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The Statesman Delhi
Hide and seek with childhood
\"8..9..10...ami aschiiiii ebar... Shreya dhoppa..\" (8..9..10...here I come Shreya gotcha) And just like that, one fine morning, we all stopped playing 'lukochuri (hide and seek) with our friends and started playing 'lukochuri' with our childhood innocence and carefree lifestyle.
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October 19, 2025
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BSNL launches Diwali Bonanza with festive offers
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on 15 October 2025 announced a special Diwali Bonanza to light up customers' delight across India.
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October 19, 2025
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Her Right
In a small town on the banks of the Ganges, a young woman stood her ground, not merely against a man's taunts but against the weight of an entire patriarchal mindset that continues to dictate how women in India should live, dress, and dream.
2 min |
October 19, 2025
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Order and Chaos
RTUSAMHARA, a solo exhibition by artist and art historian Shibani Sehgal held at Triveni Kala Sangam, 205 Tansen Marg, New Delhi, just concluded. The artist has used mixed media on paper medium and displayed fifteen of her artworks.
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October 19, 2025
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After Zelenskyy meeting, Trump urges Russia and Ukraine to halt war at current front lines
President Donald Trumpon Friday called on Kyiv and Moscow to “stop where they are” and end their brutal war following a lengthy White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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October 19, 2025
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Where poetry meets the plough
\"Rabindranath Tagore and the forgotten village of Odisha's Pandua
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October 19, 2025
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GST cuts ignite record-breaking festive sales, set stage for Diwali boom
lhe government's GST ratecuts have sparked an unprecedented surge in consumer spending, turning Navratri into one of the largest shopping festivals in recent years and setting the stage for what promises to bea historic Diwali for India’s economy.
1 min |
October 19, 2025
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From screen to soul: festivals via film
In Indian cinema, a festival is never just a celebration, it is a heartbeat. A plot twist. A pause before the storm. A grand, glittering breath.
3 min |
October 19, 2025
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Goddess of wrath
Kali Puja, nowadays, is celebrated as the festival of lights.
1 min |
October 19, 2025
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China expels no.2 general and 8 others from the Communist Party in anti-corruption drive
China's second-highest ranking general and eight other senior officials have been expelled from the ruling Communist Party and the military on suspicion of serious misconduct linked to corruption, the Defence Ministry said Friday.
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October 19, 2025
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INDIA bloc faces internal clashes ahead of first phase of Bihar elections
The deadline for filing nominations for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections has passed, but the opposition INDIA bloc is yet to reach a consensus on seat-sharing.
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October 19, 2025
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Kali Puja in West Midnapore: 335 years of rituals and togetherness
The story of this Kali Puja began more than 335 years ago. The Saborno Roy Chowdhury family, one of the oldest aristocratic lineages of Bengal, started this grand celebration in their ancestral village of Kheput in West Midnapore.
2 min |
October 19, 2025
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Time for a reset in ties with Canada
he relationship between India and Canada has been marked by periods of highs and lows, influenced by factors such as the Cold War, nuclear nonproliferation issues, and trade disputes. Despite these challenges, both countries have consistently sought to strengthen their ties, recognizing the potential for mutual benefit in areas suchas trade, education, and strategic cooperation.
3 min |
October 19, 2025
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Violence against girls is sabotaging our future
Bangladesh has made major strides toward human development outcomes over the years, but beneath this narrative of progress lies a corrosive social and judicial failure: the systemic betrayal of girls.
2 min |
October 19, 2025
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Guardians of the Tide: The Living Legacy of Sundarbans
(The untold story of earth’s largest mangrove eco-system)
7 min |
October 19, 2025
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UP CM Yogi to celebrate Diwali in Nishad, slum colonies during Deepotsav
CHIEF MINISTER YOGI ADITYANATH WILL PERSONALLY CELEBRATE DIWALI WITH FAMILIES IN NISHAD COLONY AND DEVKALI SLUM, LIGHTING LAMPS AND SHARING FRUIT OFFERINGS.
1 min |
October 19, 2025
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Chhattisgarh HC decision setting aside forest rights sparks concern
A recent Chhattisgarh High Court decision to set aside forest rights granted to a village community in Hasdeo Aranya has sparked apprehensions from Congress leader Jairam Ramesh.
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October 19, 2025
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Jyothi wins historic bronze at Archery WC Final
Asian Games champion Jyothi Surekha Vennam scripted history on Saturday by becoming the first Indian woman compound archer to win a medal at the Archery World Cup final, clinching the bronze with a flawless performance in Nanjing, China.
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October 19, 2025
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India must produce rare materials: Rajnath
With China tightening export rules for crucial rare earths, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said: “India must produce rare materials used in defence and aerospace tobecomea technology creator and safeguard its technological sovereignty.”
1 min |
October 19, 2025
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‘Atmanirbhar Bharat no longer just an idea, it’s taking shape’
Uttar Pradesh has taken a major stride towards self-reliance inthe defence sector with the inauguration of the system integration facility programme at the PTC Industries campus within the BrahMos Aerospace complex.
2 min |
October 19, 2025
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Israel identifies hostage remains as 9 Palestinians killed in Gaza City
Israel said the remains of another hostage that Hamas handed over the day before were identified as Eliyahu Margalit, as the Palestinian death toll surpassed 68,000 people amid searching beneath the rubble.
1 min |
October 19, 2025
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Nitish Kumar’s future as Bihar CM uncertain despite NDA support
Who will lead Bihar if the NDA returns to power? With Assembly elections round the corner, comments from top Union ministers have reignited the debate over Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's political future.
1 min |
October 18, 2025
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Head backs Rohit, Kohli to continue till 2027 World Cup
Australia batter Travis Head believes Indian veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are likely to continue their ODI careers until the 2027 World Cup, despite widespread speculation about their futures in the format.
1 min |
October 18, 2025
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Women’s empowerment still a mirage
Yet another election in India, and women have become the buzzword again.
4 min |
October 18, 2025
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Three soldiers injured in grenade attack on army camp in Assam’s Kakopathar
Three Indian Army soldiers were injured after unidentified assailants launched an attack on Friday morning an Indian Army camp in Kakopathar, located in Assam’s Tinsukia district, sparking panic among local residents.
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October 18, 2025
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Rajnath, Yogi to flag off first BrahMos missile consignment on 18 October
The capital city of Uttar Pradesh is poised to make history in defence production Saturday when Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will jointly flag off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Aerospace Unit here.
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October 18, 2025
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Ro-Ko's experiencetoboost Gill's leadership during Australia series, feels Axar
All-rounder Axar Patel felt that the presence of the star batting duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will play a key role in guiding new ODI captain Shubman Gill and shaping India's strategy during the upcoming three-match series against Australia, starting in Perth on Sunday.
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October 18, 2025
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Tejas Mk1A takes first flight, new production lines go online
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas MK1A successfully completed its maiden flight in Nashik on Friday, marking a major milestone in India’s indigenous defence aviation programme.
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October 18, 2025
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Diane Keaton: The star who never faded
Some stars never fade. They keep twinkling gloriously forever, enriching the night sky. Diane Keaton was one whose recent passing at 79 seemed like the end of an era in which the Hollywood actress worked with some of the brightest directors like Woody Allen.
1 min |
October 18, 2025
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Trump: ‘We'llhavetogoinandkill’ Hamas ifGazabloodshed continues
President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Hamas “we will have no choice but to go in and kill them” if internal bloodshed persists in Gaza.
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