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Akshit Jindal November 5, 2026
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Deepavali 2026: From Hermès to Cartier, luxury brands get festive

International luxury houses come to play this Deepavali | Photo Credit: Special arrangement There are few things luxury loves more than a captive audience with an appetite for shopping. Deepavali, with its gold purchases, elaborate gifting, and new wardrobes, is practically a love language for the industry. India’s luxury market is estimated at around $12 […]

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Akshit Jindal Oct 31, 2026
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Why Sri Lanka’s tourism is thriving amid crises while Keralam struggles to regain lost ground despite its advantages

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AAP’s political crisis: Punjab and the INDIA bloc

The last time Arvind Kejriwal made headlines was on October 10, when he was detained outside his residence while protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. It was a day of major protests across Delhi, and at least four other former Chief Ministers were detained, including West Bengal’s Mamata Banerjee. In electoral politics, what you […]

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Amish Shah claims victory in Arizona, sixth Indian-American in U.S. House

Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in Arizona’s first district Dr Amish Shah gestures during…

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PSG, Barca turn on the magic, United posts win

Barcelona’s Raphinha celebrates scoring their second goal. | Photo Credit: Reuters Manchester United fought…

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Damning report: On Justice Muralidhar’s report on Israeli atrocities

Briefing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) last week on the International Commission of…

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Dominant India storms into the final

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Akshit Jindal November 4, 2026
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Serbian Student Movement: Lessons for India’s Youth

Supporters of the electoral list “Student List – Students Win” celebrate after Aleksandar Vucic, Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) prime ministerial candidate, conceded defeat in the parliamentary election in Belgrade, Serbia, on October 26, 2026. | Photo Credit: UROS ARSIC/REUTERS The Serbian student movement’s success in the October 25 election has coincided with the young protesters […]

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Amish Shah claims victory in Arizona, sixth Indian-American in U.S. House

Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in Arizona’s first district Dr Amish Shah gestures during his speech in Arizona on November 4, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Indian-American physician Amish Shah has made history after becoming the first from the community to represent Arizona in Congress. Dr. Shah, 48, claimed victory in the election for the […]

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PSG, Barca turn on the magic, United posts win

Barcelona’s Raphinha celebrates scoring their second goal. | Photo Credit: Reuters Manchester United fought back from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday (November 3, 2026) to hand beleaguered manager Michael Carrick a reprieve, while holder Paris Saint-Germain continued its perfect start in the competition by hitting Villarreal for […]

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Textile industry welcomes customs duty exemption extension for cotton

With daily cotton arrivals remaining dull at fewer than 70,000 bales a day during the first month of the current cotton marketing season (October 2026 to September 2027) and the Government of India deciding to extend the customs duty exemption on cotton till the end of December, the textile industry hopes there will be adequate […]

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Economy Monetary Policy

U.S. midterm elections: An economy under pressure, political shift and the road ahead

Beyond their political implications, the results raise important questions about the future direction of the world’s largest economy, particularly as American households grapple with rising living costs, persistent inflation and high borrowing expenses. | Photo Credit: AP The 2026 U.S. midterm elections have dealt a significant political setback to President Donald Trump, with Democrats securing […]

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‘Something out of ordinary’: Nirmala Sitharaman interacts with college students who witnessed Parliament’s Budget session live

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in a group picture with youngsters during the Youth Dialogue on Budget 2026, in New Delhi on February 1, 2026. Picture: X/@nsitharamanoffc via ANI. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Sunday (February 1, 2026), interacted with 30 university students who witnessed the session live in Parliament from the Lok Sabha […]

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Rupee falls 9 paise to 94.55 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Representational image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee depreciated 9 paise to 94.55 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Thursday (November 5, 2026) pressured by the broad strength of the American currency in the overseas market. Forex traders said a positive domestic market and softening of crude oil prices cushioned the downside. […]

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ED action in Reliance Anil Ambani Group cases | Explained

File picture of Anil Ambani. The ED’s money-laundering probe is based on multiple First Information Reports registered by the CBI, the EOW of the Delhi Police, and the EOW of the Mumbai Police. | Photo Credit: Reuters The story so far: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has cumulatively attached or seized assets worth about ₹23,100 crore […]

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

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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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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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Alternative live music venue The Moonshine Project gets set to open a new branch in Hyderabad

Capricio performs to a packed house | Photo Credit: Shitabh Pillai/Special Arrangement The Moonshine Project/EXT in Hyderabad is set to open a new branch at the city’s commercial hotspot, Neopolis in Kokapet. “It will be a dream come true,” shares TMP’s co-founder Hemender Reddy. It is a quiet morning at this alternative live music venue […]

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Deepavali 2026: From Hermès to Cartier, luxury brands get festive

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Anurag Gupta takes water hyacinth from pond to runway

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Homes and Gardens

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

Can Chennai build taller and unlock greater value from its urban land?…
Travel • Slow Journeys

Why Sri Lanka’s tourism is thriving amid crises while Keralam struggles to regain lost ground despite its advantages

The Galle Dutch Fort Lighthouse surrounded by coconut trees in Sri Lanka,…
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01 • AGRI-BUSINESS

Textile industry welcomes customs duty exemption extension for cotton

2 min read Oct 31

Government extends import duty exemption for cotton

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02 • AYURVEDA

Classical Panchakarma Centres in Kerala Integrate Genomic Prakriti Mapping

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03 • BUDGET

‘Something out of ordinary’: Nirmala Sitharaman interacts with college students who witnessed Parliament’s Budget session live

2 min read Nov 3

Union Budget 2026: VB-G RAM G gets ₹95,692.31 crore; experts warn it falls far short of allocation needed to guarantee 125 workdays

1 min read Nov 3
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04 • ECONOMY

U.S. midterm elections: An economy under pressure, political shift and the road ahead

1 min read Nov 5

Centre earmarks ₹2,814 crore to boost lithium, nickel processing

2 min read Nov 4
Macroeconomics View Desk
05 • ENTERTAINMENT

Alternative live music venue The Moonshine Project gets set to open a new branch in Hyderabad

4 min read Nov 5

‘Ramayana’: Beyond Rama and Ravana, here’s who plays whom in Nitesh Tiwari’s adaptation

4 min read Nov 4
Cinema & Culture View Desk
06 • FASHION

Anurag Gupta takes water hyacinth from pond to runway

4 min read Nov 5

Gatsby Collection’s festive edits explore contemporary menswear and womenswear

3 min read Nov 2
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

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

AAP’s political crisis: Punjab and the INDIA bloc

10 min read Nov 4

Serbian Student Movement: Lessons for India’s Youth

6 min read Nov 4
National Bureau View Desk
12 • INDUSTRY

ED action in Reliance Anil Ambani Group cases | Explained

1 min read Nov 5

Apollo Hospitals’ Q2 revenue rises 23%; profit up 32% on broad-based growth

3 min read Nov 4
Heavy Manufacturing View Desk
13 • LUXURY

Deepavali 2026: From Hermès to Cartier, luxury brands get festive

5 min read Nov 5

Stop-motion short film ‘The Godawan’ talks about the conservation of the Great Indian Bustard

5 min read Nov 3
Horology & Bespoke View Desk
14 • MARKETS

Rupee falls 9 paise to 94.55 against U.S. dollar in early trade

2 min read Nov 5

Rupee gains 17 paise to settle at 94.58 against U.S. dollar

2 min read Nov 4
Dalal Street & Equities View Desk
15 • SPORT

PSG, Barca turn on the magic, United posts win

2 min read Nov 5

Dominant India storms into the final

3 min read Nov 4
High Performance & Test View Desk
16 • STATES

Cyclone Murasu: All 70 gates of Prakasam Barrage opened; 71,000 cusecs released into Krishna

2 min read Nov 4

How a network of volunteers from Tamil Nadu are enabling underserved communities to access healthcare services with ease and dignity

5 min read Oct 31
Federal & Regional View Desk
17 • TRAVEL

Why Sri Lanka’s tourism is thriving amid crises while Keralam struggles to regain lost ground despite its advantages

1 min read Oct 31

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

7 min read Oct 30
Slow Journeys & Heritage View Desk
18 • WORLD

Amish Shah claims victory in Arizona, sixth Indian-American in U.S. House

3 min read Nov 5

Damning report: On Justice Muralidhar’s report on Israeli atrocities

3 min read Nov 4
Diplomatic & Global South View Desk
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