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Akshit Jindal October 30, 2026
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Marco Rubio hosts G20 Foreign Ministers as Iran, Ukraine wars divide members

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host his G20 counterparts, including Russia’s Sergei Lavrov, for talks on Friday (October 30, 2026) that are expected to be fractious, with wars in Ukraine and Iran and surging energy prices fanning discord. The Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, taking place just days before crucial U.S. midterm […]

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Akshit Jindal Oct 30, 2026
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Sitla Estate, Mukteshwar: Why this 40 acre Himalayan retreat has just 12 rooms

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Who Speaks for Kashmiri Muslims? A History of Religious Authority

In Kashmir, struggles over religious authority have long shaped the boundaries of legitimate religious expression and the meaning of communal identity. From the Dogra administration’s interventions in disputes between rival Mirwaizes in the 19th century to contemporary attempts to regulate religious institutions, the question of who speaks for Kashmiri Muslims has remained unresolved. The recent […]

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Marco Rubio hosts G20 Foreign Ministers as Iran, Ukraine wars divide members

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host his G20 counterparts, including Russia’s Sergei…

SPORT • 08:18 IST

Meet freestyle footballer Muhammed Riswan, one of the two Indian creators to win the Instagram Rings 2026

Muhammed Riswan | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Muhammed Riswan’s relationship with football began as…

WORLD • 06:54 IST

Bangladesh police recovers body of ex-air force officer from river in Dhaka; investigation underway into his disappearance and ties to a video of Sheikh Hasina

Tongi River Police Outpost officer-in-charge Firoz Uddin said police recovered the body of Tahsif…

SPORT • 06:28 IST

Mumbai Indians appoint Robin Uthappa as batting coach

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Akshit Jindal October 29, 2026
India

Punjab Drug Crisis: Jhota’s Killing Puts AAP on the Back Foot

Since 2023, Parminder Singh Jhota, a 40-year-old anti-drug campaigner in Punjab’s Mansa district, had repeatedly been confronting Ashwani Kumar, a pharmacist accused of illegally selling psychotropic medicines. Jhota often livestreamed these confrontations on Facebook, where he had more than 63,000 followers. During one such confrontation in 2023, Jhota and his associates accused Kumar of selling […]

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Marco Rubio hosts G20 Foreign Ministers as Iran, Ukraine wars divide members

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host his G20 counterparts, including Russia’s Sergei Lavrov, for talks on Friday (October 30, 2026) that are expected to be fractious, with wars in Ukraine and Iran and surging energy prices fanning discord. The Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, taking place just days before crucial U.S. midterm […]

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Meet freestyle footballer Muhammed Riswan, one of the two Indian creators to win the Instagram Rings 2026

Muhammed Riswan | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Muhammed Riswan’s relationship with football began as a kid in Areekode, Malappuram, playing in district tournaments. However, a fractured arm when he was a teenager forced him to take a break from the field. But today, he does freestyle football (the art of performing tricks with a football), […]

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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
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Deepavali sales expected to gain momentum in Coimbatore next week

While the commercial streets of Coimbatore city are crowded for Deepavali purchases, retailers believe that a pick up in sales will happen only next week. | Photo Credit: S. SIVA SARAVANAN Shopping for the Deepavali festival in Coimbatore city this year is expected to pick up next week across sectors. President of the Indian Chamber of […]

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Budget Fiscal Architecture

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 rises 7 paise to 95.19 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee gained 7 paise to 95.19 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Friday (October 30, 2026) supported by a softer greenback and declining U.S. treasury yields, though climbing crude oil prices prevented larger gains. According to forex traders, sustained inflows and […]

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Industry Manufacturing

What’s next for Jio after India’s biggest-ever IPO? | Explained

A woman records a drone show depicting the Jio Platforms Ltd. IPO in Mumbai, on October 28, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters The story so far:Jio Platforms Limited made its market debut on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Wednesday (October 28, 2026), after an overwhelming response from investors, […]

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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

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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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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Tribute | The Gandhian in Jogen Chowdhury

Inside Jogen Chowdhury’s Kolkata studio, the panoramic painting with the Mahatma in the background | Photo Credit: Rohit Chawla What was it about Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi that kept drawing Jogen Chowdhury to him? I found myself wondering this while photographing the artist in his Kolkata studio in 2020 with his panoramic painting with the Mahatma […]

Luxury • Horology & Craft

de Gournay makes its India debut with Thomas Goode in Delhi

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Fashion • Atelier

Playful luxury: Studio Tara’s jewellery celebrates bold contemporary shapes, with restraint

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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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Sitla Estate, Mukteshwar: Why this 40 acre Himalayan retreat has just 12 rooms

I learn about apple farming, ligudva fiddle ferns and the man-eaters of…
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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

Deepavali sales expected to gain momentum in Coimbatore next week

2 min read Oct 29

Coal India profit jumps 57% as higher offtake, prices weigh over costs

1 min read Oct 29
Macroeconomics View Desk
05 • ENTERTAINMENT

Tribute | The Gandhian in Jogen Chowdhury

4 min read Oct 30

‘Pyre’ movie review: An ode to the resilience of love

4 min read Oct 30
Cinema & Culture View Desk
06 • FASHION

Playful luxury: Studio Tara’s jewellery celebrates bold contemporary shapes, with restraint

3 min read Oct 30

ChatGPT’s virtual try on moves the trial room to your phone this festive season

8 min read Oct 28
Sartorial & Craft View Desk
07 • FITNESS

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

1 min read Oct 29

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

5 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

Who Speaks for Kashmiri Muslims? A History of Religious Authority

11 min read Oct 29

Punjab Drug Crisis: Jhota’s Killing Puts AAP on the Back Foot

14 min read Oct 29
National Bureau View Desk
12 • INDUSTRY

What’s next for Jio after India’s biggest-ever IPO? | Explained

1 min read Oct 30

Markets extend previous session’s rally amid buying in IT firms, earnings-driven demand in Trent

2 min read Oct 30
Heavy Manufacturing View Desk
13 • LUXURY

de Gournay makes its India debut with Thomas Goode in Delhi

4 min read Oct 29

10 luxury gifts for Diwali: From fine fragrance to fine jewellery

7 min read Oct 29
Horology & Bespoke View Desk
14 • MARKETS

Rupee rises 7 paise to 95.19 against U.S. dollar in early trade

2 min read Oct 30

Supreme Court refuses to order ‘full public disclosure’ of ultimate beneficiaries of AIFs, FPIs without ‘legal framework’

4 min read Oct 29
Dalal Street & Equities View Desk
15 • SPORT

Meet freestyle footballer Muhammed Riswan, one of the two Indian creators to win the Instagram Rings 2026

3 min read Oct 30

Mumbai Indians appoint Robin Uthappa as batting coach

2 min read Oct 30
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

Sitla Estate, Mukteshwar: Why this 40 acre Himalayan retreat has just 12 rooms

7 min read Oct 30

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

4 min read Oct 24
Slow Journeys & Heritage View Desk
18 • WORLD

Marco Rubio hosts G20 Foreign Ministers as Iran, Ukraine wars divide members

4 min read Oct 30

Bangladesh police recovers body of ex-air force officer from river in Dhaka; investigation underway into his disappearance and ties to a video of Sheikh Hasina

2 min read Oct 30
Diplomatic & Global South View Desk
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