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Mandhana's lightning ton in vain, Aus seal series

SMRITI Mandhana scored the second-fastest women's ODI century (off 50 balls) in the series decider against Australia here but that was not enough for India as they lost by 43 runs on Saturday.

1 min  |

September 21, 2025

The Morning Standard

Justice in Compassion

Kindness is noble, but when guided by justice it becomes divine

3 min  |

September 21, 2025
The Morning Standard

The Morning Standard

Footnotes for Freedom

The narrative blends poetry, memoir, and musings into a tender ode to the intimate act of walking

2 min  |

September 21, 2025

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EOW arrests BJD leader for cheating bizman of ₹12.42 cr

THE Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has arrested BJD leader Dillip Kumar Nayak for allegedly cheating a businessman of ₹12.42 crore on the promise of providing him plots and jointly setting up a real estate firm.

1 min  |

September 21, 2025

The Morning Standard

PAY $1 MILLION US launches ‘Gold Card’ visa for foreign wealthy talents

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order entitled ‘The Gold Card’, aimed at setting up anew visa pathway for foreigners of extraordinary ability who are committed to supporting the United States.

1 min  |

September 21, 2025
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The Morning Standard

Sabarimala spirituality beyond religion: Pinarayi

Quoting Bhagavad Gita, CM says true devotees will never oppose sangamam

2 min  |

September 21, 2025
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The Morning Standard

TN govt plans to turn 160-yr-old jail in Nilgiris into ecotourism hub

PERCHED in the misty folds of the Nilgiris is a forgotten colonial relic, the 19th-century Naduvattam jail.

1 min  |

September 21, 2025

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Family not voted for C'garh sarpanch, faces social boycott

IN Chhattisgarh's Bemetara district, a family has been socially boycotted and their house demolished, allegedly based on a directive from the sarpanch for 'not voting for him' during the panchayat polls held this year.

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September 21, 2025

The Morning Standard

1st bullet train will be rolled out in ’27

INDIAS first bullet train is set to begin operations on the initial 50-km stretch of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor by 2027, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Saturday. He was speaking at a tunnel breakthrough site in Mumbai.

2 min  |

September 21, 2025

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Making city an education hub govt's priority: CM

Says capital can't be made an industrial centre due to restrictions

1 min  |

September 21, 2025
The Morning Standard

The Morning Standard

Stealing Life in Details

It's not so often that a short story collection by a single writer captures such a wide range of subjects. Yet Sibichen K, Mathew’s The Thief In A Sunday Market, translated from Malayalam by J. Devika, does exactly that. Each story unfolds in a distinct setting, but the telling is so effortless and alive that one almost forgets they are written by the same writer.

2 min  |

September 21, 2025

The Morning Standard

75 arrested in raids against organised capital crime

POLICE in the southeast district carried out searches and nabbed 70 people under operation “Aaghat”, an initiative aimed at preventing organised crime.

1 min  |

September 21, 2025
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The Morning Standard

Of Honour, Commerce, and a Contested Pitch

Another high-octane India-Pakistan match was over and more will be coming soon in the tournament.

4 min  |

September 21, 2025
The Morning Standard

The Morning Standard

Chips or ships, they should be made in India: PM

Modi unveils big port reforms, says large ships will now be recognised as infra, a policy shift aimed at positioning India as global shipping hub

3 min  |

September 21, 2025

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Upward Mobility

A simple three number formula is flooding the instagram feeds. But is it enough to climb the fitness ladder?

2 min  |

September 21, 2025
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The Morning Standard

Three members of Gogi gang held after encounter in Rohini

Accused opened fire at cops: DCP

1 min  |

September 21, 2025

The Morning Standard

Blending faith: 161 ancient sites documented

UTTARAKHAND, considered as 'Devbhoomi', has taken an initiative towards recognizing the spiritual heritage embedded in its landscape. For the first time, the forest department has identified and documented 161 sacred natural sites (SNS) across the state.

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September 21, 2025

The Morning Standard

2.8L Indian jobs on the line as Trump slaps $1L H-1B fee

THE Trump administration on Saturday imposed a fee of $1,00,000 per year on each H-1B visa holder, dealing a body blow to the 2,83,397 (71%) skilled technology workers from India, as per 2024 data.

2 min  |

September 21, 2025

The Morning Standard

Russia pounds Ukraine in mass strikes, 3 dead

Missiles, drones hit 9 regions; most downed as Zelenskyy readies for UNGA meet with Don

1 min  |

September 21, 2025

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H-1B Visa: Panic grips tech firms

Cos have asked employees to return to US immediately, avoid any international travel

2 min  |

September 21, 2025

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RARE 'METEOR' LIGHTS UP CITY SKIES

A bright meteor-like object streaked across the sky over city on Friday night, dazzling residents and sparking a social media buzz.

1 min  |

September 21, 2025

The Morning Standard

HAS HUMANITARIAN CONSEQUENCES: MEA

INDIA on Saturday said it is closely studying the full implication of the US decision to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas, warning that the move could cause \"humanitarian consequences\" and disrupt families.

1 min  |

September 21, 2025

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BEYOND CHILD MARRIAGE, PATRIARCHY & PURDAH

In a conservative landscape, this man challenged convention by educating his daughters, Rajesh Asnani narrates

2 min  |

September 21, 2025

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GROWTH GRIT & GOGOI

From helping his mother sell vegetables for his education to building a hub for agricultural innovation, Nabanidhi Gogoi inspires his community with dedication, writes Prasanta Mazumdar

3 min  |

September 21, 2025

The Morning Standard

The Handshake that Became a Headline

India walloped Pakistan in the Asia Cup; seven wickets down, target chased early, a convincing win for the Blue. But there was no customary respect.

3 min  |

September 21, 2025

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Commerce min to visit US on Sept 22 for trade talks

COMMERCE and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit the US on September 22 to push forward negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement, following a fresh round of discussions held in New Delhi last week, the ministry said in a statement on Saturday.

1 min  |

September 21, 2025
The Morning Standard

The Morning Standard

H-1B will hit T’gana hardest: Minister

ASKING why the Centre was maintaining silence over the increase in H-1B visa fees by the United States, IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu said Telangana would be among the states worst affected by the move.

1 min  |

September 21, 2025

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Seas the Day

The flavour of the wellness season is thalassotherapy which Indians are in love with thanks to the therapeutic effect of its marine and coastal properties

3 min  |

September 21, 2025
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The Morning Standard

The Hills have AIs

Ever since Tenzee Lhawang Bhutia started a backpackers’ hostel in the heart of Darjeeling three years ago, he has been bombarded with the usual questions by travellers — where to eat, what to see, where are the hidden spots.

2 min  |

September 21, 2025

The Morning Standard

WWII bomb found, defused in Hong Kong, 6,000 evacuated

THOUSANDS of people were evacuated from their homes in Hong Kong overnight so experts could defuse a large U.S.-made bomb left over from World War II that was discovered at a construction site.

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September 21, 2025