‘The rules of the global game have changed for good. Donald Trump and his allies see it clearly. Democrats must now step up and confront reality, or risk losing ground for good.’ Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images There are few phrases as fundamental to US politics as foreign policy. It shapes the balance of power between branches of government. It … Read more
Fortinet, a US-based cybersecurity solutions provider, on thursday announced that it has been ranked number one vendor in ‘Network Security Appliances’ in India by a leading industry analyst firm. In a press statement, the company said that according to International Data Corporation’s (IDC) latest tracker on Worldwide quarterly security appliance, Fortinet emerged as the number … Read more
In 1959, accepting an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, the Jewish comedian Jack Benny said: “I don’t deserve this award, but then I have arthritis and I don’t deserve that either.” In doing this, he summed up the experience of living in Britain as a Jew in the latter half of 2018. … Read more
SINGAPORE: The Government does not plan to make smoking rooms compulsory in public places like sports complexes, office buildings and shopping malls, Senior Minister of State for Health Amy Khor said in Parliament on Tuesday (Feb 6). “With smoking already disallowed in most buildings with public access, the Government has no plans to mandate the … Read more
When ISIL retreats from an area in Iraq, they usually bomb anything that supports the local economy. Most of the time, that means they bomb oil fields and refineries. A burning oil field is a terrible thing. The fire typically takes months to put out. The thick black smoke blots out the sky and the … Read more
There’s a misconception that hi-tech homes can’t also be knock-your-socks-off beautiful. Speakers, televisions and the smart panels that control audio systems, heating and lighting are just eyesores that get in the way of a well-designed interior – aren’t they? If that visual clutter is catching your eye, you’re simply not doing it right. Interior designers, … Read more