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Akshit Jindal November 12, 2026
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Twenty-four hours in Ahmedabad: A quick guide to India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City

“If I had known our flight would be delayed so much, I would have gone to the gym,” says a young man standing in front of me to his female companion. As I wait to board, sleep-deprived and slightly nauseous, thanks to a plate of flinty airport idlis, I cannot help but agree. I am […]

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

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Bagalur Cross: Bengaluru’s daily struggle with urban chaos

Every day, as residents of north Bengaluru leave home for work, they are filled with deep dread and agony, especially those who must cross the Bagalur Cross junction. The junction connects residents to several colleges, universities, and schools, all of them accessible only by crossing this chokepoint. At any time of day, it is packed […]

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Who is Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang? What we know about the alleged Chinese spy scandal

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UN peacekeepers failed to protect civilians before South Sudan massacre: Amnesty

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Lakshya Sen enters second round of Kumamoto Masters Japan

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Akshit Jindal November 11, 2026
India

Karnataka challenges oil majors over excess ethanol in petrol

Are oil marketing companies blending more ethanol than they are allowed to? This question has come up again after the Karnataka government’s claims that they are. The Congress government in Karnataka tested samples of petrol from various parts of the State and released a report on November 6, claiming that it found ethanol content in […]

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Who is Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang? What we know about the alleged Chinese spy scandal

The complaint, filed in a U.S. federal court in San Jose, California, on November 9, 2026, alleges that Nvidia and Mr. Huang concealed the relationship and the national security concerns surrounding it. Shareholders contend that the alleged omission exposed the company to reputational and business risks. Sixty-three-year-old Taiwan-born Mr. Huang has led U.S. chipmaker Nvidia […]

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Lakshya Sen enters second round of Kumamoto Masters Japan

India’s Lakshya Sen progressed to the men’s singles second round with a straight-game win over Chinese Taipei’s Chi Yu Jen at the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 badminton tournament here on Wednesday. The eighth-seeded Indian, who received a big boost after winning the Hylo Open in Germany, beat Chi 21-19, 21-18 in a 68-minute-long clash. […]

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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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Two days past Deepavali, NPCI yet to announce a date for UPI MDR rollout

The matter of an MDR levy on specified UPI transactions received significant pushback from merchants and petrol pump dealers alike. File photo: X/@UPI_NPCI Two days since Deepavali, the National Payments Council of India is yet to notify a new date for the implementation of the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions and The Hindu […]

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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 rises 7 paise to close at 93.70 against U.S. dollar

Representational image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee gained 7 paise to close at 93.70 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (November 11, 2026), driven by domestic market strength and foreign capital inflows, alongside potential support from declining global crude oil prices. Forex traders said the Indian rupee gained as domestic markets rose […]

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Tata Power Q2 profit jumps 32% to ₹1,652 crore

Tata Power reported a 32% year-on-year (YoY) increase in consolidated net profit to ₹1,652 crore for the quarter ended September, supported by a 26% rise in revenue from operations to ₹19,635 crore. Total income rose to ₹19,964 crore from ₹16,050 crore a year ago. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased 5.3% to […]

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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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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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Papon on AI in music: People will always crave what is human

The use of artificial intelligence in music is merely a “phase” that will eventually lose its pull as listeners crave raw human expression, says playback singer and composer Papon, who believes that listener fatigue will ultimately drive audiences back to authentic art. In a telephonic conversation with The Hindu ahead of his show in Bengaluru, […]

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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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Yash Pradhan reimagines GAP hoodies as wearable canvases for Fall 2026

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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

“If I had known our flight would be delayed so much, I…
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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

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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

Two days past Deepavali, NPCI yet to announce a date for UPI MDR rollout

2 min read Nov 11

Moody’s ups India’s FY27 growth estimate to 7% on broad-based momentum

2 min read Nov 11
Macroeconomics View Desk
05 • ENTERTAINMENT

Papon on AI in music: People will always crave what is human

5 min read Nov 11

Krishnasamy seeks ban on ‘Sandiyar’ title for Kamal Haasan’s upcoming movie

1 min read Nov 11
Cinema & Culture View Desk
06 • FASHION

Yash Pradhan reimagines GAP hoodies as wearable canvases for Fall 2026

4 min read Nov 6

Chennai’s Shilpi heads to Sikkinaickenpet for a line of Karuppur kalamkari saris

3 min read Nov 5
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

Bagalur Cross: Bengaluru’s daily struggle with urban chaos

5 min read Nov 11

Karnataka challenges oil majors over excess ethanol in petrol

5 min read Nov 11
National Bureau View Desk
12 • INDUSTRY

Tata Power Q2 profit jumps 32% to ₹1,652 crore

2 min read Nov 11

Air India’s losses narrow in H1 by ₹2,000 crore

2 min read Nov 11
Heavy Manufacturing View Desk
13 • LUXURY

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

5 min read Nov 11

Mahjong in India: The tile game finding its way into Deepavali parties

8 min read Nov 7
Horology & Bespoke View Desk
14 • MARKETS

Rupee rises 7 paise to close at 93.70 against U.S. dollar

2 min read Nov 11

Stock markets end higher; Sensex and Nifty jump nearly 1%

2 min read Nov 11
Dalal Street & Equities View Desk
15 • SPORT

Lakshya Sen enters second round of Kumamoto Masters Japan

3 min read Nov 11

Linda Noskova bests Gauff to reach WTA Finals semis, Americans battle for second spot

2 min read Nov 11
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

Who is Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang? What we know about the alleged Chinese spy scandal

7 min read Nov 12

UN peacekeepers failed to protect civilians before South Sudan massacre: Amnesty

4 min read Nov 12
Diplomatic & Global South View Desk
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