inside your head

A BrainCo technician has electrodes attached to his head for a demonstration at the exhibition of the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China, on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.
Published on Oct 7, 2026 05:13 IST

An out-of-sync waltz with US

To be sure, the relationship, and more importantly, dialogue is nowhere close to breaking down. Conversations and engagements continue at the level of technocrats, defence personnel and most importantly, the highest political leadership of both countries. (@PiyushGoyal X/ANI)
Published on Oct 7, 2026 24:50 IST

Jeffrey Archer: The final twist in the tale

Author Jeffrey Archer (15 April 1940-5 October 2026) (HT Archive)
Updated on Oct 6, 2026 11:43 IST

After Asiad, aim for Olympics glory

India must start by identifying the athletes who truly have a chance of winning medals. The number isn’t huge, but all chances have to be maximised. For example, the Asiad archery gold, beating Korea, indicates space to build momentum and a legacy. (Reuters)
Published on Oct 5, 2026 24:51 IST