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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Why India Doesn't Need A War To Counter Pakistan
Why India Doesn't Need A War To Counter Pakistan Somnath Mukherjee May 30, 2025, 20:49 IST IST New Delhi has hit upon the best strategy vis-à-vis Islamabad: short, sharp military ops that buy long periods free of dramatic terror strikes & don't disrupt the world's fastest growing economy David vs Goliath is a favoured metaphor for depicting rivalries. In the Indo-Pak scenario too, the metaphor fits perfectly – one of the Indian David facing off against the Pakistani Goliath. Counterintuitive framing? Not really. The basic datum is as follows. India has a lot more to lose – pace of growth, migration of nearly 1bn Indians to upper middle-income status, more opportunities in exciting areas of AI, semiconductors, as well as old economy areas like manufacturing. In comparison, Pakistan is an economic basket case. Opportunity costs for India are far higher. Ergo, the room for manoeuvre and amount of capability brought to bear are a lot less for India than for Pakistan in a conflict scenario. In short, when it comes to a hot conflict, it's the Indian David facing off against the Pakistani Goliath. In effect, this praxis of David and Goliath informs India's Pak policy more than anything else. As the David, India's not trying big, heroic outcomes. On the contrary, the overarching aim is modest – create a security umbrella under which India's progress can continue uninterrupted. In that pursuit, the Indian state's responses, including the more overt versions in the last decade, have been game theoretic. Change the decision calculus to force Pakistan to recalibrate its own boards. Process of recalibration hopefully buys India longer periods free of dramatic, large terror attacks.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
CBS's ‘Survivor' announces cast of milestone 50th season
(WSPA) – CBS announced Wednesday which 24 returning players will face off in the milestone 50th installment of the reality competition series Survivor. The cast members span 25 years of Survivor, including one cast member from the show's inaugural season which aired in the summer of 2000. The season will feature elements voted on by fans of the show. Fans voted on elements including 'Idols or No Idols,' 'Final Four Fire Making: Keep It or Lose It,' and more. Players won't know what fans voted for until they are on the island competing. Survivor 50 will premiere in spring 2026 on CBS. Here is a full list of the contestants who will take part in the season: Jenna Lewis-Dougherty: Seasons 1 (Borneo), 8 (All-Stars) Colby Donaldson: Seasons 2 (The Australian Outback), 8 (All-Stars), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains) Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick: Seasons 10 (Palau), 11 (Guatemala), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains) Cirie Fields: Seasons 12 (Panama-Exile Island), 16 (Micronesia – Fans vs. Favorites), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains), 34 (Game Changers) Ozzy Lusth: Seasons 13 (Cook Islands), 16 (Micronesia – Fans vs. Favorites), 23 (South Pacific), 34 (Game Changers) Benjamin 'Coach' Wade: Seasons 18 (Tocantins), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains), 23 (South Pacific) Aubry Bracco: Seasons 32 (Kaôh Rōng – Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty), 34 (Game Changers), 38 (Edge of Extinction) Chrissy Hofbeck: Season 35 (Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers) Christian Hubicki: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) Angelina Keeley: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) Mike White: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) Rick Devens: Season 38 (Edge of Extinction) Jonathan Young: Season 42 Dee Valladares: Season 45 Winner Emily Flippen: Season 45 Q Burdette: Season 46 Tiffany Ervin: Season 46 Charlie Davis: Season 46 Genevieve Mushaluk: Season 47 Kamilla Karthigesu: Season 48 Kyle Fraser: Season 48 Winner Joseph Hunter: Season 48 Player #1 from Season 49 (premieres in fall 2025) Player #2 from Season 49 (premieres in fall 2025) Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
NBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Meet the 'Survivor' Season 50 Cast
'Survivor' is preparing to celebrate a big anniversary with some major power players. The CBS competition series will soon mark its 50th season, and some familiar faces are returning for the momentous occasion. On May 28, 'Survivor' host Jeff Probst announced the 24 returning players who have signed up to compete in the 50th season, which premieres in spring 2026. The list includes 'Survivor' alum and 'White Lotus' creator Mike White. From fan favorites to villains and everything in between, here's the list of contestants. Season 50 'Survivor' Contestants Jenna Lewis-Dougherty Past 'Survivor' appearances: Seasons 1 (Borneo), 8 (All-Stars) Colby Donaldson Past 'Survivor' appearances: Seasons 2 (The Australian Outback), 8 (All-Stars), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains) Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick Past 'Survivor' appearances: Seasons 10 (Palau), 11 (Guatemala), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains) Cirie Fields Past 'Survivor' appearances: Seasons 12 (Panama-Exile Island), 16 (Micronesia — Fans vs. Favorites), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains), 34 (Game Changers) Ozzy Lusth Past 'Survivor' appearances: Seasons 13 (Cook Islands), 16 (Micronesia — Fans vs. Favorites), 23 (South Pacific), 34 (Game Changers) Benjamin 'Coach' Wade Past 'Survivor' appearances: Seasons 18 (Tocantins — The Brazilian Highlands), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains), 23 (South Pacific) Aubry Bracco Past 'Survivor' appearances: Seasons 32 (Kaôh Rōng — Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty), 34 (Game Changers), 38 (Edge of Extinction) Chrissy Hofbeck Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 35 (Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers) Christian Hubicki Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) Angelina Keeley Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) Mike White Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) Rick Devens Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 38 (Edge of Extinction) Jonathan Young Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 42 Dee Valladares Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 45 winner Emily Flippen Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 45 Quintavius 'Q' Burdette Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 46 Tiffany Ervin Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 46 Charlie Davis Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 46 Genevieve Mushaluk Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 47 Kamilla Karthigesu Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 48 Kyle Fraser Past 'Survivor' appearances: Season 48 winner Joseph Hunter Past 'Survivor appearances: Season 48 Two additional contestants from Season 49, premiering fall 2025 What to know about Season 50 According to a press release, Season 50 of 'Survivor' will 'push the series into uncharted territory and impact the players like never before' since the game is now 'In the Hands of the Fans' for the first time. Leading up to the season, fans voted on several elements of the game, including the following: 'Idols or No Idols,' 'Final Four Fire Making: Keep It or Lose It' and 'Live Finale and Reunion Show in L.A. — or Keep the Winner Reveal and Aftershow in the Jungles of Fiji.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mike White returns to "Survivor" for milestone 50th season
Emmy Award-winning "The White Lotus" creator Mike White is trading luxury resort drama for tribal council strategy, returning to CBS's "Survivor" after his breakout second-place finish during season 37 launched him to Hollywood stardom. White headlines a cast of 24 returning players for the reality competition's milestone 50th season, host Jeff Probst announced Wednesday on "CBS Mornings." The cast represents contestants from 19 different seasons, including two players from the upcoming Season 49 set to premiere this fall. Season 45 winner Dee Valladares and Season 46's Charlie Davis are among the recent alumni selected for the anniversary season. Veteran players Colby Donaldson, who competed in Seasons 2, 8 and 20, and Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick, featured in Seasons 10, 11 and 20, will return after extended absences from the competition. "Survivor" premiered in May 2000 and has become one of television's longest-running reality competitions. The 50th season is expected to air in Spring 2026 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Complete "Survivor" Season 50 cast: Jenna Lewis-Dougherty: Seasons 1 (Borneo), 8 (All-Stars) Colby Donaldson: Seasons 2 (The Australian Outback), 8 (All-Stars), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains) Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick: Seasons 10 (Palau), 11 (Guatemala), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains) Cirie Fields: Seasons 12 (Panama-Exile Island), 16 (Micronesia – Fans vs. Favorites), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains), 34 (Game Changers) Ozzy Lusth: Seasons 13 (Cook Islands), 16 (Micronesia – Fans vs. Favorites), 23 (South Pacific), 34 (Game Changers) Benjamin "Coach" Wade: Seasons 18 (Tocantins – The Brazilian Highlands), 20 (Heroes vs. Villains), 23 (South Pacific) Aubry Bracco: Seasons 32 (Kaôh Rōng – Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty), 34 (Game Changers), 38 (Edge of Extinction) Chrissy Hofbeck: Season 35 (Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers) Christian Hubicki: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) Angelina Keeley: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) Mike White: Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) Rick Devens: Season 38 (Edge of Extinction) Jonathan Young: Season 42 Dee Valladares: Season 45 winner Emily Flippen: Season 45 Q Burdette: Season 46 Tiffany Ervin: Season 46 Charlie Davis: Season 46 Genevieve Mushaluk: Season 47 Kamilla Karthigesu: Season 48 Kyle Fraser: Season 48 winner Joseph Hunter: Season 48 Player #1 from Season 49 (premiering Fall 2025) Player #2 from Season 49 (premiering Fall 2025) Trump delivers Memorial Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery SpaceX loses contact with its Starship, spins out of control Elon Musk estimates when SpaceX will launch its first uncrewed Starship to Mars
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Survivor 50 Cast Includes Legends Cirie and Ozzy, White Lotus Boss Mike White and 2 Former Winners — View Official Roster
Let the Survivor 50 rumors officially be snuffed! Host Jeff Probst appeared live on CBS Mornings Wednesday to reveal the full cast list for the show's highly anticipated anniversary season, which will premiere Spring 2026 and feature all returning players. The roster is a solid mix from all of the show's different eras. Colby Donaldson, Ozzy Lusth and Cirie Fields will hold it down for the old school Survivor fans, while new era players like Charlie Davis, Q Burdette and Genevieve Mushaluk are also Fiji-bound to begin filming the new season. Also on board are two former winners: Dee Valladares (Survivor 45) and the recently crowned king of 48, Kyle Fraser. Furthermore, Season 50 will boast the largest cast the show has ever had at a whopping 24 players! More from TVLine Survivor Turns 25: How Sue Hawk's 'Snakes and Rats' Speech Set Reality TV on Fire Casting News: Josh Hartnett's Netflix Series, Wilson Bethel's Apple Gig and More Survivor's Kamilla Karthigesu Talks 'Stressful' Fire-Making Moment, Why She Cheered On Opponent Eva Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans will be the first all-returnees showing since Season 40's Winners at War. The show has also been letting fans vote on elements that will affect the game, including how idols, twists and advantages will be used, whether to keep or toss the Final 4 fire-making challenge, and if the live reunion show should return or not. The players (who are already en route to Fiji) won't know what fans voted for until they hit that sweet island sand. Scroll down to view the full cast list (or watch Probst himself reveal it in the video above), then tell us: Who are you most surprised to see back on the island? Drop your thoughts on the Season 50 cast in the comments below! Previous seasons: Borneo, All-Stars Previous seasons: Australian Outback, All-Stars, Heroes vs. Villains Previous seasons: Palau, Guatemala, Heroes vs. Villains Previous seasons: Panama, Micronesia, Heroes vs. Villains, Game Changers Previous seasons: Cook Islands, Micronesia, South Pacific, Game Changers Previous seasons: Tocantins, Heroes vs. Villains, South Pacific Previous seasons: Kaôh Rōng, Game Changers, Edge of Extinction Previous season: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers Previous season: David vs. Goliath Previous season: David vs. Goliath Previous season: David vs. Goliath Previous season: Edge of Extinction Previous season: Survivor 42 Previous season: Survivor 45 Previous season: Survivor 45 Previous season: Survivor 46 Previous season: Survivor 46 Previous season: Survivor 46 Previous season: Survivor 47 Previous season: Survivor 48 Previous season: Survivor 48 Previous season: Survivor 48 Previous season: Survivor 49 (premieres Fall 2025) Previous season: Survivor 49 (premieres Fall 2025) Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
