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			<title>Pakistan, China or next battlefield? Why India is spending Rs 52,000 crore on the first 100 kilometres of war</title>
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			<title>Delhi Gymkhana Club NEW DELHI: The Delhi Gymkhana Club and its Staff Welfare Association have moved the Delhi high court against the government&#8217;s decision to initiate proceedings to evict them from the club&#8217;s premises at 2, Safdarjung Road in Lutyens&#8217; Delhi, a VIP zone.The matter is listed before Justice Avneesh Jhingan on July 6.The petitions come after the Centre, through the Estate Officer under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971, initiated eviction proceedings following the termination of the club&#8217;s perpetual lease, alleging that it had become an &#8220;unauthorised occupant.&#8221;The Estate Officer recently issued a show-cause notice asking the club to explain why an eviction order should not be passed against it. It has been directed to file its response by July 7 and appear before the Estate Officer the same day.According to the notice, issued through the Land &#038; Development Office (L&#038;DO), the club&#8217;s continued occupation of the 27.3-acre property after the lease was terminated amounts to &#8220;unauthorised occupation&#8221; under the Public Premises Act.The Centre has argued that President Droupadi Murmu exercised powers under Clause 4 of the perpetual lease deed, which allows the government to reclaim the land for a public purpose. It contends that once the lease was terminated, the club lost its legal right to remain in possession.In its plaint before the Estate Officer, the government has sought the club&#8217;s eviction, claiming the property is strategically located and required for defence infrastructure, public security, governance infrastructure and other public-interest projects.The Centre further stated that after terminating the lease through a notice dated May 22, it directed the Gymkhana Club to vacate the premises by June 5. It alleged that the club failed to do so, prompting the eviction proceedings.(With ANI inputs)Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.&#8221;Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosHAPS Explained: How India&#8217;s New High-Altitude Surveillance Aircraft Will Boost Defence CapabilitiesDelhi Court Reserves Order On Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam&#8217;s Fresh Bail Pleas In Riots CaseSTORY GOVT DEBUNKS E20 FUEL MYTHS 10-POINT CLARIFICATIONFresh Blow To Mamata Camp As Bengal Chief Quits During Intensifying TMC Power StrugglePM Modi Dedicates India&#8217;s 1st Greenfield Integrated Refinery-Cum-Petrochemical Complex at PachpadraRam Temple Tightens Donation Security As SIT Deepens Probe Into Alleged EmbezzlementPM Narendra Modi Opens Jodhpur&#8217;s New Airport Terminal, Launches Revamped UDAN SchemeLS Speaker Om Birla To Decide TMC And Sena Merger Claims Ahead Of Crucial Monsoon SessionBihar Restores Z-Category Security To Lalu Yadav And Rabri Devi Weeks After DowngradePunjab Congress Rift Deepens As Channi Camp Seeks Top Post, Randhawa-Shah Meeting Sparks Buzz123PhotostoriesHarvard gastroenterologist reveals 7 silent symptoms of pancreatic cancer everyone should knowWorld Biryani Day 2026: 12 iconic Biryanis from across India to celebrate with7 Birds that can remember human faces for years and surprise scientists with their intelligenceFrom Inland Taipan to killer bees: 5 small-sized beasts that can take a human life in minutesHow to know if you are being manipulated in a relationship: Psychologist shares 3 evident signs people often ignoreFrom America to India: The world&#8217;s most beautiful birds lost to extinction and those on the brink of disappearing foreverShopping for a Banarasi saree? 5 terms that will save you thousandsBetta Fish vs Guppies: Which one is better for beginners starting their first aquarium?5 natural alternatives to Finasteride that could help with hair growth&#8217;It honours the&#8230;&#8217;: CM Yogi Adityanath names this mango of UP as &#8216;Kakori Brand&#8217;123Hot PicksTrump tariffsLuka Modric Net WorthEPF Scheme 2026Amarnath Yatra 2026Income Tax Return FilingMumbai rainUS unemploymentMicrosoft layoffsIndia Japal TradeTop TrendingMumbai rainDelhi rainWeather tomorrowFIFA World Cup 2026GTA 6 Estimated SizeNew England PatriotsCandace OwensFIFA War DecisionCA Toppers ListAnitha Radhakrishnan</title>
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			<title>A person delays work while scrolling through a smartphone as unfinished tasks pile up, illustrating the habit of procrastination in today&#8217;s distraction-filled digital world. (AI-generated representative image) The timeless words of Sant Kabir remind us that delaying important work often costs more than we realise. His famous doha urges people to act without unnecessary postponement because tomorrow is never guaranteed. In an age of endless distractions, notifications and waiting for the &#8220;right time,&#8221; Kabir&#8217;s centuries-old wisdom feels more relevant than ever.&#8221;Kal kare so aaj kar, aaj kare so ab; pal mein pralay hoyegi, bahuri karega kab.&#8221;What does the proverb mean?Few sayings capture the danger of procrastination as powerfully as this famous doha by the 15th-century poet and saint Sant Kabir. Translated into English, it roughly means:&#8221;What you plan to do tomorrow, do today. What you plan to do today, do now. If the world were to end in the next moment, when would you find the time to do it?&#8221;The proverb is not simply about finishing work early. It is about recognising the uncertainty of life and understanding that opportunities, time and circumstances do not always wait for us.Kabir&#8217;s message is straightforward. Delaying action often creates problems that never existed in the first place. Every task postponed carries the risk of becoming more difficult, more stressful or even impossible to complete.The origin of the sayingThe proverb comes from the writings of Sant Kabir, one of India&#8217;s most influential mystic poets and social reformers. Living during the 15th century, Kabir&#8217;s verses challenged social divisions, religious orthodoxy and human complacency. His dohas continue to be taught in schools and quoted in everyday conversations across India because of their simplicity and universal wisdom.Unlike many philosophical teachings that require lengthy explanations, Kabir often conveyed profound ideas in just two lines. &#8220;Kal kare so aaj kar&#8221; remains one of his best-known verses because it addresses a habit nearly everyone struggles with: putting things off.More than advice about productivityAt first glance, the proverb may appear to be a lesson in time management. Its meaning, however, runs much deeper.Kabir is not asking people to rush through life or remain constantly busy. Instead, he questions the assumption that tomorrow will always offer another chance.Life is unpredictable. Illness, unexpected responsibilities, changing priorities or missed opportunities can alter carefully made plans within moments. The proverb reminds people that while they cannot control the future, they can control what they choose to do in the present.The saying is therefore less about speed and more about intention. It encourages decisive action instead of endless postponement.Why the proverb still matters todayProcrastination has taken new forms in the digital age.People delay replying to important emails while scrolling through social media. Students postpone studying because streaming platforms offer endless entertainment. Professionals wait for the &#8220;perfect moment&#8221; to launch a business, apply for a promotion or learn a new skill. Personal goals, from exercising to spending time with family, are often pushed to &#8220;next week.&#8221;Ironically, technology has made many tasks easier while making distractions far more powerful.Every notification competes for attention. Every new video promises &#8220;just five more minutes.&#8221; Hours disappear without notice, leaving important responsibilities untouched.Kabir&#8217;s advice speaks directly to this modern reality. The best time to begin is rarely tomorrow. It is usually now.The psychology behind procrastinationMany people believe procrastination is caused by laziness. Psychologists, however, suggest it is often linked to fear rather than a lack of effort.People postpone difficult conversations because they fear conflict. They delay applying for jobs because they fear rejection. They avoid starting ambitious projects because they fear failure or criticism.In many cases, delaying work provides temporary emotional relief. The problem does not disappear. It simply grows larger.Kabir recognised this pattern centuries before modern behavioural science explained it. 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			<title>America at 250 remains the world&#8217;s pre-eminent power, but growing doubts over its leadership, alliances and credibility have raised questions about whether it can sustain the global order it created. The United States turns 250 as the most powerful nation on earth. The story of its rise was written in treaties, dollars and aircraft carriers. The story of its perceived decline is being written in tariffs and the “quiet quitting” of old friends.US@250: Primus inter paresTo paraphrase Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg: Twelve score and ten years ago, the founders of an upstart republic brought forth a new nation conceived in Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. They could not have imagined that it would go on to remake the modern world in its own image. But for how long? That is the question.The United States is the most powerful country on earth. Its military is the most advanced anywhere, its defence spending far beyond any rival&#8217;s. Its forces can pluck a head of state out of his palace at the president&#8217;s pleasure; its jets can bomb any nation back to the &#8220;stone age&#8221;.  The US economy is enormous: About $32 trillion at 2025 exchange rates, still comfortably bigger than China&#8217;s, with a per capita income many times higher. The dollar remains the anchor of global trade and finance. Then there is the Magnificent Seven: Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla. These are the most valuable technology companies in the world. In AI chips, Nvidia plays in a league of its own. The leading AI labs — OpenAI, Anthropic, Google&#8217;s Gemini — are all American. And there is Elon Musk, the world&#8217;s first trillionaire, who may yet plant human settlements on Mars.And yet American pre-eminence no longer feels inevitable. There is self-doubt inside the country, and questions outside it: Can America still lead? Does it even want to?Much of what troubles the world comes down to the whims of the current administration. Washington has thrown up tariff walls against allies and rivals alike, cast doubt on its own Nato commitments, courted strongmen and bullied its democratic friends. Allies who once worried in private are now making backup plans in the open. America at 250: The numbers behind its global standingThe American dream: The ultimate soft powerFor decades, the American dream did what American diplomacy could not. You didn&#8217;t have to love Uncle Sam to love Hollywood, jazz, jeans, the NBA, Apple or Google. America&#8217;s deepest power was its knack for making foreigners imagine themselves inside its story.For much of the world, and certainly for India, the US was never just another country. It was the place where an engineering degree could become a green card, and a small-town student a Silicon Valley founder. America did not merely attract foreign talent; it gave ambition a geography.Yale historian Odd Arne Westad, writing in Foreign Policy, called the United States &#8220;the first empire that is also a global nation&#8221;. Its appeal, he argued, rested on the idea that &#8220;anyone could become an American, whether through consumption, culture, or migration.&#8221; The milestones that shaped America’s global leadershipWhen the dream began to frayNone of this eroded overnight. Iraq damaged American credibility. The 2008 crash punctured the aura of financial mastery. The forever war in Afghanistan ended not in victory but with the Taliban back in Kabul. Mass shootings made American freedom look, from the outside, like a terrifying bargain. And January 6 showed that even the world&#8217;s most powerful democracy could be shaken from within.Donald Trump&#8217;s return has sharpened the unease. The Iran war has chipped away at US credibility further. The jury is still out on who, exactly, made an &#8220;unconditional surrender&#8221;: The US or Iran.The dragon in America&#8217;s mirrorThe US has China in its rearview mirror. But can Beijing do to America what Moscow never could? It is certainly the more serious competitor: Economically integrated, technologically ambitious, industrially massive, diplomatically busy. For every ChatGPT there is a DeepSeek; for a Tesla, a BYD; for an Instagram, TikTok; for a WhatsApp, WeChat.None of this means China is destined to replace America. It carries demographic stress, debt pressures, youth unemployment, a property hangover and an increasingly securitised political system. Its model attracts some governments; it does not inspire people. Few parents dream of sending their children to China for higher studies. Many still dream of American universities.But China has done enough to end America&#8217;s psychological monopoly. It has shown that capitalism can grow without democracy, that manufacturing muscle still matters, that infrastructure can be diplomacy — and that countries tired of Western lectures have somewhere else to turn. Even governments wary of Chinese dominance want Chinese leverage, if only to bargain harder with Washington.For India, the romance is over but the relationship remainsThe India-US relationship is one of the great strategic transformations of modern diplomacy. Through the Cold War, the two democracies stood apart: Non-aligned India was seen in Washington as too cosy with Moscow.Then came the long thaw: The civil nuclear deal, defence cooperation, the diaspora, the China factor, technology ties, and a bipartisan consensus in Washington that India mattered. Over two decades, suspicion turned into strategic comfort.The past year showed how fragile that comfort was. In the summer of 2025, the Trump administration went ballistic — inexplicably — over India&#8217;s purchases of Russian oil, slapping a 25 per cent penalty on top of an existing 25 per cent tariff. Indian exports suddenly faced a 50 per cent wall; no major economy was treated as harshly, and even China got better terms. Weeks later came a new rule demanding $100,000 for every fresh H-1B visa. Indians take about seven in ten of those visas. Whatever the wording, everyone knew whom the policy would hit hardest.An ally of convenience, not convictionThe tariffs came wrapped in insults. President Donald Trump called India&#8217;s economy &#8220;dead&#8221;, turned on the warmth for Pakistan&#8217;s army chief Asim Munir, and claimed credit — repeatedly — for the May 2025 ceasefire that Delhi insists was worked out directly between the two countries. Commentators who had spent decades celebrating the &#8220;defining partnership of the twenty-first century&#8221; watched it crumble in a span of a few months.Here is the paradox: The relationship is strategically necessary and politically fragile at the same time. Defence cooperation moves forward while trade quarrels erupt. Technology ties deepen while visa anxieties grow. Leaders invoke shared values while domestic politics in both capitals rewards nationalist suspicion. The relationship is too important to walk away from — and no longer innocent enough to romanticise.For India, the lesson is plain. The US is not a benevolent elder of the democratic family; it is a great power with interests, domestic compulsions and a shortening attention span. India, for its part, is a rising power with choices, markets, talent and geopolitical weight. 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			<title>The proverb reminds us that friendships and relationships are built on trust, which once broken, is never quite the same. (AI-generated representative image) The words of the 16th-century poet Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khana continue to resonate centuries after they were written. His famous doha reminds us that trust and affection are among the most delicate things in life. Whether it is a friendship, a marriage, a family bond or a professional relationship, breaking trust in a moment of anger can leave scars that are difficult to erase. In a world where disagreements often unfold through text messages, social media posts and impulsive reactions, Rahim&#8217;s wisdom feels more relevant than ever.&#8221;Rahiman dhaga prem ka, mat todo chatkaye. Toote se phir na jude, jude ganth pad jaye.&#8221;What does the proverb mean?The doha can be translated into English as:&#8221;Rahim says, do not snap the thread of love in anger. If it breaks, it may be tied together again, but the knot will always remain.&#8221;Rahim compares love and human relationships to a delicate thread. A thread is strong enough to hold things together, but it can also snap if pulled too hard. In the same way, relationships thrive on trust, patience and understanding, yet they can be damaged by harsh words, betrayal or impulsive actions.The proverb reminds us that while broken relationships can sometimes be repaired, they rarely return to exactly what they once were. The &#8220;knot&#8221; symbolises lingering pain, distrust or emotional distance that remains even after reconciliation.The origin of the sayingThis doha was written by Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khana, popularly known as Rahim, one of the most celebrated poets in Hindi literature and a renowned scholar in the court of Mughal emperor Akbar.Rahim was known for expressing profound life lessons through simple, memorable verses. His poetry explored kindness, humility, relationships and human behaviour. Many of his dohas continue to be taught in schools and quoted in everyday conversations because their wisdom remains timeless.Among all his compositions, &#8220;Rahiman dhaga prem ka&#8221; is perhaps the most widely remembered because it speaks to an experience shared by everyone: the fragility of human relationships.More than advice about loveAlthough the proverb mentions love, its message extends far beyond romantic relationships.The thread of affection exists between parents and children, siblings, lifelong friends, colleagues and neighbours. Every meaningful relationship depends on mutual respect and trust.Sometimes a careless remark made in anger, a promise broken without explanation or a betrayal of confidence can damage a relationship that took years to build.Rahim reminds us that while forgiveness is possible, forgotten wounds are much rarer.Why the proverb still matters todayModern technology has made communication faster, but it has also made misunderstandings easier.A relationship can be strained by a message sent in frustration, a comment posted on social media or a phone call that never comes. People often react instantly without allowing emotions to settle.Many friendships end over arguments that could have been resolved through a conversation. Families drift apart because small misunderstandings are left unaddressed. Couples sometimes allow pride to replace honest communication.Rahim&#8217;s advice encourages people to pause before saying or doing something that could permanently damage a relationship.Words spoken in anger cannot always be taken back.The psychology behind broken trustPsychologists often describe trust as something that is built slowly but lost quickly.Acts of kindness, honesty and reliability strengthen relationships over time. Yet a single act of deception or cruelty can undo years of goodwill.Even when people forgive one another, the memory of what happened often remains. That lingering memory is the &#8220;knot&#8221; Rahim describes.The relationship may continue, but it may never feel quite the same.Friendship, family and everyday lifeThe proverb applies to everyday situations more often than people realise.A close friendship may suffer because one person repeatedly breaks promises. A family relationship may weaken after words spoken in anger. Colleagues who once worked well together may lose confidence in one another after trust is broken.In each case, repairing the relationship takes far more effort than protecting it in the first place.Rahim&#8217;s message is not that relationships should never face disagreements. Every relationship experiences conflict. His advice is to avoid letting temporary emotions destroy permanent bonds.The balance between honesty and kindnessThe proverb does not suggest that people should avoid difficult conversations.Honesty remains essential in every healthy relationship. Problems should be discussed openly, misunderstandings should be resolved and boundaries should be respected.Rahim&#8217;s teaching is about the manner in which those conversations happen.Truth spoken with empathy strengthens relationships. Anger expressed without restraint often weakens them.The goal is not silence but sensitivity.A lesson for the digital ageThe digital world has shortened the distance between emotion and action.People can block a friend, post an angry message or send a hurtful text within seconds. Yet rebuilding trust may take months or even years.Rahim&#8217;s centuries-old wisdom encourages something increasingly rare today: pause before reacting.Ask whether a harsh response is worth risking a relationship that has taken years to build.Why Rahim&#8217;s words endureGenerations have changed, societies have evolved and technology has transformed the way people connect.Yet the foundation of every meaningful relationship remains the same: trust.That is why Rahim&#8217;s doha continues to resonate after hundreds of years. 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