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Akshit Jindal November 9, 2026
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Stock markets decline in early trade dragged by IT firms

Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Monday (November 9, 2026) amid selling in blue-chip IT firms and profit-taking after the recent sharp rally in equities. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 93.95 points to 80,919.19 in early trade. The […]

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Why Hindu Americans should speak up for India’s minorities

Back in 2022, four years before the US rejected President Donald Trump’s politics of hate in last week’s midterm election, academic Akhila L. Ananth wrote a poignant confessional piece in the Los Angeles Times titled: “As a Hindu, I can’t stay silent about injustices in India—committed in the name of our faith.” She reached this […]

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World entering ‘age of climate extremes’: UN chief

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Why Hindu Americans should speak up for India’s minorities

Back in 2022, four years before the US rejected President Donald Trump’s politics of…

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Sao Paulo GP: McLaren’s Lando Norris wins as Mercedes seals Constructors’ title

McLaren driver Lando Norris was so excited after winning Sunday’s (November 8, 2026) rainy…

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Nvidia investigating reports that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by Chinese intelligence

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Akshit Jindal November 9, 2026
India

Gyanesh Kumar Protests: How the State Is Criminalising Dissent

When a state cannot stop a movement in the streets, it shifts the struggle to the courtroom. This is one of the oldest tricks in the repertoire of power. The Modi government, since assuming power, has repeatedly used this tactic to suppress dissent. In 2018, it incarcerated 16 rights activists in the Bhima Koregaon case; […]

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World entering ‘age of climate extremes’: UN chief

File photo of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. | Photo Credit: AP The world is entering a new reality where climate extremes are the norm, the United Nations chief Antonio Guterres warned on Monday (November 9, 2026), urging leaders at the COP31 climate conference in Turkiye to “get serious”. “A supersized El Nino is colliding […]

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Sao Paulo GP: McLaren’s Lando Norris wins as Mercedes seals Constructors’ title

McLaren driver Lando Norris was so excited after winning Sunday’s (November 8, 2026) rainy Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos that his traditional Champagne celebration went awry, while Mercedes had another weekend to remember after securing its ninth F1 constructors’ title. Norris, the 2025 Formula 1 champion, won Sunday from pole position with the Red […]

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Sugar output jumps 9.65 lakh tonnes as 184 mills begin crushing

136 mills have started operations in Maharashtra and 19 in Uttar Pradesh. | Photo Credit: istock.com As many as 184 sugar mills have produced 12.85 lakh tonnes of sugar between October 1 and November 5, marking a sharp increase of 9.65 lakh tonnes over the corresponding period last year. According to the Indian Sugar and […]

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Oil falls as Donald Trump says new Iran attacks ‘unlikely’

Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Gettyt Images/iStockphoto Oil prices fell at Monday’s (November 9, 2026) open after U.S. President ​Donald Trump said he was highly unlikely to order new Iran ‌attackswhile talks to end the conflict make progress, despite both ​nations’ reports of attacks on ships in or near ⁠the Strait […]

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‘Something out of ordinary’: Nirmala Sitharaman interacts with college students who witnessed Parliament’s Budget session live

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in a group picture with youngsters during the Youth Dialogue on Budget 2026, in New Delhi on February 1, 2026. Picture: X/@nsitharamanoffc via ANI. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Sunday (February 1, 2026), interacted with 30 university students who witnessed the session live in Parliament from the Lok Sabha […]

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Stock markets decline in early trade dragged by IT firms

Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Monday (November 9, 2026) amid selling in blue-chip IT firms and profit-taking after the recent sharp rally in equities. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 93.95 points to 80,919.19 in early trade. The […]

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Kotak Mahindra Bank gets CCI nod to acquire Deutsche Bank India’s retail, private banking businesses

In June, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Deutsche Bank AG, acting through its India branch, said they have entered into a definitive agreement for Kotak to acquire Deutsche Bank’s retail banking, affluent private banking and wealth management business in India | Photo Credit: Reuters Kotak Mahindra Bank has secured the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) approval […]

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Circadian Rasayana: How Clinical Trials Are Validating Adaptogenic Ashwagandha & Brahmi

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Pregnant Influencer Leela Sahu and the Roadblock to Rural Healthcare

In the second week of July, a 22-year-old woman from Sidhi district in Madhya Pradesh captured national attention through social media. Leela Sahu, nine months pregnant, had done this before. The local influencer with over 2 million followers has created content since 2022, some of it addressing local issues. This time, her message carried urgency: […]

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Nike launches Vegam Run, its first running shoe designed for India

The Vegam Run will be available across India from November 1 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Nike is set to launch the Vegam Run, its first running shoe designed specifically for India, on November 1. The sportswear maker claims the shoe is aimed at the country’s growing running community and is designed for everyday training […]

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The fifth edition of Karaikudi Sandhai showcases Chettinad textiles, crafts, and cuisine

Chettinad cotton and silk saris | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The fifth edition of Karaikudi Sandhai returns this year at a spacious new venue with ample parking. Organised by the Karaikudi Nagarathar Sangam, the one-day exhibition celebrates the rich legacy of Chettinad culture through its craftsmanship, cuisine, and local enterprise. M Letchumanan, committee member of […]

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Gear up to stack your deck at the upcoming Bangalore Card Show 2.0

Flip. Haggle. Swap. And be ready to Pull at the upcoming Bangalore Card Show 2.0. Launched on June 14, 2026, the first ever edition of this trading card gaming event saw such an overwhelming response, the founders are bringing it back for one more edition before the year ends. The Bangalore Card Show (BCS) was […]

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Mahjong in India: The tile game finding its way into Deepavali parties

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Yash Pradhan reimagines GAP hoodies as wearable canvases for Fall 2026

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Diwali 2026: Rajesh Pratap Singh wants to dress your home

After nearly three decades in couture, fashion designer Rajesh Pratap Singh recently…
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On exotic wedding destinations – The Hindu

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Sugar output jumps 9.65 lakh tonnes as 184 mills begin crushing

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Textile industry welcomes customs duty exemption extension for cotton

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02 • AYURVEDA

Classical Panchakarma Centres in Kerala Integrate Genomic Prakriti Mapping

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03 • BUDGET

‘Something out of ordinary’: Nirmala Sitharaman interacts with college students who witnessed Parliament’s Budget session live

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Union Budget 2026: VB-G RAM G gets ₹95,692.31 crore; experts warn it falls far short of allocation needed to guarantee 125 workdays

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04 • ECONOMY

Oil falls as Donald Trump says new Iran attacks ‘unlikely’

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10 years since demonetisation: Cash usage unchanged, fake notes on the rise

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05 • ENTERTAINMENT

Gear up to stack your deck at the upcoming Bangalore Card Show 2.0

5 min read Nov 9

‘Possible Love’ movie review: Lee Chang-dong’s exquisitely layered study of covetousness

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06 • FASHION

Yash Pradhan reimagines GAP hoodies as wearable canvases for Fall 2026

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Chennai’s Shilpi heads to Sikkinaickenpet for a line of Karuppur kalamkari saris

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07 • FITNESS

Nike launches Vegam Run, its first running shoe designed for India

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International Yoga Day: Odissi exponent Surupa Sen on how dance and yoga nourish the body and the mind

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08 • FOOD

The fifth edition of Karaikudi Sandhai showcases Chettinad textiles, crafts, and cuisine

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Step into Pongal with a village-style harvest spread

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09 • HEALTH

Pregnant Influencer Leela Sahu and the Roadblock to Rural Healthcare

9 min read Oct 21

Loneliness Crisis Among African Youth: Causes and Solutions

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10 • HOMES AND GARDENS

Diwali 2026: Rajesh Pratap Singh wants to dress your home

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Diwali decor ideas | What fashion designers are putting in their homes this season

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11 • INDIA

Why Hindu Americans should speak up for India’s minorities

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Gyanesh Kumar Protests: How the State Is Criminalising Dissent

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12 • INDUSTRY

Kotak Mahindra Bank gets CCI nod to acquire Deutsche Bank India’s retail, private banking businesses

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Early November trend indicates return of FPIs into Indian equities

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13 • LUXURY

Mahjong in India: The tile game finding its way into Deepavali parties

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Sustainable Deepavali gifts in Visakhapatnam | Eco-friendly hampers

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14 • MARKETS

Stock markets decline in early trade dragged by IT firms

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Rupee rises 24 paise to 93.74 against U.S. dollar in early trade

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15 • SPORT

Sao Paulo GP: McLaren’s Lando Norris wins as Mercedes seals Constructors’ title

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Nabi, Gurnoor, Arshdeep to stay back and help Test preparations against New Zealand: Kotak

4 min read Nov 9
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16 • STATES

Cyclone Murasu: All 70 gates of Prakasam Barrage opened; 71,000 cusecs released into Krishna

2 min read Nov 4

How a network of volunteers from Tamil Nadu are enabling underserved communities to access healthcare services with ease and dignity

5 min read Oct 31
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17 • TRAVEL

On exotic wedding destinations – The Hindu

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Black-necked cranes: yet another reason to visit Bhutan

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18 • WORLD

World entering ‘age of climate extremes’: UN chief

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Nvidia investigating reports that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by Chinese intelligence

2 min read Nov 9
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