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Hindustan Times Ranchi

Global financials slip on credit risk jitters

Banking sector's exposure to two US auto bankruptcies revives worries over lending standards

2 min  |

October 18, 2025
Hindustan Times Ranchi

Hindustan Times Ranchi

Keep calm, party on

It’s event-tsunami season. Here’s how to host, party, dress up, and show up, without draining your social battery

4 min  |

October 18, 2025

Hindustan Times Ranchi

A feel-good adventure that is pure escapism

The beloved preschool series Gabby's Dollhouse — known for its pastel colours, cat-themed puns, and endless optimism — gets the big-screen treatment with Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie.

1 min  |

October 18, 2025

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Lessons in etiquette for Indian politicians

Kerala’s longest-serving chief minister (CM), EK Nayanar, had once said that rape in the US was as frequent as drinking a cup of tea.

2 min  |

October 18, 2025
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Hindustan Times Ranchi

JSW Steel profit surges fourfold to ₹1,646 cr in Q2

JSW Steel on Friday posted fourfold jump in consolidated net profit to ₹1,646 crore for September quarter FY26, as improved sales led to rise in revenues.

2 min  |

October 18, 2025

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'Saiyaara brought back the charm of ballads'

The team behind the soundtrack of this year’s biggest surprise hit shares how the film’s music revived the magic of Hindi melodies

1 min  |

October 18, 2025

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Bombing ivory towers

This excerpt from Modi’s Mission by Berjis Desai examines why a section of India’s elite dislikes the PM

4 min  |

October 18, 2025

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Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival postponed in tribute to Zubeen Garg

The 10th edition of the Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival (BVFF) has been postponed in Assam to pay respects to the late Zubeen Garg and his contribution to Assamese art and culture, the organisers said on Thursday.

1 min  |

October 18, 2025

Hindustan Times Ranchi

How great institutions power great nations

Behind many of India’s most remarkable achievements lies a common force: High-quality institutions that empower generations to build paths that once seemed impossible.

4 min  |

October 18, 2025

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India must engage with the Taliban, but do it cautiously

India can be a possible moderating influence in Afghanistan rather than wield little influence in the region by remaining disengaged. But New Delhi needs to look at relations beyond the Pakistan prism

3 min  |

October 18, 2025

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Aslam Inamdar

Kabaddi player and Captain, Puneri Paltan, @AslamInamdar_Official_333

1 min  |

October 18, 2025
Hindustan Times Ranchi

Hindustan Times Ranchi

Goyal: Modi govt’s FTAs crafted in national interest

The Modi government's trade agreements are “well crafted” and “thought through” in national interest unlike the Congress-led UPA regime that “voluntarily” tried to open Indian market for competitors like China, Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday, adding that India is currently discussing free trade deals with the EU, the US, Chile, Peru, New Zealand and Oman.

2 min  |

October 18, 2025
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Hindustan Times Ranchi

Let's go on 50 first dates

Stop obsessing. First dates are not the final word in romance, they’re just the starting point

2 min  |

October 18, 2025

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‘We Asians are proud of our ghosts’

On her writing process, trusting her translator completely, and the use of jump scares in her stories

2 min  |

October 18, 2025

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GCCs may rise from 1,700 to 2,500 by 2030 : ICRA

Rating agency ICRA has estimated that the number of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India wiil increase to more than 2,500 in the next five years, creating huge demand for office space.

2 min  |

October 18, 2025

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A smarter, sadder, and more sincere second outing

Peacemaker made its mark as a chaotic, foulmouthed, and emotional superhero series that stood apart from DC's darker tone.

1 min  |

October 18, 2025

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Gift the joy of a sweeter Diwali with Amul mithai

Diwali is a time to celebrate bonds that matter and to share joy, exchange warmth, and gift happiness wrapped in tradition.

1 min  |

October 18, 2025
Hindustan Times Ranchi

Hindustan Times Ranchi

Foreign firms can’t be deemed inactive for lack of local office: SC

The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that a foreign company cannot be said to have stopped doing business in India merely because it has no office or active contract in the country, holding that such a narrow view undermines India’s global trade ambitions and ease of doing business goals.

1 min  |

October 18, 2025

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Don't fluff with idli

If you find idlis boring, blame the chef. Making the perfect one is a delicate art of balancing softness and density. And let’s be honest, only South India nails it

4 min  |

October 18, 2025

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Pankaj Dheer dies after prolonged cancer battle, industry pays tribute

Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer died on October 15 after a prolonged battle with cancer at the age of 68. His cremation was held yesterday in Mumbai.

1 min  |

October 16, 2025
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Hindustan Times Ranchi

In Bihar, a quiet resurgence that can redefine the future

When people think of Bihar, they often recall its colonial past, political dysfunction, and decades of neglect. For years, the state was seen as a symbol of what went wrong in India’s development story. I came here expecting to find remnants of that narrative — the poverty, the frustration, the brain drain. Instead, I found something profoundly different: A quiet, determined resurgence that could redefine India’s future.

3 min  |

October 16, 2025

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Summit that staunched bloodshed in West Asia

The legacy of the Sharm el-Sheikh summit is ambiguous. It did not forge a path to peace, but has transformed a conflict into a managed, yet fundamentally unresolved, political standoff

4 min  |

October 16, 2025

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'THIS IS MY FIRST DIWALI WITHOUT SIDHU'

Actor Aditi Rao Hydari recalls her first Diwali in Mumbai and traditions back home in Hyderabad

1 min  |

October 16, 2025
Hindustan Times Ranchi

Hindustan Times Ranchi

Apple lobbies tax law change to boost India plans

Apple is lobbying India’s government to modify its income tax law to ensure the company is not taxed for ownership of high-end iPhone machinery it provides to its contract manufacturers, an issue seen as ahurdle to its future expansion, sources say.

1 min  |

October 16, 2025
Hindustan Times Ranchi

Hindustan Times Ranchi

At 80, Natalie becomes oldest woman Ironman finisher

American athlete Natalie Grabow from New Jersey has made history as the oldest woman to complete the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.

1 min  |

October 16, 2025

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How multiculturalism shapes Aussie identity

In Australia, we value the rich diversity of our multicultural identity, underpinned by a commitment to pluralism and the inalienable right to belonging. We do not take this for granted.

3 min  |

October 16, 2025
Hindustan Times Ranchi

Hindustan Times Ranchi

England clinch WC spot, Portugal forced to wait

Harry Kane scored twice as England thrashed Latvia 5-0 on Tuesday to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal were forced to wait to clinch their spot at the finals after being held by Hungary.

1 min  |

October 16, 2025

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MORE THAN JUST LIGHTS: WHY DIWALI FEELS SO GOOD

Have you noticed yourself feeling lighter, happier, or more excited these days?

1 min  |

October 16, 2025

Hindustan Times Ranchi

Zubeen Garg death case: Five accused sent to 14-day judicial custody

Five out of seven people, who have been arrested in connection with the death of singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore last month, have been sent to a 14-day judicial custody on Wednesday after their police remand ended.

1 min  |

October 16, 2025

Hindustan Times Ranchi

AXIS BANK MISSES Q2 ESTIMATES AMID FALL IN TRADING INCOME

Private lender Axis Bank reported a bigger-than-expected drop in second-quarter profit on ‘Wednesday, dragged by a fall in trading income at a time when the bank is still reeling from an earlier increase in bad loan provisions.

1 min  |

October 16, 2025