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Akshit Jindal November 12, 2026
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Nepomniachtchi, Vachier-Lagrave shoot into the lead

Ian Nepomniachtchi. | Photo Credit: Flickr.com Ian Nepomniachtchi and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave took outright leads in Groups C and D respectively after the opening round of the Total Chess World Championship Tour pilot’s Fast Classic stage here on Wednesday. Alireza Firouzja and Jan-Krzysztof Duda shared the Group A lead, while Fabiano Caruana and Liem Le were […]

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Akshit Jindal Nov 12, 2026
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Demonetisation at 10: Did India Gain Anything?

On November 8, 2016, the government announced that the Rs.500 and Rs.1,000 notes then in circulation would cease to be legal tender from midnight. The first question the ban raised was whether people would deposit or exchange their unaccounted-for cash at banks. Almost all of it, 99.3 per cent by value, had come back into […]

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Nepomniachtchi, Vachier-Lagrave shoot into the lead

Ian Nepomniachtchi. | Photo Credit: Flickr.com Ian Nepomniachtchi and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave took outright leads…

WORLD • 17:45 IST

No need for Opposition approval to launch strikes, says Israel’s Katz

Israeli caretaker Defence Minister Israel Katz said that the outgoing coalition had “demonstrated resolve…

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Abdusattorov hopes to benefit from Carlsen collaboration

Nodirkbek Abdusattorov. | Photo Credit: Flickr.com Before arriving in Budapest as rivals, Nodirbek Abdusattorov…

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Akshit Jindal November 12, 2026
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Sonia Gandhi’s Memoir Recalls Love, Loss, and Political History

Sonia Gandhi is so much a part of us and India that it was a bit of a jolt for me to open Belonging: A Journey of Love and see her begin with her longing for Italian food in England. On page one, she gives a vivid description for her loathing of the climate and […]

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No need for Opposition approval to launch strikes, says Israel’s Katz

Israeli caretaker Defence Minister Israel Katz said that the outgoing coalition had “demonstrated resolve and sound judgment in dealing with Iran, in full coordination with the IDF — and that will remain the case now, as circumstances require”. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Israeli caretaker Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday (November 12, 2026) […]

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Nepomniachtchi, Vachier-Lagrave shoot into the lead

Ian Nepomniachtchi. | Photo Credit: Flickr.com Ian Nepomniachtchi and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave took outright leads in Groups C and D respectively after the opening round of the Total Chess World Championship Tour pilot’s Fast Classic stage here on Wednesday. Alireza Firouzja and Jan-Krzysztof Duda shared the Group A lead, while Fabiano Caruana and Liem Le were […]

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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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Retail inflation crosses RBI’s upper limit for first time in two years, comes in at 6.1% in October 2026

Retail inflation rose to 6.1% in October 2026, crossing the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) upper threshold for the first time in two years. The continued uptick in inflation, while driven by food and fuel prices, has now spread to nearly all sectors, data released by the government on Thursday shows. The RBI targets an […]

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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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Markets ● DII Inflows Strong

Markets extend gains for 3rd day; Sensex ends above 81,900 on FII inflows, lower crude oil

Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally higher on Thursday (November 12, 2026), taking their winning run to the third straight day, amid sustained foreign fund inflows and lower crude oil prices. Also read | Stock markets climb in early trade led by […]

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CAG to table first integrated audit reports in December, covering MSMEs and logistics

K.S. Subramanian, Deputy Comptroller & Auditor General (Human Resource, International Relations, Coordination & Legal) | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has adopted an integrated approach to auditing interconnected sectors and government programmes to provide a holistic assessment of their performance, with the first set of reports expected to […]

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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: […]

By Akshit Jindal 9 min read
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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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Mani Ratnam, Anurag Kashyap to interact with the auteur at Girish Kasaravalli Film Festival

Girish Kasaravalli | Photo Credit: File photo The Kannada Film Chamber of Commerce (KANFICC) is set to organise a Girish Kasaravalli festival from December 3 to 5 at Kondajji Basappa Auditorium on Palace Road. December 3 marks the 75th birthday of Mr. Kasaravalli, a multiple-time National Award winner. The festival celebrates 50 years of Mr. […]

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Nature in every thread – The Hindu

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Diwali 2026: Rajesh Pratap Singh wants to dress your home

After nearly three decades in couture, fashion designer Rajesh Pratap Singh recently…
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Twenty-four hours in Ahmedabad: A quick guide to India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City

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01 • AGRI-BUSINESS

Sugar output jumps 9.65 lakh tonnes as 184 mills begin crushing

1 min read Nov 6

Textile industry welcomes customs duty exemption extension for cotton

2 min read Oct 31
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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

‘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

Retail inflation crosses RBI’s upper limit for first time in two years, comes in at 6.1% in October 2026

3 min read Nov 12

Why RBI wants to cap select overseas remittances at ₹50 Lakh to save rupees | Explained

1 min read Nov 12
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05 • ENTERTAINMENT

Mani Ratnam, Anurag Kashyap to interact with the auteur at Girish Kasaravalli Film Festival

1 min read Nov 12

Movie Review | To those who teach the lessons of life

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06 • FASHION

Nature in every thread – The Hindu

2 min read Nov 12

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

6 min read Nov 12
Sartorial & Craft View Desk
07 • FITNESS

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

4 min read Nov 10

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

1 min read Oct 29
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

Diwali 2026: Rajesh Pratap Singh wants to dress your home

3 min read Nov 6

Diwali decor ideas | What fashion designers are putting in their homes this season

8 min read Nov 6
Tropical Modernism View Desk
11 • INDIA

Demonetisation at 10: Did India Gain Anything?

11 min read Nov 12

Sonia Gandhi’s Memoir Recalls Love, Loss, and Political History

7 min read Nov 12
National Bureau View Desk
12 • INDUSTRY

CAG to table first integrated audit reports in December, covering MSMEs and logistics

2 min read Nov 12

CAG widens purview of power sector audit, starting with DISCOMs; consumer satisfaction in focus

3 min read Nov 12
Heavy Manufacturing View Desk
13 • LUXURY

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

6 min read Nov 12

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

5 min read Nov 11
Horology & Bespoke View Desk
14 • MARKETS

Markets extend gains for 3rd day; Sensex ends above 81,900 on FII inflows, lower crude oil

2 min read Nov 12

Rupee falls 33 paise to close at 94.04 against U.S. dollar

2 min read Nov 12
Dalal Street & Equities View Desk
15 • SPORT

Nepomniachtchi, Vachier-Lagrave shoot into the lead

3 min read Nov 12

Abdusattorov hopes to benefit from Carlsen collaboration

3 min read Nov 12
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

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

7 min read Nov 12

The Bare Necessities: Exploring Pench, Rukhad and Kanha at Jungle Camps India

1 min read Nov 11
Slow Journeys & Heritage View Desk
18 • WORLD

No need for Opposition approval to launch strikes, says Israel’s Katz

3 min read Nov 12

Trump says U.S. does not ‘need a deal with Iran’

2 min read Nov 12
Diplomatic & Global South View Desk
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