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Akshit Jindal October 31, 2026
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ISL: Goals a worry for CFC and KBFC ahead of Southern derby

Chennaiyin has managed just one goal from three matches so far. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU Ahead of the Indian Super League contest, Chennaiyin FC head coach Clifford Miranda and his Kerala Blasters FC counterpart Ashley Westwood talked about their team’s early-season attacking frailties. After three games each, Chennaiyin lies 12th (one point) while KBFC […]

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

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Akshit Jindal Budget

Finance Ministry to conduct factory visits for ground-level inputs ahead of Budget planning

In a first, the Union Finance Ministry has launched a nationwide programme of field visits to manufacturing units and industrial clusters as the government seeks ground-level industry feedback to support economic policymaking and manage challenges arising from the ongoing West Asia crisis. The initiative, led by the Department of Economic Affairs in the Finance Ministry, […]

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ISL: Goals a worry for CFC and KBFC ahead of Southern derby

Chennaiyin has managed just one goal from three matches so far. | Photo Credit:…

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What we know about Binance’s multi-billion-dollar crypto hack | Explained

Binance shared that the “security incident” led to estimated losses totalling around $6.3 billion…

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Why the Left is losing ground to the Right, and how it can reclaim the politics of hope

My fascination with the distinction between the Left and the Right began during classes…

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Xanthe, Lorenzo, Knotty Emperor and Hyperdrive shine

Xanthe, Lorenzo, Knotty Emperor and Hyperdrive shone when the horses were exercised here on…

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Akshit Jindal October 30, 2026
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Data Centres in a Drought: Who Pays the Price?

Farmers in Ankapur village of Nizamabad district, Telangana, preparing the fields to plant garlic, a low-water alternative crop, on October 27, 2026. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has asked farmers to defer a crop cycle to conserve drinking water. | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal In the last week of September, Maharashtra declared 265 of its 358 […]

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What we know about Binance’s multi-billion-dollar crypto hack | Explained

Binance shared that the “security incident” led to estimated losses totalling around $6.3 billion [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS The story so far: One of the world’s top cryptocurrency exchange platforms, Binance, was hit by a cyberattack on October 29 that led to the loss of assets valued at over $6 billion. While the facts […]

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ISL: Goals a worry for CFC and KBFC ahead of Southern derby

Chennaiyin has managed just one goal from three matches so far. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU Ahead of the Indian Super League contest, Chennaiyin FC head coach Clifford Miranda and his Kerala Blasters FC counterpart Ashley Westwood talked about their team’s early-season attacking frailties. After three games each, Chennaiyin lies 12th (one point) while KBFC […]

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Government extends import duty exemption for cotton

Image used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: Reuters The Finance Ministry extended the import duty on cotton until December 31, 2026, providing relief to the largest cotton consumer—the textile industry. In a notification issued on Friday, October 30, 2026, the Finance Ministry said the exemption, which had been granted in May this year, […]

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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

Finance Ministry to conduct factory visits for ground-level inputs ahead of Budget planning

In a first, the Union Finance Ministry has launched a nationwide programme of field visits to manufacturing units and industrial clusters as the government seeks ground-level industry feedback to support economic policymaking and manage challenges arising from the ongoing West Asia crisis. The initiative, led by the Department of Economic Affairs in the Finance Ministry, […]

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Milky Mist H1 PAT grows 308.4%

Tamil Nadu-head quartered Milky Mist Dairy Food, which listed on the stocks markets in August this year, registered 308.4% growth in profit after tax during April-September compared with the corresponding period last fiscal. According to K. Rathnam, its wholetime director and Chief Executive Officer, revenue from operations during the first half of the current fiscal […]

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Capgemini’s operations business outpaces core IT for third straight quarter

Capgemini’s headquarters in Paris | Photo Credit: Reuters Capgemini’s Operations & Engineering business grew faster than its core technology services for the third consecutive quarter, extending a trend that began in late 2025, as acquisitions and rising demand for technology-led business transformation fuelled growth. Operations & Engineering expanded 26.9% year-on-year at constant exchange rates in […]

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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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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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‘Shootout at Wadala’ director Sanjay Gupta passes away

Sanjay Gupta | Photo Credit: _SanjayGupta/X Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, known for making crime-thrillers like, Shootout at Wadala, Kaabil and Kaante, has passed away at the age of 57 on October 30, 2026. He died due to a head injury at his home. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit confirmed the news on social media and wrote, “It’s really […]

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Karishma Shahani Khan’s TARA showcase in Mumbai explores upcycled fashion and Indian crafts

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Can higher FSI reshape Chennai’s real estate market and skyline?

Can Chennai build taller and unlock greater value from its urban land?…
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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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01 • AGRI-BUSINESS

Government extends import duty exemption for cotton

1 min read Oct 31

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

4 min read Oct 22
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02 • AYURVEDA

Classical Panchakarma Centres in Kerala Integrate Genomic Prakriti Mapping

5 min read • AYUSH & Longevity

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03 • BUDGET

Finance Ministry to conduct factory visits for ground-level inputs ahead of Budget planning

3 min read Oct 31

Finance Ministry to conduct factory visits for ground-level inputs ahead of Budget planning

3 min read Oct 31
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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

‘Shootout at Wadala’ director Sanjay Gupta passes away

2 min read Oct 31

Bhushan Kumar joins Rishab Shetty for two-part biopic on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

2 min read Oct 31
Cinema & Culture View Desk
06 • FASHION

Karishma Shahani Khan’s TARA showcase in Mumbai explores upcycled fashion and Indian crafts

6 min read Oct 31

Inside the making of Ramayana’s elaborate jewellery inspired by India’s ancient craftsmanship

4 min read Oct 31
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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
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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

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

Can higher FSI reshape Chennai’s real estate market and skyline?

5 min read Oct 31

Deepavali decor ddeas: Bringing Indian textiles, metalwork and craft into your home

9 min read Oct 31
Tropical Modernism View Desk
11 • INDIA

Why the Left is losing ground to the Right, and how it can reclaim the politics of hope

7 min read Oct 31

Data Centres in a Drought: Who Pays the Price?

5 min read Oct 30
National Bureau View Desk
12 • INDUSTRY

Capgemini’s operations business outpaces core IT for third straight quarter

2 min read Oct 31

Miele eyes 22% growth, doubles India dealer network as premiumisation picks up

2 min read Oct 31
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

Milky Mist H1 PAT grows 308.4%

1 min read Oct 30

Jio Platforms shares surge 28% since market debut

2 min read Oct 30
Dalal Street & Equities View Desk
15 • SPORT

ISL: Goals a worry for CFC and KBFC ahead of Southern derby

2 min read Oct 31

Xanthe, Lorenzo, Knotty Emperor and Hyperdrive shine

1 min read Oct 31
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

What we know about Binance’s multi-billion-dollar crypto hack | Explained

1 min read Oct 31

Fears of violence as France braces for Halloween protests

4 min read Oct 31
Diplomatic & Global South View Desk
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