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Akshit Jindal October 24, 2026
World

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China, South Korean media reports

Kim Jong Un delivers a speech during a session of the Supreme People’s Assembly at parliament in Pyongyang. | Photo Credit: AP North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited China in his first visit to the country in a year, according to South Korea’s Yonhap news agency. The agency cited an unidentified government source […]

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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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A Fight Against Second-Class Citizenship in India

One should be worried about the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the country’s electoral rolls not merely for its potential to benefit the ruling alliance and harm rival political formations. It is, of course, true that the SIR’s immediate effect would arguably be beneficial to the ruling alliance. But arguing against the SIR exercise […]

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China, South Korean media reports

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Coimbatore boy to represent India at Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship 2026

Guru Tarun SK | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Guru Tarun SK is just a…

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PM Modi, Vladimir Putin direct officials to expand cooperation, target $100 bn trade by 2030: Envoy

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Akshit Jindal October 24, 2026
India

How the Election Commission’s Revision Exercise Risks Fracturing Indian Citizenship

On the afternoon of May 25, 2024, beneath the blazing Delhi sun, I joined the long queue at my polling booth to cast my vote in India’s 18th general election. We were a diverse group: young and old, in burkhas, saris, and jeans, posh South Delhi types and women from the local basti, bound together […]

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Akshit Jindal World

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China, South Korean media reports

Kim Jong Un delivers a speech during a session of the Supreme People’s Assembly at parliament in Pyongyang. | Photo Credit: AP North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited China in his first visit to the country in a year, according to South Korea’s Yonhap news agency. The agency cited an unidentified government source […]

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Akshit Jindal Sport

Coimbatore boy to represent India at Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship 2026

Guru Tarun SK | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Guru Tarun SK is just a few hours away from the race of his lifetime when he speaks to us over phone from Thailand. The Coimbatore-based 10-year-old has been selected by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) to represent India in the Under-12 category […]

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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

IndusInd Bank posts profit of ₹1,242 crores in Q2; asset quality improvement and interest income drives growth

IndusInd Bank Limited posted a net profit of ₹1,242 crore for the quarter ended September, up 20% sequentially and trimming net loss of ₹437 for the same quarter in the preceding year. The bank had incurred net loss for the same period in previous year due to an increase in microfinance provisioning and write-offs.  The bank’s bottom […]

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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

Indian markets snap 1-week rally following surge in crude, FII outflows

Foreign institutional investors remain net sellers in Indian equities. (Representational image) | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Indian markets declined on Friday (October 23, 2026), snapping the one-week rally, with most indices ending in red following a surge in crude prices and foreign fund outflows.   Sensex plunged over 1% during the day before settling at 73,123.83, […]

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Industry Manufacturing

Commerce Ministry identifying AI-proof professions, sectors where India can take global lead: Goyal

The Commerce Ministry is identifying professions that are less vulnerable to artificial intelligence (AI) to prepare for the fast-changing technological landscape and tap opportunities for India to emerge as a global leader, Union Minister Piyush Goyal has said. The Commerce and Industry Minister said that the focus would be on sectors where AI could improve […]

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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: […]

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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 […]

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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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Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is a massive improvement over the original

This October is turning out to be a case of thanking yourself for holding out on playing certain open world games, starting with the Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition which launched on October 1, 2026 with its new expansion that made the game complete. Now it is the turn of 2024’s Dragon Dogma 2; Dark […]

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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

IndusInd Bank posts profit of ₹1,242 crores in Q2; asset quality improvement and interest income drives growth

3 min read Oct 23

Crude oil sourcing presently volatile; procuring more on landed basis: HPCL Chief

2 min read Oct 23
Macroeconomics View Desk
05 • ENTERTAINMENT

Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is a massive improvement over the original

6 min read Oct 24

Jose Dominic of CGH Earth debuts as an artist at The Plav, his new gallery in Kochi

5 min read Oct 24
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

A Fight Against Second-Class Citizenship in India

9 min read Oct 24

How the Election Commission’s Revision Exercise Risks Fracturing Indian Citizenship

11 min read Oct 24
National Bureau View Desk
12 • INDUSTRY

Commerce Ministry identifying AI-proof professions, sectors where India can take global lead: Goyal

3 min read Oct 24

U.S. FDA issues four observations to Gland Pharma formulation facility near Hyderabad

1 min read Oct 24
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

Indian markets snap 1-week rally following surge in crude, FII outflows

2 min read Oct 23

Rupee falls 12 paise to close at 94.93 against U.S. dollar

3 min read Oct 23
Dalal Street & Equities View Desk
15 • SPORT

Coimbatore boy to represent India at Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship 2026

2 min read Oct 24

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

1 min read Oct 24
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

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China, South Korean media reports

2 min read Oct 24

PM Modi, Vladimir Putin direct officials to expand cooperation, target $100 bn trade by 2030: Envoy

2 min read Oct 24
Diplomatic & Global South View Desk
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