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Centre plans 500 tribal homestays to boost tourism
The Centre plans to convert remote forest villages into tourist destinations by building 500 tribal-run homestays in FY27, as India seeks to spread the economic benefits of the travel market, two officials aware of the matter said.
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May 16, 2026
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Walking in Mumbai's coastal forests
Mangroves in Gorai, Dahisar, Versova and Charkop, which protect the city, are under threat and citizens are fighting back
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May 16, 2026
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THE MANGROVE PROTECTORS
Women are leading conservation efforts by restoring fragile mangrove ecosystems and promoting sustainable livelihoods in the wetlands
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May 16, 2026
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Petrol, diesel prices hiked after 4 yrs; more expected
The latest price hike comes less than three weeks after state assembly elections
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May 16, 2026
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Indian equities fall as global risk and domestic woes bite
Nifty 50 fell 2.2% and Sensex slid 2.7%, marking worst weekly performance in two months
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May 16, 2026
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Protecting the guardians of the dark
Last month, the ruins of Tughlaqabad in Delhi served as a backdrop to a unique morning walk.
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May 16, 2026
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UK steel curbs set to delay India free trade deal rollout
Commerce secretary Rajesh Agarwal said on Friday that India is very close to operationalising its free trade agreement (FTA) with the UK. However, certain sticking points have emerged following the UK’s announcement of new steel safeguard measures that were not in place when the agreement was concluded.
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May 16, 2026
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April exports rise 14%; trade deficit widens to $28.38 bn
Merchandise exports were at $43.56 billion last month, up from $38.28 billion a year earlier
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May 16, 2026
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Gourmet menus get a taste of ‘desi’ mangoes
Chefs are rewriting the mango hierarchy as they experiment with hyperlocal varieties to plate tarts, tiramisu and seafood dishes
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May 16, 2026
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Navigating your 40s
In our 40s, there's a shift in perspective; we grow more pragmatic, say ‘no’ directly and state our needs clearly
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May 16, 2026
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No final order against Apple till 15 July, Delhi HC tells CCI
HC refused to grant Apple any extension to furnish domestic turnover details sought by CCI
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May 16, 2026
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The world is burning through its oil safety net
An underappreciated surplus of crude oil, sloshing around storage tanks and aboard ships, cushioned the global economy when the Persian Gulf closed 2 months ago.
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May 16, 2026
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Govt pushes rare earth bid window until June
India's heavy industries ministry has extended by a month the bid submission deadline for its ₹7,280 crore incentive scheme to set up five rare earth magnet manufacturing plants in India, following requests from interested companies for more time.
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May 16, 2026
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How capitalism destroyed a generation of Indians
Sahitya Akademi winner Mamta Kalia’s novel paints a terrifying portrait of a newly liberalised Indian economy
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May 16, 2026
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A trip through the mangroves
Mangroves seem like an enigma—they sit between water and land, they float yet are rooted, their leaves are a shiny, bright green yet seem to absorb all light once you're within their waterways.
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May 16, 2026
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Supply delay hits BPCL, HPCL retail fuel pumps
Petrol pump dealers across several states said state-run fuel retailers Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd (HPCL) are supplying lower-than-ordered quantities of petrol and diesel amid rising demand.
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May 16, 2026
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A century of wonders with David Attenborough
Attenborough has taken us to places we could barely imagine, and made us understand that our backyards and those wild places are all connected
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May 16, 2026
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SIA says Pak airspace curb hit Air India most
Singapore Airlines (SIA) chief executive Goh Choon Phong said Air India's inability to use Pakistan airspace for over a year put the airline at a disadvantage against foreign carriers.
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May 16, 2026
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Recipe notebooks and a true love for cooking
Handwritten cookbooks from mothers and aunts are a reminder that cooking was not meant to be an exact science
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May 16, 2026
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Missing meals isn't for everyone
With diabetes rising, awareness about low sugar is essential if you want to be a caring host or a supportive friend
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May 16, 2026
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How slow looking can improve your life
Modern life primes us for novelty, speed and stimulation, but the real magic happens when we slow down and take our time with people, places and experiences
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May 16, 2026
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Sebi considering allowing FPIs in bullion derivatives
In a move aimed at deepening India's commodity derivatives market, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is holding early-stage discussions with market infrastructure institutions to allow foreign portfolio investors to trade bullion derivatives without participating in physical settlement, according to two people familiar with the matter.
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May 16, 2026
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Trump leaves Beijing with warm words for Xi, few wins
US President Donald Trump left China on Friday with no major breakthroughs on trade or tangible help from Beijing to end the Iran war, despite two days spent heaping praise on his host, Xi Jinping.
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May 16, 2026
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Rapido hits $3 bn valuation in new $240-mn funding
Roppen Transportation Services Pvt. Ltd, which operates Rapido, has raised $240 million in fresh capital in a round led by Prosus, with participation from WestBridge Capital, Accel and other investors, the company said in a statement on Friday.
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May 16, 2026
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Who roasts the roasters?
Roast comedy works around a fascinatingly self-referential format. The roast is the roast because it claims to be the roast.
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May 16, 2026
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Fulfilling desires of Palestinians in exile
Emily Jacir's solo show of photographs features excerpts of Palestinian lives impacted by displacement
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May 16, 2026
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United over tea in Margherita
I first heard about Margherita 10 years ago and was immediately intrigued.
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May 16, 2026
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US SEC, Adani pact doesn't end DoJ probe
The US market regulator’s $18-million settlement of a civil case against Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani has no immediate bearing on a parallel criminal investigation initiated against them by the US Department of Justice (DoJ).
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May 16, 2026
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More than kebabs and biryani
Uttar Pradesh’s culinary legacy and diversity are often eclipsed by Lucknow’s popularity on the food map
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May 16, 2026
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The all-seeing eyes of the great Indian family
Karan Mahajan's new novel, ‘The Complex’, explores the origins and consequences of male anger in a sprawling joint family living in north Delhi
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