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Many religions require celibacy, causing conflict between practitioners' desires and their commitments. This struggle can lead to psychological issues for some individuals striving for spiritual goals. Tantra provides an alternative approach by viewing sexual energy as sacred and life-creating. Techniques in tantra help individuals transmute this energy for personal growth and spiritual rejuvenation. The concept of urdhavaretas symbolizes the redirection of energy for enhanced vitality and development.
US bombs Iranian ports and cities; Tehran retaliates with attacks on US sites in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan
US and Iranian forces exchanged strikes for the tenth consecutive night. Iran-aligned Houthis threatened a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, impacting global energy supplies. Iran targeted US sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, while a tanker was struck. Diplomatic efforts are underway to de-escalate the conflict and restore a ceasefire. The war has resulted in thousands of casualties, mostly in Iran and Lebanon.
Expansion of US strikes on Iran leads to more retaliation across the Gulf
The United States launched another round of airstrikes on Iran after a US service member was killed in Iraq, while Iran retaliated with attacks on US allies Kuwait and Bahrain, home to the US Navy’s 5th Fleet. The escalation has raised fears of a wider regional war and disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy supplies.
US strikes Iran for ninth day; Iran says two oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz exploded and immobilised
United States forces conducted strikes against Iran for a ninth consecutive day. Iran reported explosions on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated continued targeting of Iran for attacking commercial shipping. Iran announced strikes against US bases in Syria and aircraft in Jordan. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties and disrupted energy supplies.
US strikes Iran again as Tehran warns of 'existential war' with America
The United States struck Iran's coastal defenses and missile sites on Wednesday. This action followed the reimposition of a naval blockade on Iranian ports. Iran threatened further regional energy export disruptions, calling it an existential war. Military operations are preventing ships from transiting the vital Strait of Hormuz. Analysts suggest a full-scale war is less likely despite intensified hostilities.
Iran's IRGC attacks on US military assets in Bahrain, Kuwait in 'Operation Nasr 2'
Iran's Revolutionary Guard targeted US military assets in Bahrain and Kuwait. These strikes were a direct response to earlier American attacks on Iranian positions. The operation involved simultaneous missile and drone attacks on military facilities. Iran warned of further retaliation if US actions continue in the region. The exchanges highlight a significant escalation of conflict in West Asia.
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Iran claims drone strikes targeted Al-Azraq base in Jordan during 'Operation Lightning'
Iran's army has claimed that it carried out drone strikes on the Al-Azraq military base in Jordan, targeting facilities including F-18 fighter jet locations, accommodation buildings and an equipment shed as part of the seventh phase of 'Operation Lightning', according to an official statement carried by Iran's state-run IRIB.
US official says 'technical talks' continue with Iran, no new strikes in past hours
United States officials stated no fresh strikes occurred while diplomatic talks continue. Iran launched attacks on US military sites in Gulf states on Thursday. These strikes were retaliation for earlier US attacks on Iranian military infrastructure. The recent exchanges further strained a fragile three-week-old ceasefire. Both sides stressed the need to prevent further military escalation and revive diplomacy.
US releases footage of strikes on 90 Iranian military targets; Tehran warns of retaliation
The United States conducted extensive precision strikes against Iranian military targets. These attacks targeted air defense systems and command networks deep inside Iran. This action followed an initial wave of strikes responding to maritime attacks. Iran issued stern warnings of severe retaliation for further American military actions. International bodies urged restraint to prevent a wider regional conflict.
Iran: Gulf on the boil again as new US strikes mark fresh escalation; fear rises of a return to war
US forces have launched fresh strikes against Iran following an attack on three cargo vessels in the vital Strait of Hormuz. Trump has declared the temporary truce with Iran 'over'. Reports of explosions and power outages have come from Iran's southern coastline, heightening fears of a return to military tensions in the region.
Trump says Iran war may not return & oil has little to fear
US President Trump stated he does not anticipate renewed conflict with Iran. He warned that any future attacks would face a much stronger response. The United States conducted strikes against Iran after ship attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. These actions have heightened concerns about broader regional confrontation. Trump expressed confidence that any disruption would ultimately ensure oil security.
Trump invokes 'retribution' to justify US strikes on Iran; warns Tehran 'much worse' yet to come
President Trump defended recent US military strikes against Iran. These actions were a direct response to Iran's reported bombing of commercial ships. He warned Tehran of significantly harsher consequences for any future attacks. The strikes mark a sharp escalation in the conflict near the Strait of Hormuz. This follows indications that diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran have collapsed.
Missile alerts sound in Bahrain and Qatar after US launches new round of airstrikes against Iran
United States forces conducted new airstrikes targeting Iran early Thursday. Missile alerts sounded in Bahrain and Qatar following the American military action. Iran had launched attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait earlier in response. These exchanges have raised fears of a renewed conflict in the region. Negotiations for a permanent peace deal continue amid escalating tensions.
Did Iran smuggle aircrafts out of Lithuania? Why is this a cause for concern?
It has been reported that two aircrafts from Lithuania were effectively captured by Iran. The two aircrafts were captured after entering the Iranian airspace. It switched off its transponders and went off the radar by charting a different route after entering the country’s airspace.
Iran's navy adds sophisticated cruise missiles 'Talaeieh and Nasir' to its armoury
Iran's navy on Sunday added domestically produced sophisticated cruise missiles to its arsenal, state TV reported. The TV said both Talaeieh and Nasir cruise missiles have arrived at a naval base near the Indian Ocean in the southern Iranian port of Konarak, some 1,400 kilometers (850 miles) southeast of the capital, Tehran.
Iran missile hit on own ship in exercise kills 19, wounds 15
The Konarak, a Hendijan-class support ship, which was taking part in the exercise, was too close to a target during an exercise on Sunday when the incident happened, the reports said. The vessel had been putting targets out for other ships to target. The media said the missile struck the vessel accidentally.
Music e-learning hits the right note in Bengaluru; Shankar Mahadevan, others use tech to teach tunes
Leading musicians are using tech to encourage e-learning in the cyber hub.
Now, crowd-funding comes to live music gigs
What is disheartening to most artistes, especially upcoming ones, is that the attention of the audience is shared between food, conversation
Who other than the Mahatma can adorn our rupee notes and why?
Given RBI's lack of control & the way politicians call the shots, it is no surprise that there is no design-driven agenda.
Gonu leaves 15 dead; 9 Indians go missing
Fifteen people, including one Indian, were killed and scores were injured, some of them seriously, when a cyclone packed with windspeed of 170 kmph pounded the gulf region causing widespread devastation in Oman and neighbouring Iran.
Impatiently patient to churn consensus
Now that Jaswant Singh is firmly in the saddle, and has taken as well as initiated several measures, he was meeting the press. There's been no slack in reforms, he says, just the customary tugs and pulls of a functional democracy. In the course of a free-wheeling interview with The Economic Times, Mr Jaswant Singh goes through the gamut of issues — the Kelkar report, privatisation, compulsions of coalition politics, Lakshmi's dislike of daridrya and so on.
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