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India tour of New Zealand: India vs New Zealand first ODI in Auckland on November 4, 2026

Captain Shubman Gill with his New Zealand counterpart Mitchell Santner post with the trophy on the eve of the first ODI in Auckland. | Photo Credit: PTI India captain Shubman Gill opted to field with the visitors including four specialist fast bowlers with a collective experience of 29 games in the first ODI against New […]

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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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Kashmir Politics: Ruhullah Mehdi’s Exit Deepens NC Crisis

Senior politician and religious figure Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi formally announced his resignation as MP and from the ruling National Conference (NC) on November 3. Four days earlier, on October 30, as many as 25 NC legislators had voiced their grievances with the party. The Omar Abdullah-led NC faces a major crisis, although the provisional […]

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India tour of New Zealand: India vs New Zealand first ODI in Auckland on November 4, 2026

Captain Shubman Gill with his New Zealand counterpart Mitchell Santner post with the trophy…

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U.S. midterm elections: Democrat Roy Cooper flips Republican-held US Senate seat in North Carolina

Supporters of Democratic U.S. Senate candidate and former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, celebrate…

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NZ vs. IND ODIs: A litmus test for India’s depleted attack

For cricket followers of this vintage, it might be hard to comprehend that there…

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Students blockade dozens of French schools and universities

Students blockaded dozens of high schools and universities across France on Tuesday (November 3,…

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Akshit Jindal November 3, 2026
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Karjat tree felling raises questions about the cost of green energy

Over the last week, the proposed felling of over 32,000 trees for a 3,000-megawatt (MW) hydroelectric power unit in Karjat taluka of Raigad district, Maharashtra, was halted after opposition from local residents. Their concerns were echoed by political parties including the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) or Shiv Sena (UBT), the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra […]

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U.S. midterm elections: Democrat Roy Cooper flips Republican-held US Senate seat in North Carolina

Supporters of Democratic U.S. Senate candidate and former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, celebrate early figures coming in from other states during the U.S. midterm elections, in North Carolina on November 3, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters Democrat Roy Cooper won North Carolina’s U.S. Senate ​race on Tuesday (November 3, 2026), according to ‌media projections, […]

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India tour of New Zealand: India vs New Zealand first ODI in Auckland on November 4, 2026

Captain Shubman Gill with his New Zealand counterpart Mitchell Santner post with the trophy on the eve of the first ODI in Auckland. | Photo Credit: PTI India captain Shubman Gill opted to field with the visitors including four specialist fast bowlers with a collective experience of 29 games in the first ODI against New […]

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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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NMDC’s iron ore output rose 18% in Oct, sales dip amid rain impact

State-owned NMDC reported October iron ore production rose 18% year-on-year (YoY) to 5.04 million tonnes, while sales declined more than 11% to 3.44 MT. For the seven months ended October, production stood at 32.32 MT (26.47 MT) and sales 25.67 MT (26.12 MT). The company said dispatches were temporarily impacted by disruptions to the Kottavalasa–Kirandul […]

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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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India’s gold demand down 29% in July-September at 162.5 tonnes: World Gold Council

Image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images India’s gold demand fell 29% year-on-year to 162.5 tonnes in July-September quarter amid higher import duty, soaring prices and the Prime Minister’s appeal to curb purchases, the World Gold Council (WGC) said, projecting full-year demand at 625-675 tonnes. Gold demand was at 229.8 tonnes […]

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Industry Manufacturing

Supreme Infrastructure settles ₹2,200-crore debt, eyes business revival

For representational purpose Supreme Infrastructure India Ltd has completed its one-time settlement of legacy debt with all lenders ahead of the October 31, 2026 deadline, paving the way for the infrastructure company to focus on operational revival, selective project acquisition, cost controls and working-capital management. The company, which had faced financial distress due to heavy […]

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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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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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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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Mumbai’s new listening bar, Nami, wants you to hear things differently

There was a time when going to a bar meant shouting over the music so your friend could hear the end of your sentence. Increasingly, India’s drinking culture is making room for something more considered. Listening bars, where music is not merely background noise but the reason to walk through the door, are bringing audiophile […]

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

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Gatsby Collection’s festive edits explore contemporary menswear and womenswear

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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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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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Textile industry welcomes customs duty exemption extension for cotton

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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

NMDC’s iron ore output rose 18% in Oct, sales dip amid rain impact

1 min read Nov 3

After 22 years, RBI reopens UCB licensing: can new audit rules ensure a safer banking sector? | Explained

1 min read Nov 3
Macroeconomics View Desk
05 • ENTERTAINMENT

Mumbai’s new listening bar, Nami, wants you to hear things differently

5 min read Nov 3

Tamil Nadu government permits six shows a day in theatres for new Tamil films for a week since release

1 min read Nov 3
Cinema & Culture View Desk
06 • FASHION

Gatsby Collection’s festive edits explore contemporary menswear and womenswear

3 min read Nov 2

Gods are back in vogue — in Indian design and fashion

1 min read Nov 1
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

Kashmir Politics: Ruhullah Mehdi’s Exit Deepens NC Crisis

11 min read Nov 3

Karjat tree felling raises questions about the cost of green energy

11 min read Nov 3
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12 • INDUSTRY

Supreme Infrastructure settles ₹2,200-crore debt, eyes business revival

2 min read Nov 4

Shift to Navi Mumbai or stop flying to Mumbai: Adani Airports CEO tells foreign airlines

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

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

5 min read Nov 3

How collector Akshay Bysani’s 1945 Patek Philippe watch carries history and family legacy

3 min read Nov 2
Horology & Bespoke View Desk
14 • MARKETS

India’s gold demand down 29% in July-September at 162.5 tonnes: World Gold Council

3 min read Nov 3

Rupee rises 12 paise to 94.72 against U.S. dollar in early trade

2 min read Nov 3
Dalal Street & Equities View Desk
15 • SPORT

India tour of New Zealand: India vs New Zealand first ODI in Auckland on November 4, 2026

1 min read Nov 4

NZ vs. IND ODIs: A litmus test for India’s depleted attack

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

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

Rajasthan rains: Death toll rises to 22, CM visits affected areas in Jaipur

5 min read Oct 21
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

U.S. midterm elections: Democrat Roy Cooper flips Republican-held US Senate seat in North Carolina

2 min read Nov 4

Students blockade dozens of French schools and universities

4 min read Nov 4
Diplomatic & Global South View Desk
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