The View From India newsletter: U.S. – China — a temporary truce

President Donald Trump, left, stands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Temple of Heaven on Thursday May 14, 2026, in Beijing. AP/PTI(AP05_14_2026_000294B) | Photo Credit: Mark Schiefelbein It is perhaps the prevailing impulse of our times: leaders seeking a semblance of stability even as differences and tensions endure. There are no significant breakthroughs, certainly…

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GCC sterilises 3,500 stray dogs in 4 mos

Chennai: Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has increased stray dog sterilisation surgeries from around 1,500 to 3,500 over the past four months after 10 new animal birth control (ABC) centres came up across the city, in addition to the existing six. These centres help control the stray dog population with intensified sterilisation and vaccination drives. The…

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IPL 2026 Orange Cap: Heinrich Klaasen overtakes Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli to reclaim top spot

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Heinrich Klaasen (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday booked their spot in the IPL 2026 playoffs with a five-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk. The chase was anchored by Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen, with the duo adding a match-winning 75 runs for the third wicket.Klaasen contributed a brisk…

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Salman Khan’s ‘Dabangg 3’ co-star Saiee Manjrekar on nepotism: ‘Being an industry kid doesn’t guarantee success’

Saiee Manjrekar, daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar, is pushing back against the notion that a famous film family guarantees success in Bollywood. As she gears up for her upcoming period drama ‘India House,’ backed by Ram Charan in his debut production venture, Saiee is focused on earning her place in the industry through craft, discipline,…

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Call helpdesk for meds during AIOCD strike tomorrow

Chennai: State Drugs Control Directorate has asked district officials to ensure essential medicines are available to patients, ahead of a one-day nationwide strike called by All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) on May 20. AIOCD’s demands are: action against illegal e-pharmacies, withdrawal of a Covid-era notification permitting doorstep delivery of medicines, and curbs…

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Cancer Horoscope Today, May 19, 2026: Don’t put money into new schemes, don’t jump into a friend’s business idea

Your expenses try to outrun your income today. The Moon’s pull makes you emotionally spend, small treats, quick online orders, extra cab rides. Saturn warns that this habit can pinch later. Keep a tight grip, even if it feels boring.There’s also a sharp edge in family dynamics. A younger brother or sister might act in…

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