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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
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October 18, 2025
Hindustan Times Ranchi
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.
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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.
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October 18, 2025
Hindustan Times Ranchi
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
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October 18, 2025
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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.
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October 18, 2025
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
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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
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October 18, 2025
Hindustan Times Ranchi
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.
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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.
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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.
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October 18, 2025
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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.
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October 18, 2025
Hindustan Times Ranchi
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.
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October 16, 2025
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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
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October 16, 2025
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.
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October 16, 2025
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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.
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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.
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October 16, 2025
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.
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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.
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October 16, 2025
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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.
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October 16, 2025
Hindustan Times Ranchi
Bira CEO Ankur Jain must quit, say investors, lenders
Some large institutional stakeholders in homegrown beer maker B9 Beverages, the owner of the Bira 91 brand, have started discussions on the removal of founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Ankur Jain citing his inability to run the financially troubled company, four people aware of the development said.
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October 15, 2025
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'Ed truly appreciates music and culture here'
Jonita Gandhi is the latest among popstar Ed Sheeran’s Indian collaborators, having lent her voice to his track Heaven.
1 min |
October 15, 2025
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Maze facing Karnataka's caste counting exercise
Karnataka has been in the grip of a massive panic attack, especially among caste associations and their leaders, mathadhishas (pontiffs of monastic orders with caste affiliations), and Opposition politicians.
4 min |
October 15, 2025
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WPI INFLATION FALLS TO 0.13% IN SEPTEMBER AS FOOD PRICES EASE
Wholesale inflation, as measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), slowed to 0.13% in September, driven by deep deflation in food prices, according to data released by the ministry of commerce and industry on Tuesday.
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October 15, 2025
Hindustan Times Ranchi
BJP's first Bihar polls list out, adheres to social engineering
The ruling BJP on Tuesday sprang surprises with its first list of 71 candidates for the Bihar assembly polls, denying a ticket to Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav, a seven-term MLA, while fielding deputy CM Samrat Choudhary in a direct election after over a decade.
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October 15, 2025
Hindustan Times Ranchi
Standards that threaten India’s mobility future
Revised CAFE norms risk pushing India backward. They need to be fixed
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