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Akshit Jindal October 27, 2026
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U.S. judge halts tree-cutting at Trump’s golf course project

National Park Service employees cut down a tree ahead of possible additional renovations at East Potomac Golf Course in Washington, D.C., U.S. File | Photo Credit: Reuters A U.S. federal judge ruled on Monday (October 26, 2026) to halt tree-cutting at a public golf course in the heart of the capital, after hundreds of trees […]

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Akshit Jindal Oct 24, 2026
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Beyond the beach: Exploring Galle through Otherland’s local experiences

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The Muslim ‘other’: SIR and the BJP’s Refugee-Infiltrator Politics

In the face of spiralling protests calling for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and scrapping of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on October 13, stoutly defended the CEC and the electoral roll revision. Shah also derided Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi for allegedly “shielding” infiltrators for […]

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U.S. judge halts tree-cutting at Trump’s golf course project

National Park Service employees cut down a tree ahead of possible additional renovations at…

INDIA • 08:04 IST

The Muslim ‘other’: SIR and the BJP’s Refugee-Infiltrator Politics

In the face of spiralling protests calling for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation…

SPORT • 07:48 IST

IND vs NZ third T20I: India opts to bowl against New Zealand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is seen during a practice session ahead of the third Twenty20 international…

WORLD • 07:01 IST

Bolsonaro’s party says it recognises Lula’s election win in Brazil

Flávio Bolsonaro’s Liberal Party on Monday (October 26, 2026) recognised the outcome of Brazil’s…

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Akshit Jindal October 27, 2026
India

Google AI Privacy: How Personal Data Fuels Ads

Ask an online AI assistant where you are staying next week and it can answer, because it has read the booking confirmation sitting in your inbox. It can provide restaurant recommendations nearby. Google’s help page uses almost that example to promote the company’s latest feature, Personal Intelligence, which lets AI Mode and other search tools […]

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Akshit Jindal World

U.S. judge halts tree-cutting at Trump’s golf course project

National Park Service employees cut down a tree ahead of possible additional renovations at East Potomac Golf Course in Washington, D.C., U.S. File | Photo Credit: Reuters A U.S. federal judge ruled on Monday (October 26, 2026) to halt tree-cutting at a public golf course in the heart of the capital, after hundreds of trees […]

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Akshit Jindal Sport

IND vs NZ third T20I: India opts to bowl against New Zealand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is seen during a practice session ahead of the third Twenty20 international in Wellington on October 27, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl against New Zealand in the third T20 International in Wellington on Tuesday (October 27, 2026). For the hosts, Matthew Fisher, […]

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After studying India for 5 years, Dutch team offers tech for pesticide-free food production

India’s horticultural sector is set to get a hi-tech boost powered by AI for precision, as the Dutch government has embarked on a collaborative project in India to help produce pesticide-free food in state-of-the-art green houses that focus on water conservation and energy efficiency. The initiative focuses on technologies and practices that help produce food […]

By Akshit Jindal • 4 min read
Economy Monetary Policy

BPCL shifts crude sourcing towards Middle East as Russian oil loses price edge

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) tapped more into Middle Eastern crude as Russian oil lost its price advantage and also due to rising freight costs, with the shift becoming more pronounced in November, Vetsa Ramakrishna Gupta, Director (Finance), told analysts during a post-results call on Monday. “Our spot crude share remained at around 67% in […]

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Decoding the Next Union Budget’s Production-Linked Blueprint

North Block mandarins weigh targeted R&D tax credits for clean-tech components against fiscal consolidation targets.

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Markets ● DII Inflows Strong

Rupee falls 7 paise to 95.22 against U.S. dollar in early trade on Tuesday

Forex traders said the Indian currency showed some recovery on likely intervention by the RBI, but failed to withstand pressure from foreign fund outflows. File image | Photo Credit: Getty Images The rupee remained volatile and depreciated 7 paise to 95.22 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Tuesday (October 27, 2026), weighed down […]

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What the new E100 vehicle rules mean | Explained

The story so far: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, to permit the use of ethanol-based fuels containing up to 100% ethanol (E100) in vehicles. The move paves the way for flex-fuel vehicles, which can run on petrol, ethanol blends of varying proportions, or pure ethanol. […]

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

Modern neurobiology examines seasonal Ritucharya protocols for cortisol regulation.

Dr. Vaidya S. Sharma 8 min read
Health Preventive Care

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: […]

By Akshit Jindal 9 min read
Fitness Kinesiology

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

Surupa Sen | Photo Credit: Karthik Venkatraman “Run! Run faster and you will get there quicker!”, is all we hear and do in our lives. We are constantly surrounded by the demand to cope no matter how. On the other end of the spectrum, our ancient practices teach us to be still. Yoga and classical […]

By Akshit Jindal 5 min read
Food Gastronomy

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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Chennai’s artists sketch their way through Inktober

October comes with the annual ritual of ‘Inktober’, where artists from across the world take on the challenge of creating one ink sketch a day | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement October in Chennai is a bit of a mixed bag because there are festivities to look forward to, the arrival of the monsoon, and the […]

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Assouline opens its first Indian flagship store in New Delhi with a curated luxury library experience

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Fashion • Atelier

Deepavali 2026 fashion trends: From jewel tones to modern saris, designers decode festive dressing

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Homes and Gardens

Why durable paints are gaining ground in India’s real estate market

Over the past two decades, Indian consumers have become more selective in…
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Beyond the beach: Exploring Galle through Otherland’s local experiences

An aerial view of Galle’s coastline “A stone’s throw” is a phrase…
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01 • AGRI-BUSINESS

After studying India for 5 years, Dutch team offers tech for pesticide-free food production

4 min read Oct 22

Centre suspends over 4,000 fertiliser distributor licences on hoarding charges

2 min read Oct 22
Commodities & Tech View Desk
02 • AYURVEDA

Classical Panchakarma Centres in Kerala Integrate Genomic Prakriti Mapping

5 min read • AYUSH & Longevity

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03 • BUDGET

Capital Expenditure Multiplier: How Sovereign Green Bonds Are Funding Metro Rail

5 min read • Fiscal Architecture

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04 • ECONOMY

BPCL shifts crude sourcing towards Middle East as Russian oil loses price edge

3 min read Oct 26

Swiping in dark: The hidden cost of plastic money

4 min read Oct 26
Macroeconomics View Desk
05 • ENTERTAINMENT

Chennai’s artists sketch their way through Inktober

3 min read Oct 27

‘King’: Shah Rukh Khan exudes intensity in new poster from actioner

2 min read Oct 27
Cinema & Culture View Desk
06 • FASHION

Deepavali 2026 fashion trends: From jewel tones to modern saris, designers decode festive dressing

8 min read Oct 24

Plastic mats to a grandma’s silk swatch: the curious origins of five collections at Fashion Week

8 min read Oct 22
Sartorial & Craft View Desk
07 • FITNESS

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

5 min read Oct 21

Triathlete Suresh Sam Chandy eyes sixth Ironman title after a successful stint in Brazil

3 min read Oct 21
Kinesiology & Movement View Desk
08 • FOOD

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

2 min read Oct 21

Step into Pongal with a village-style harvest spread

2 min read Oct 21
Gastronomy & Ferments View Desk
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

5 min read Oct 21
Clinical Medicine View Desk
10 • HOMES AND GARDENS

Why durable paints are gaining ground in India’s real estate market

7 min read Oct 24

Shigeru Ban on paper architecture and sustainability

4 min read Oct 23
Tropical Modernism View Desk
11 • INDIA

The Muslim ‘other’: SIR and the BJP’s Refugee-Infiltrator Politics

13 min read Oct 27

Google AI Privacy: How Personal Data Fuels Ads

7 min read Oct 27
National Bureau View Desk
12 • INDUSTRY

What the new E100 vehicle rules mean | Explained

4 min read Oct 27

Tata Motors clears key shareholding threshold for takeover of Italian truck maker Iveco

2 min read Oct 27
Heavy Manufacturing View Desk
13 • LUXURY

Assouline opens its first Indian flagship store in New Delhi with a curated luxury library experience

4 min read Oct 23

At Jaipur’s City Palace, Forevermark celebrates diamonds and individuality

4 min read Oct 23
Horology & Bespoke View Desk
14 • MARKETS

Rupee falls 7 paise to 95.22 against U.S. dollar in early trade on Tuesday

2 min read Oct 27

Stock markets fall in early trade on Tuesday amid elevated crude oil prices and IT selling

3 min read Oct 27
Dalal Street & Equities View Desk
15 • SPORT

IND vs NZ third T20I: India opts to bowl against New Zealand

1 min read Oct 27

Zubair frustrates TN after host’s bowlers come to the party

3 min read Oct 27
High Performance & Test View Desk
16 • STATES

Rajasthan rains: Death toll rises to 22, CM visits affected areas in Jaipur

5 min read Oct 21

MCD starts demolition drive in Bhalswa colony in north-west Delhi

1 min read Oct 21
Federal & Regional View Desk
17 • TRAVEL

Beyond the beach: Exploring Galle through Otherland’s local experiences

4 min read Oct 24

Karnataka’s coffee country: Inside its most immersive plantation stays

7 min read Oct 23
Slow Journeys & Heritage View Desk
18 • WORLD

U.S. judge halts tree-cutting at Trump’s golf course project

2 min read Oct 27

Bolsonaro’s party says it recognises Lula’s election win in Brazil

4 min read Oct 27
Diplomatic & Global South View Desk
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