In a significant step toward India’s goal of self-reliance in defense, several top aerospace and defense firms responded to the AMCA project’s Expression of Interest before the September 30 deadline. The project aims to develop an indigenous stealth fighter jet, planned for production by 2029.

In her 1977 book, Eve Babitz invites readers to cook a French omelet at home if they crave a special dinner, reminding us that small choices can reveal greater insights. Through this lens of synchronicity—Carl Jung’s “acausal connecting principle”—the article reflects on how everyday actions connect to broader themes in life and literature.