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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
India on precipice of amazing, undeniable global soft power: Comedian Vir Das
India is on the precipice of an "amazing, undeniable" global soft power whose "guardians" in equal measure are both those living in the homeland as well as the Indian diaspora , Emmy-Award winning comedian and actor Vir Das has said. "I think something that the diaspora does really well is protect culture," Das said here during a special interaction hosted at Asia Society. 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"India is on the precipice of an amazing, undeniable global soft power, and it only translates when the bridge happens from me to you. So we are both ends carrying that soft power," Das said, a message for the Indian diaspora settled across the world. Live Events "We are both guardians of India's soft power at an equal level." Citing the example of Indian actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh , who became the first Punjabi singer to perform at the popular Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California in 2023, Das said, "When Diljit performs at Coachella, that is an amazing, undeniable thing." "The diaspora has to show up to pack Coachella. When he shows up in India, we'll pack it for him. But when he comes to Coachella, show up, for modern Indian culture," he said. Das, who was first nominated for the 2021 International Emmy for Comedy for his previous Netflix special 'Vir Das: For India', had hosted the prestigious global awards last year. Responding to a question during the interactive Q&A session with the audience on what are some of the things the next generation should adopt from the current one, Das said one would be to know "that India is far more open-minded than you think it is. I say this with all due respect to the diaspora. " Sometimes you are raised in a time capsule version of India, that is the last version of India that your parents left behind, and that India doesn't exist anymore," he said to applause from the audience. Das added that "You are raised in more conservative households than we are, many times. So, please come and visit modern India ." "Come and visit a place that does everything from Diljit to Mika to 'RRR' to 'Hanumankind'," Das said, referring to the popular Indian artists, the blockbuster movie which won the Oscar for Best Original Song at the 2023 Academy Awards for 'Naatu, Naatu' and the India-born rapper Sooraj Cherukat. Das underlined that there are things happening in India right now that kids of the Indian diaspora need to know. "The second thing is that it is okay to be flawed. I feel like children who are raised in the diaspora, you are under tremendous pressure to have model minority behaviour, more so than kids who are raised back home" because opportunities are far more scarce. "It is a smaller community here, but try and create the abundance mindset that you had when there were a billion jobs for you. I know that there are fewer jobs, that's a very tough mindset to create, but I think your child would be better served by creating that mindset," Das said.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot were living the American dream before Coldplay kiss cam scandal exploded
At a Coldplay concert in Boston, the kiss camera, a routine segment at the British band's performances, caught a couple, sparking rumours of an affair. The only problem was that Astronomer CEO Andy Byron , who is already married with two children, was seen embracing the company's HR chief, Kristin Cabot , from behind. When the camera panned towards the, the couple hastily stepped and has since come under fire, facing allegations of infidelity. Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the head of HR mistress Kristin Cabot whose 'affair' was exposed on a 'kiss camera' at a Coldplay concert both appeared to be living the American dream, sources told The New York Post. The duo lived their lives complete- with happy family photos and big suburban houses — before the cheating scandal sent shockwaves. 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Now, Kerrigan has deleted her married name and the entire social media account Thursday. Live Events In the hiking shots, the tight-knit family is posed in front of a creek with the married couple looking cozy and beaming, flanked by the two teenage boys. It wasn't immediately clear when the photos were taken or posted. But Kerrigan had used the outdoorsy image as her profile picture until her husband was caught in jumbotron footage canoodling with Cabot at the rock show outside Boston Wednesday, prompting a disastrous viral scandal for the pair. On the other hand, Kristin Cabot appears to be married to the CEO of a booze company, Andrew Cabot. The two even bought a sprawling $2.2 million abode in the seaside town of Rye just five months before the alleged affair came to light, The Post reported. ALSO READ: Trump signs landmark 'Genius Act': What are stablecoins? How new crypto law could transform your digital wallet? Kristin has also shared a second home in the same town with Andrew Cabot — the chief executive of Privateer Rum , a Massachusetts-based alcohol maker — since at least 2023, according to the records. Privateer Rum's website lists Andrew Cabot as its CEO and COO of the company. His bio says his 'ancestor, the original Andrew Cabot (1750-1791), was a merchant, rum distiller and successful American privateer during the American Revolution.' Kristin Cabot's now-deleted LinkedIn account showed that she has served as an 'advisory board member' at Privateer Rum since September 2020. What happened at the Coldplay concert? On Wednesday, Byron and Cabot scrambled to hide their faces when they were unexpectedly broadcast locked in an embrace on a 'kiss cam' at the rock show at Gillette Stadium Wednesday night. During the deer-in-headlights moment, Cabot covered her face and Byron quickly ducked out of view. 'Oh, what?' lead singer Chris Martin said, clearly confused. 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy. ' S–t…I hope we didn't do something bad,' he added. On Friday, Astronomer said it has launched an investigation into the embarrassing incident, suggesting the intimate relationship was unknown to the firm's board. ALSO READ: Stimulus payments worth $300 to $1,700 to hit bank accounts of Americans in days. Check eligibility and key dates 'Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability,' the tech-and-data firm said in a statement. 'The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we will have additional details to share very shortly.' Astronomer confirmed Byron was on leave in an email to The Post late Friday night. 'Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy is currently serving as interim CEO given Andy Byron has been placed on leave. We will share more details as appropriate in the coming days, the company said.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
China's dual aircraft carrier drills in Pacific rattle US and Japan
In an escalating display of military might and maritime ambition, China for the first time deployed two aircraft carriers—the Liaoning and the Shandong —in extensive, coordinated drills well beyond its coastal waters. The rare show of synchronized naval power sent shockwaves through Japan and the United States, heightening tensions in a region already teetering under geopolitical pressure. In June 2025, Japanese defense officials tracked both carriers conducting exercises east of Iwo Jima, about 1,200 kilometers south of Tokyo and roughly equidistant from the strategic U.S. base in Guam. The carriers were accompanied by an array of escorts, and their forces executed over 1,000 aircraft takeoffs and landings over the course of weeks, a much higher tempo than previously seen. 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For Tokyo and Washington, this marked a clear effort by Beijing to test boundaries and assert operational capabilities well beyond China's immediate periphery. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Senior Living Homes in Bayanan May Surprise You Senior Living | Search Ads Undo 'This is the first time China has demonstrated its ability to operate two carriers simultaneously beyond the first island chain,' said Christopher Sharman, China Maritime Studies Institute Director at the U.S. Naval War College. 'It's a glimpse into their ambitions for a blue-water navy.' A strategic power play Military analysts and regional observers interpret the Chinese maneuvers as a calculated message. While the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has previously conducted drills near Taiwan and within the South China Sea, operating two carriers so far from the mainland demonstrates both growing confidence and capability. Live Events Narushige Michishita, a strategist at Japan's National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, warned of the implications for Taiwan: 'Chinese aircraft carriers could be key in enforcing a blockade on Taiwan or deterring foreign intervention. These vessels are not just status symbols—they're instruments of coercion.' The fact that these drills occurred near Guam, a linchpin U.S. military hub, and Iwo Jima—where Japan and the U.S. fought a pivotal WWII battle—only adds to the symbolism. Naval might When compared numerically, China's carrier fleet still lags behind the United States. However, the progress is palpable, and narrowing the capability gap remains a clear focus for Beijing. As of 2025, China operates three aircraft carriers: Liaoning, Shandong, and Fujian. The Chinese carriers are mainly diesel-powered, although the newest ship, Fujian, features the advanced Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS). The United States deploys a fleet of 11 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, including the renowned Nimitz and Ford classes. When it comes to onboard aircraft capacity, Chinese carriers like the Shandong can accommodate up to 36 aircraft, while American carriers can launch and recover more than 60 aircraft each. In terms of operational experience, China has accumulated over a decade of carrier operations, whereas the United States boasts more than 70 years of expertise in operating these powerful naval assets. China's newest carrier, the Fujian , is undergoing sea trials and is expected to join the fleet by late 2025. It represents China's leap toward modern aviation capabilities, featuring electromagnetic catapults (EMALS)—a tech the U.S. only recently deployed on its Ford-class carriers. Dangerously close encounters Amid the dual-carrier drills, Japanese defense officials raised concerns over airspace violations. Chinese fighters flew provocative maneuvers near Japanese reconnaissance aircraft. In multiple instances, these intercepts came within dangerously close range. Japan's Defense Minister Minoru Kihara emphasized, 'China's actions are escalating the security situation in the Indo-Pacific. We view these exercises as part of a larger pattern of coercion.' As a response, Japan has been bolstering its coastal defenses, expanding military bases on remote islands, and integrating more closely with U.S. forces under its revised national defense strategy. Washington on alert The United States, whose Indo-Pacific Command oversees military operations spanning Japan, Guam, the Philippines, and beyond, is closely watching these developments. The Pentagon emphasized that this marks a growing shift in China's global military outlook. The US Navy , while maintaining superior aircraft carrier tech and global logistics, must now contend with a Chinese navy that is both growing and increasingly active in contested maritime zones. What this means for the region The drills are not just about hardware or pilot training—they signal China's vision for itself on the world stage. Global military planners have long watched China's carrier program as a benchmark of how far it wants to go. Now, the message is clear: Beijing intends to rival—even challenge—the free operations of U.S. and allied forces in the Pacific. 'Politically, aircraft carriers are the ultimate status symbols,' says Timothy Heath, senior international defense researcher at RAND Corporation. 'China's leadership values them as tools of prestige, deterrence, and regional dominance.' For Japan, the U.S., and other Indo-Pacific democracies, the clock is ticking to ensure their strategic advantage holds.
