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Akshit Jindal November 15, 2026
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Bomb rips through Damascus suburb; killing 2, including child

The wreckage of two cars lies behind cordon tape after an explosive device planted in a vehicle detonated, according to Syria’s Interior Ministry, in Jaramana, a suburb of Damascus, Syria, on November 14, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP An explosive device placed inside a car in a suburb of Syria’s capital exploded on Saturday evening […]

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Hampi’s Islamic heritage: An overlooked chapter in Vijayanagara history

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Why India’s legislative councils remain a contentious institution

Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) elections in several States, including Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, made news recently. The results were read mainly for what they said about voter sentiment and which side, the ruling BJP or the opposition, has the advantage in the coming election season. A Legislative Council is the second chamber, or Upper House, […]

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Batters need to fire as India targets series win

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Akshit Jindal November 14, 2026
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Quad Summit 2026: Can the Grouping Rediscover Its Purpose?

The world has never been so disorderly, not since the end of the Second World War. Conflicts are getting prolonged, global supply chains are getting stretched, free navigation through the seas is being held hostage to critical choke points that have been weaponised, and global institutions like the UN and the WTO do not seem […]

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Bomb rips through Damascus suburb; killing 2, including child

The wreckage of two cars lies behind cordon tape after an explosive device planted in a vehicle detonated, according to Syria’s Interior Ministry, in Jaramana, a suburb of Damascus, Syria, on November 14, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP An explosive device placed inside a car in a suburb of Syria’s capital exploded on Saturday evening […]

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Batters need to fire as India targets series win

Real struggle: Rohit has looked out of sorts in the ODI series. File. | Photo Credit: AP The Indian batters would be determined to put up a much improved performance against the seamless ball with the series at stake in the fifth and final ODI against New Zealand on Sunday (November 15, 2026). India leads […]

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Sugar output jumps 9.65 lakh tonnes as 184 mills begin crushing

136 mills have started operations in Maharashtra and 19 in Uttar Pradesh. | Photo Credit: istock.com As many as 184 sugar mills have produced 12.85 lakh tonnes of sugar between October 1 and November 5, marking a sharp increase of 9.65 lakh tonnes over the corresponding period last year. According to the Indian Sugar and […]

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Iron ore capacity under-utilisation in major-producing states prompt concerns as India sets 2047 target

With India’s iron ore demand projected to rise to 772 million tonnes (MT) by 2047, miners in Odisha, the country’s largest iron ore reserve holder, are yet to utilise nearly 40% of their existing capacities, raising concerns over resource wastage and potential revenue losses. The issue has come under judicial scrutiny, with both the Supreme […]

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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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Mahanadi Coalfields files RHP for proposed IPO worth nearly ₹9,500 crore

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Coal India Limited, on Saturday (November 14, 2026) said it has filed the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) for the proposed initial public offering. The RHP, dated November 13, was filed with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the BSE […]

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Anthropic’s valuation can’t secure its moat

Money counts: Anthropic’s financial prospects depend on continuing to spend extraordinary sums of money. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic, best known as the maker of the Claude AI model, is preparing to go public at a valuation of $1.4 trillion, which could make the IPO one of the largest in […]

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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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Faith meets fitness: The Keralam church where prayers come with pull-ups

Parishioners work out at the open gym on the premises of St. Joseph’s Church in Kuriachira, Thrissur. | Photo Credit: K.K.Najeeb At St. Joseph’s Church in Kuriachira, Thrissur, Keralam, faith and fitness go hand in hand. An open gym on the church premises is drawing parishioners of all ages to stretch, sweat and stay fit. […]

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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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Jr NTR announces his next with Anil Ravipudi

Anil Ravipudi and Jr NTR | Photo Credit: @tarak9999/X Telugu superstar Jr NTR has announced his next film with filmmaker Anil Ravipudi. Taking to social media on Saturday, NTR shared a photo with Anil to confirm their collaboration, which he called to be a “laugh riot”. This will mark their first time working together. Reacting […]

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India’s housing market stays resilient as festive demand varies across cities

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Hampi’s Islamic heritage: An overlooked chapter in Vijayanagara history

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Sugar output jumps 9.65 lakh tonnes as 184 mills begin crushing

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Textile industry welcomes customs duty exemption extension 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

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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

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04 • ECONOMY

Iron ore capacity under-utilisation in major-producing states prompt concerns as India sets 2047 target

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India’s exports up 29.9% in October; trade deficit narrows to $20.09 billion

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05 • ENTERTAINMENT

Jr NTR announces his next with Anil Ravipudi

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‘Heartland’ movie review: Jessica Chastain sings a song of suspense

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06 • FASHION

Nature in every thread – The Hindu

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Bengaluru-based Tharangini Studio designs Stanley 1913’s first-ever Deepavali collection

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07 • FITNESS

Faith meets fitness: The Keralam church where prayers come with pull-ups

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

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08 • FOOD

The fifth edition of Karaikudi Sandhai showcases Chettinad textiles, crafts, and cuisine

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Step into Pongal with a village-style harvest spread

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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

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10 • HOMES AND GARDENS

India’s housing market stays resilient as festive demand varies across cities

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Diwali 2026: Rajesh Pratap Singh wants to dress your home

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11 • INDIA

Why India’s legislative councils remain a contentious institution

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Quad Summit 2026: Can the Grouping Rediscover Its Purpose?

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12 • INDUSTRY

Anthropic’s valuation can’t secure its moat

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TRAI crackdown on spam: Over 1.24 lakh mobile connections barred or disconnected in July-September

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13 • LUXURY

Gaggan Anand’s rāga in Delhi: Inside his new restaurant with Chef Rydo Anton  

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Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 4MATIC Electric launched in India with 711km range: All you need to know

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14 • MARKETS

Mahanadi Coalfields files RHP for proposed IPO worth nearly ₹9,500 crore

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Markets snap 3-day rally; Sensex drops 318 points, Nifty slips below 25,150

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15 • SPORT

Batters need to fire as India targets series win

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Martirosyan inflicts first loss on Carlsen

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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
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17 • TRAVEL

Hampi’s Islamic heritage: An overlooked chapter in Vijayanagara history

1 min read Nov 13

Twenty-four hours in Ahmedabad: A quick guide to India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City

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Slow Journeys & Heritage View Desk
18 • WORLD

Bomb rips through Damascus suburb; killing 2, including child

2 min read Nov 15

SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first

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