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Akshit Jindal October 28, 2026
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India must cut foreign dependence across semiconductor value chain; needs to build capabilities beyond chip design, says Semiconductor Lab chief

India must build domestic capabilities across the semiconductor value chain, from manufacturing and materials to research and specialised skills, to reduce dependence on foreign technologies and strengthen supply-chain resilience, Dr. Kamaljeet Singh, Director-General of the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Mohali, said on Tuesday. Speaking at the inaugural session of the Semiconductor Summit 2026, organised by SRM […]

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

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Former DMK Minister Anbil Mahesh Held in Private School Bribery Case

Former Tamil Nadu School Education Minister and DMK leader Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi was arrested in Chennai on October 26 on charges of corruption, hours after the Madras High Court dismissed his anticipatory bail petition, making him the first former Minister to be arrested after the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government assumed office in May 2026. […]

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More than 100 people killed in Sudanese army drone attack on market, says Sudanese rights group

More than 100 people were killed in a Sudanese military drone strike on a…

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Snapping ties abruptly with a match made in heaven

In one fell swoop, without warning or indication, without even a hint of what…

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Attacks kill at least 60 Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia, church says

Two attacks in Ethiopia’s Oromia region killed at least 60 Orthodox Christians, the country’s…

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Badoni struck his second successive double century. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy The best…

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Akshit Jindal October 27, 2026
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Maharashtra Sugarcane Farmers Protest Ethanol Policy, Demand Relief

Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana president and former MP Raju Shetti leading a 185-km bike rally through Kolhapur district demanding higher sugarcane prices in Maharashtra. | Photo Credit: By Special Arrangement Thousands of sugarcane farmers joined a 185-km bike rally led by Raju Shetti of the Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana through almost all the major towns of Kolhapur […]

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More than 100 people killed in Sudanese army drone attack on market, says Sudanese rights group

More than 100 people were killed in a Sudanese military drone strike on a busy market in Nyala, the capital city of the South Darfur province in southwestern Sudan, said Emergency Lawyers, a rights group tracking violence in the country, in a statement on Tuesday (October 27, 2026). The strike, which it says happened on […]

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Snapping ties abruptly with a match made in heaven

In one fell swoop, without warning or indication, without even a hint of what was coming, a 26-year-old association was snapped in a jiffy. Inarguably the greatest son of the soil was let go without so much as a thank you, a decision that has so infuriated members and supporters that the ‘offending’ party is […]

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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 […]

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On the question of KIIFB’s future

In July, Keralam’s newly elected UDF government set up an expert panel to review the functioning of Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB). The panel, headed by a former civil servant, was tasked with recommending measures to restructure KIIFB and strengthen the government’s institutional capabilities, among other things. The committee has recently submitted its report, […]

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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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Tata Power in MoU with BPCL to develop 110 kV power infra at Mumbai refinery project

Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangements Tata Power Company Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) to develop 110 kV power infrastructure involving an investment of around ₹250 crore. The project will meet the 90 MW power requirement of BPCL’s Petro Resid Fluidised […]

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India must cut foreign dependence across semiconductor value chain; needs to build capabilities beyond chip design, says Semiconductor Lab chief

India must build domestic capabilities across the semiconductor value chain, from manufacturing and materials to research and specialised skills, to reduce dependence on foreign technologies and strengthen supply-chain resilience, Dr. Kamaljeet Singh, Director-General of the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Mohali, said on Tuesday. Speaking at the inaugural session of the Semiconductor Summit 2026, organised by SRM […]

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

Modern neurobiology examines seasonal Ritucharya protocols for cortisol regulation.

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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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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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Anandhi interview: Garividi Lakshmi was my toughest role, but the hardships feel trivial now

Anandhi has been on the move, promoting Garividi Lakshmi. The Telugu film narrates the story of Garividi Lakshmi, the Vizianagaram-based Burra Katha artiste, and seeks to give the folk icon her due. Away from showbiz, Anandhi is Rakshita — the name she goes by back home in Warangal. She began acting while still in high […]

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

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

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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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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

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03 • BUDGET

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

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04 • ECONOMY

On the question of KIIFB’s future

5 min read Oct 28

Nayara Energy hikes petrol by ₹5, diesel by ₹3

4 min read Oct 27
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05 • ENTERTAINMENT

Anandhi interview: Garividi Lakshmi was my toughest role, but the hardships feel trivial now

8 min read Oct 28

‘In The Mood For Marriage’ series review: The chaos and charm of finding a partner

3 min read Oct 27
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06 • FASHION

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

8 min read Oct 28

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

8 min read Oct 24
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
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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

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
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11 • INDIA

Former DMK Minister Anbil Mahesh Held in Private School Bribery Case

6 min read Oct 27

Maharashtra Sugarcane Farmers Protest Ethanol Policy, Demand Relief

6 min read Oct 27
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12 • INDUSTRY

India must cut foreign dependence across semiconductor value chain; needs to build capabilities beyond chip design, says Semiconductor Lab chief

4 min read Oct 28

Rupee closes marginally up three paise at 95.12 against U.S. dollar amid elevated crude oil prices

3 min read Oct 28
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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

Tata Power in MoU with BPCL to develop 110 kV power infra at Mumbai refinery project

1 min read Oct 27

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

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

Snapping ties abruptly with a match made in heaven

9 min read Oct 28

Badoni, Mathur spearhead a perfect day for Delhi

3 min read Oct 27
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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
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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

More than 100 people killed in Sudanese army drone attack on market, says Sudanese rights group

5 min read Oct 28

Attacks kill at least 60 Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia, church says

3 min read Oct 28
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