The New Indian Express Chennai - May 11, 2025

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May 11, 2025

TRUMP CLAIMED CREDIT FOR TRUCE THAT WASN'T

CREDITING American mediation for defusing a military escalation between India and Pakistan, President Donald Trump on Saturday announced a \"full and immediate\" ceasefire between India and Pakistan, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling it a \"US-brokered\" truce.

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CEASEFIRE

PAK VIOLATES IT WITH DRONES, INTRUSIONS

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Precision strikes, ingress remain big achievements

THE ceasefire between India and Pakistan took effect after both sides had already built up massive mobilisation.

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Precision strikes, ingress remain big achievements

THE ceasefire between India and Pakistan took effect after both sides had already built up massive mobilisation.

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Two decades and counting: Empowering women to take on the world

IMAGINE a place where your dreams aren't just encouraged, they're set in motion.

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Death in the Woods 10 Years of Sorrow and Silence

Ten years after 20 Tamil woodcutters were shot dead by AP police in an alleged encounter at Seshachalam forest, the victim families' fight for justice continues as the issue is caught in a legal wrangle and apathy of TN, AP govts

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Two Arrested for Sexual Assault in Separate Cases

TWO men were arrested in separate sexual assault cases registered by the Guduvancherry and Madhavaram All Women Police Stations (AWPS) on Friday, police said.

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Victim's Mom, 7 Teens Among 13 Held for Rape of 13-Year-Old

INVESTIGATING the rape of a 13-year-old, the Pallavaram all women police station arrested 13 people including the victim's mother and seven juveniles under the Pocso Act on Friday.

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As WRD gets ready to restore Buckingham Canal, fund and eviction create roadblocks

THE Water Resources Department (WRD) is getting ready to demarcate the boundaries of Buckingham Canal to restore the waterbody to its original water-carrying capacity.

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Court lifts interim stay on release of NIRF rankings

LIFTING the interim stay on the release of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rank list for this year, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently dismissed a PIL petition alleging malpractices and lack of transparency in its evaluation.

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Three-day rose show begins in Ooty

AS part of the summer festival, the 20th Rose Show began at the Government Rose Garden in Ooty on Saturday.

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Despite Tough Job Market, IIM-Trichy Students Get 320 Offers, ₹43-lakh Highest Pay Package

The placement season that just concluded for the 2025 batch of the Indian Institute of Management - Tiruchirappalli (IIM-Trichy) saw higher annual salary packages and strong industry participation, even as the competitive job market left some PG students still seeking suitable roles.

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7-YR-OLD'S TESTIMONY SEALS FATE OF POCSO ACCUSED, HC UPHOLDS LIFE-TERM JAIL

LIFTING the interim stay on the release of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rank list for this year, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently dismissed a PIL petition alleging malpractices and lack of transparency in its evaluation.

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Heavy rain likely in 5 dists on May 13, 14

HEAVY Rainfall is likely to occur at isolated places over Nilgiris, Erode, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri and Tirupattur districts on May 13 and 14, according to the India meteorological department.

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20K Join CM's Rally Supporting Armed Forces

The unity rally led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to display solidarity with the Indian Army witnessed a considerable turnout, with around 20,000 people participating on Saturday evening, according to police sources.

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Three-day rose show begins in Ooty

AS part of the summer festival, the 20th Rose Show began at the Government Rose Garden in Ooty on Saturday.

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Class 8 kids caught in Maths, Science bind

A first-of-its-kind State-Level Achievement Survey that tested 9,80,341 students in Classes 3, 5 and 8 has found that the average mark scored by Class 8 students in Mathematics and Science barely crossed 40.

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Southwest monsoon likely to reach Kerala on May 27

After 2009, current year's rain onset may be the earliest, says IMD

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Procession of Kallalagar from the hills begins

AS part of the Chithirai festival, the procession of Kallalagar started from the Alagar hills on Saturday evening.

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Baby elephant separated from herd shifted to camp

Officials of the Coimbatore forest division have taken a one-month-old male wild elephant calf to a captive elephant camp in the Kozhikamuthi tribal settlement in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) near Pollachi as the efforts to reunite the calf with its herd have failed.

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Grand opening for Miss World event, T'gana showcases its rich traditions

The grand opening of the 72nd Miss World pageant in Telangana was a dazzling spectacle of beauty, culture and global unity.

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Martyred braveheart's body reaches AP, last rites today

The mortal remains of Army Jawan M Murali Naik were brought to his native village Kalli Thanda in Gorantla mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district on Saturday night.

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Southwest monsoon likely to reach Kerala on May 27

After 2009, current year's rain onset may be the earliest, says IMD

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Lights on! Frontier villages emerge from days of darkness and tension

The blackout across Gujarat's Jamnagar, Kutch, and the border villages of Vav and Suigam—imposed in the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan—was lifted after a ceasefire was announced between the two countries in the evening.

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Raj tense after brief sigh of relief over truce

THE announcement of a cease-fire between India and Pakistan on Saturday evening sent a huge wave of relief for people in the border districts of Rajasthan.

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Lights on! Frontier Villages Emerge From Days of Darkness and Tension

The blackout across Gujarat's Jamnagar, Kutch, and the border villages of Vav and Suigam—imposed in the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan—was lifted after a ceasefire was announced between the two countries in the evening.

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Raj tense after brief sigh of relief over truce

THE announcement of a cease-fire between India and Pakistan on Saturday evening sent a huge wave of relief for people in the border districts of Rajasthan.

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Guv: Need collective resolve to back forces

Governor RN Ravi on Saturday called for national unity and collective resolve to support the armed forces during an all-faith meeting held at the Bharathiyar Mandapam in Raj Bhavan.

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Tactile drone made by Chennai company gets Indian Army's field-level validation

A micro-category surveillance drone developed by a Chennai-based company has received the nod from the Indian Army, marking a potential inflection point in India's ambitions to build a sovereign defence technology ecosystem and reduce its reliance on import from other foreign entities.

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Return of the native in Punjab border villages

Dreading Indo-Pak escalation, villagers had moved out to safer areas though no official evacuation order was issued

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15 TN students stranded in Punjab, 60 km away from Pak, reach Chennai

A total of 15 students, pursuing higher education at a private university in Jalandhar, Punjab, were brought back to Chennai with the assistance of the Tamil Nadu government on Saturday.

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Guv: Need collective resolve to back forces

Governor RN Ravi on Saturday called for national unity and collective resolve to support the armed forces during an all-faith meeting held at the Bharathiyar Mandapam in Raj Bhavan.

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Bahawalpur: A Chilling Echo 23 Yrs Later

I still remember the chill I felt when I first heard of Bahawalpur. It was late January 2002.

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DIGITAL LYNCHING TORCHES INDIA'S SOUL

INDIA'S digital landscape, a roiling cauldron of millions of social media users, has become a charnel house of the human spirit.

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BAHAWALPUR: A CHILLING ECHO 23 YRS LATER

I still remember the chill I felt when I first heard of Bahawalpur. It was late January 2002.

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DIGITAL LYNCHING TORCHES INDIA'S SOUL

INDIA'S digital landscape, a roiling cauldron of millions of social media users, has become a charnel house of the human spirit.

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The Augustinian From Chicago

In the frenzied days leading up to the papal conclave following Pope Francis's passing on April 21, speculation was rampant: would the next pope be from Africa, perhaps the first Black Pope in modern history? Or would Latin America once again lead the Church?

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Oppn seeks all-party meet, House session

AFTER India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire, the Congress on Saturday demanded that Prime Minister Modi should chair an all-party meeting to take all political parties into confidence.

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BJP hails 'unwavering resolve' of soldiers

THE BJP on Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the armed forces for their \"unwavering resolve and courage,\" which led to Pakistan's call for a ceasefire and the subsequent agreement.

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Indus Waters Treaty to remain in abeyance, need discussion: India

THE Indus Water Treaty (IWT) will remain in abeyance despite India and Pakistan agreeing to a military truce.

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Truce conditional, India not lowering guard

INDIA's ceasefire agreement with Pakistan, announced Saturday after four days of intense cross-border hostilities, is a conditional one and does not signal any change in New Delhi's diplomatic posture, including its suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, top government sources clarified.

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The Augustinian From Chicago

In the frenzied days leading up to the papal conclave following Pope Francis's passing on April 21, speculation was rampant: would the next pope be from Africa, perhaps the first Black Pope in modern history? Or would Latin America once again lead the Church?

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Oppn seeks all-party meet, House session

AFTER India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire, the Congress on Saturday demanded that Prime Minister Modi should chair an all-party meeting to take all political parties into confidence.

1 min

BJP hails 'unwavering resolve' of soldiers

THE BJP on Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the armed forces for their \"unwavering resolve and courage,\" which led to Pakistan's call for a ceasefire and the subsequent agreement.

1 min

Indus Waters Treaty to remain in abeyance, need discussion: India

THE Indus Water Treaty (IWT) will remain in abeyance despite India and Pakistan agreeing to a military truce.

1 min

Truce conditional, India not lowering guard

INDIA's ceasefire agreement with Pakistan, announced Saturday after four days of intense cross-border hostilities, is a conditional one and does not signal any change in New Delhi's diplomatic posture, including its suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, top government sources clarified.

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Khurshid says China should have sent a stern message to Pakistan

CHINA's response during the conflict between India and Pakistan was disappointing, as it should have sent a firm message to Pakistan, said former union minister and Congress leader Salman Khurshid.

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MP, Maha sign MoU for implementing world's largest ground recharge project

MADHYA Pradesh and Maharashtra on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly implement the Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project, described by officials as the world's largest groundwater recharge scheme.

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After Op Sindoor, Pak Upped Ante on Propaganda Drive

In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, Pakistan intensified its propaganda efforts and launched a digital offensive aimed at spreading false narratives.

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PRECISION STRIKES BIG DRAW

OPERATION Sindoor once again exhibited the Indian armed forces' professional mettle by successfully executing precision strikes on the terrorist infrastructure without hitting any civil or military establishments.

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MP, Maha sign MoU for implementing world's largest ground recharge project

MADHYA Pradesh and Maharashtra on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly implement the Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project, described by officials as the world's largest groundwater recharge scheme.

1 min

After Op Sindoor, Pak Upped Ante on Propaganda Drive

In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, Pakistan intensified its propaganda efforts and launched a digital offensive aimed at spreading false narratives.

1 min

PRECISION STRIKES BIG DRAW

OPERATION Sindoor once again exhibited the Indian armed forces' professional mettle by successfully executing precision strikes on the terrorist infrastructure without hitting any civil or military establishments.

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Judge Pauses Trump-Era Federal Agency Downsizing

The Trump administration must halt much of its dramatic downsizing of the federal workforce, a California judge ordered Friday.

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Pope Lays Out His Vision of Papacy, Calls AI Main Challenge for Humanity

POPE Leo XIV laid out the vision of his papacy Saturday, identifying artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity and vowing to continue in some of the core priorities of Pope Francis.

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Israeli airstrikes kill 23 in Gaza as outcry over aid blockade intensifies

ISRAELI airstrikes overnight and into Saturday killed at least 23 Palestinians in Gaza, including three children and their parents whose tent was bombed in Gaza City, health officials said.

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Officials from US, China Hold Tense Talks in Geneva

Chinese state media described meet as an important step towards resolving trade war

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Ukraine, Allies Ready for Truce from Monday

LEADERS from four major European countries threatened to ratchet up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin if he does not accept an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine that they offered on Saturday in a strong show of unity with Kyiv.

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Judge Pauses Trump-Era Federal Agency Downsizing

The Trump administration must halt much of its dramatic downsizing of the federal workforce, a California judge ordered Friday.

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Pope Lays Out His Vision of Papacy, Calls AI Main Challenge for Humanity

POPE Leo XIV laid out the vision of his papacy Saturday, identifying artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity and vowing to continue in some of the core priorities of Pope Francis.

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Israeli airstrikes kill 23 in Gaza as outcry over aid blockade intensifies

ISRAELI airstrikes overnight and into Saturday killed at least 23 Palestinians in Gaza, including three children and their parents whose tent was bombed in Gaza City, health officials said.

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Officials from US, China Hold Tense Talks in Geneva

Chinese state media described meet as an important step towards resolving trade war

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Ukraine, allies ready for truce from Monday

UKRAINE and its allies are ready for a \"full, unconditional ceasefire\" with Russia for at least 30 days starting Monday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Saturday.

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Dixon Arm to Manufacture Alcatel Mobile in India

DIXON'S wholly-owned subsidiary, Padget Electronics, has entered into a contract manufacturing agreement with NxtCell India to make Alcatel smartphones.

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Canara Bank expects NIM pressure to ease by Q3 as deposit rates soften

PUBLIC sector lender Canara Bank expects its net interest margin (NIM) to remain under pressure in the first half of FY26 due to the impact of falling repo rates on its lending portfolio, while deposit rates remain elevated.

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We Must Also Count The Economic Cost Of War

S calls to punish Pakistan for supporting terror attacks in Kashmir and elsewhere reverberate through the country, and war clouds become darker. RPG Enterprises chairman Harsh Goenka sounded a contrarian warning on Wednesday to beware of \"economic tremors\".

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UK FTA: Minor Win for India on Mobility

Changes in the free trade agreement will help professionals have better access to either countries, say experts

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Bansal Wire becomes first local co to roll out tyre cords

Pranav Bansal told TNIE. Bansal has opened a new plant in Dadri, more than doubling wire capacity to 6 lakh tonne per annum.

1 min

Dixon Arm to Manufacture Alcatel Mobile in India

DIXON'S wholly-owned subsidiary, Padget Electronics, has entered into a contract manufacturing agreement with NxtCell India to make Alcatel smartphones.

1 min

Canara Bank expects NIM pressure to ease by Q3 as deposit rates soften

PUBLIC sector lender Canara Bank expects its net interest margin (NIM) to remain under pressure in the first half of FY26 due to the impact of falling repo rates on its lending portfolio, while deposit rates remain elevated.

2 mins

We Must Also Count The Economic Cost Of War

AS calls to punish Pakistan for supporting terror attacks in Kashmir and elsewhere reverberate through the country, and war clouds become darker. RPG Enterprises chairman Harsh Goenka sounded a contrarian warning on Wednesday to beware of \"economic tremors\".

3 mins

UK FTA: Minor Win for India on Mobility

Changes in the free trade agreement will help professionals have better access to either countries, say experts

2 mins

Bansal Wire becomes first local co to roll out tyre cords

Pranav Bansal told TNIE. Bansal has opened a new plant in Dadri, more than doubling wire capacity to 6 lakh tonne per annum.

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Can India Take Fresh Guard In England?

With question marks lingering over Kohli's future, England tour could see a new look side come June 20th

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AFI approval must for foreign meets, training

THE Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has come out with an interesting circular for all its athletes, days after an Indian athlete was caught with a banned substance in Kenya.

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Three cheers for archer Madhura

THINGS didn't go Madhura Dhamangaonkar's way in the recent Archery World Cups. The unsatisfactory outings pushed her to the verge of quitting the sport.

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City held by already-relegated Saints

COACH Pep Guardiola, on Friday, had urged Erling Haaland and his Manchester City teammates to question if they played with enough hunger during their troubled season.

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Nikhat likely to headline key meet in Hyd next month

Though there have been a few noteworthy events—domestic and international—here and there, the sport of boxing in the country has largely been subdued so far this season.

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Bunts CC advance to semifinals of T20 trophy

V SHAVIN'S breezy 95 helped Bunts CC advance to the semifinals of the TNCA Champion of Champions (T20) Trophy, after their six-wicket win over SKM CC.

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AFI approval must for foreign meets, training

THE Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has come out with an interesting circular for all its athletes, days after an Indian athlete was caught with a banned substance in Kenya.

1 min

Three cheers for archer Madhura

THINGS didn't go Madhura Dhamangaonkar's way in the recent Archery World Cups. The unsatisfactory outings pushed her to the verge of quitting the sport.

2 mins

City held by already-relegated Saints

COACH Pep Guardiola, on Friday, had urged Erling Haaland and his Manchester City teammates to question if they played with enough hunger during their troubled season.

1 min

Two Years on, Manipur Looks to be an Incurable Wound

Without even a ripple, May 3, the date marking the completion of two years of ethnic strife in Manipur, has passed.

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Two Years on, Manipur Looks to be an Incurable Wound

Without even a ripple, May 3, the date marking the completion of two years of ethnic strife in Manipur, has passed.

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Forget Strays, the Government Must First Keep its Human Citizens Safe

Acute Angle

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Forget Strays, the Government Must First Keep its Human Citizens Safe

Acute Angle

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Soaking up the Indian Imagination

Tres leches, the classic Latino dessert, is capturing Indian sweet-lovers' imagination with its flavourful, desi twists

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Getaways that Give Back

The future of travel lies in regeneration and with its vast biodiversity and deep cultural roots, India is uniquely positioned to lead this change

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Soaking up the Indian Imagination

Tres leches, the classic Latino dessert, is capturing Indian sweet-lovers' imagination with its flavourful, desi twists

1 min

Getaways that Give Back

The future of travel lies in regeneration and with its vast biodiversity and deep cultural roots, India is uniquely positioned to lead this change

1 min

Why We Don't Remember Our Past Lives

Although we have lived countless lives before, we forget them by divine design, protecting us from overwhelming memories and confusion

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Why We Don't Remember Our Past Lives

Although we have lived countless lives before, we forget them by divine design, protecting us from overwhelming memories and confusion

1 min

Literary Wealth of India's Best Kept Secret

Carefully curated essays, stories, poems, and plays that have defined the culture of Odisha and its people

1 min

Going Down the Road Less Travelled

The narrative explores the theme of betrayal, friendship, forgiveness, and the transformative power of art

1 min

Literary Wealth of India's Best Kept Secret

Carefully curated essays, stories, poems, and plays that have defined the culture of Odisha and its people

1 min

Going Down the Road Less Travelled

The narrative explores the theme of betrayal, friendship, forgiveness, and the transformative power of art

1 min

Dusting Off the Blues

Breathable, baggy and biodegradable: the new-age denim merits attention

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Reliving a Past-perfect World

The latest collection from home décor brand PortsideCafé Furniture Studio is an ode to grandparents' homes

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Dusting Off the Blues

Breathable, baggy and biodegradable: the new-age denim merits attention

2 mins

Reliving a Past-perfect World

The latest collection from home décor brand PortsideCafé Furniture Studio is an ode to grandparents' homes

1 min

'It's Action with Intelligence'

Ben Affleck speaks to Adam Stone on his latest film The Accountant 2 and why he hasn't given up on love

1 min

'It's Action with Intelligence'

Ben Affleck speaks to Adam Stone on his latest film The Accountant 2 and why he hasn't given up on love

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