V. Chandra Shekar

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Andrew Flintoff, the former England cricket captain, has opened up about the profound impact of his near-fatal car crash during Top Gear filming in 2022. He candidly admits that he felt it would have been "much easier" if he had died, revealing the depth of his despair following the incident. Flintoff retired from cricket in 2010 at the age of 31, having represented England in 79 Test matches between 1998 and 2009.

Shital Kalathiya, wife of slain Surat banker Shailesh Kalathiya, has demanded justice following the Pahalgam terror attack. At her husband's funeral, attended by ministers and a large crowd, she criticized the security arrangements in Jammu and Kashmir. She alleged security forces failed to protect citizens and questioned why VIPs receive preferential treatment while her husband lacked essential security.

The Pahalgam attack that left 28 dead was no ordinary act of terror. Carried out with communal intent and strategic timing, it sought to provoke and divide. India must respond not with hate, but with clarity, unity — and justice

Microsoft is implementing a new performance strategy, offering underperforming employees a severance package of 16 weeks' pay to voluntarily leave instead of entering a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). Employees have five days to decide, and those choosing the PIP forfeit the payout.

Donald Trump criticized Vladimir Putin following a massive Russian strike on Ukraine that resulted in casualties and significant damage. Trump urged Putin to stop the attacks, citing heavy troop losses and advocating for a peace deal. The strikes targeted Ukraine's aviation, aerospace, and defense industries, prompting President Zelenskyy to condemn Russia's actions and appeal for international awareness and accountability.