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Vintage Indian Clothing and Textiles That Are Quietly Becoming Seriously Collectible

Banarasi Silk Sarees (Pre-1980s)The benchmark for vintage Indian textile value is a pre-1980s Banarasi silk saree woven with real zari, the kind that contains actual silver or gold wire, not the polyester metallic thread that replaced it in mass production after the 1980s handloom decline. Auction houses in Mumbai and…

Times Life

New-age stocks take off; Swiggy goes Indian

Happy Wednesday! India’s new-age companies are gaining ground in public markets as more startups go public. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

The Economic Times

The Class and Status Signals Hidden Inside Every Indian Dating App Profile Nobody Discusses

The college name is never just a college nameYou put IIT or SRCC or Symbiosis in your bio and told yourself it was for context. It wasn't. You knew, the way everyone knows without saying it, that certain institution names function as shorthand for a family's income bracket, their English…

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What Folate Deficiency Does to the Brain and Body of Indian Women Before Pregnancy

The damage starts before the pregnancy test turns positiveThe neural tube, the embryonic structure that becomes the brain and spinal cord, closes between days 21 and 28 after conception. Most women do not confirm a pregnancy until week 5 or 6. That gap is the clinical problem with folate deficiency.…

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After deadly floods in India's Assam, experts call for better warnings and long-term planning

More than 100 people have died in floods in India’s northeastern Assam state which government officials say is the worst the climate vulnerable region has seen in six decades

The Independent UK

India reiterates support for negotiated two-state solution in Palestine: MEA Secretary Ranganathan

India reaffirmed its long-standing support for a negotiated two-state solution. The nation also underscored the importance of addressing Gaza's humanitarian situation. Discussions covered the full spectrum of India-Palestine bilateral relations and development cooperation. Ongoing initiatives in health and education were reviewed during the meeting. Palestinian officials expressed appreciation for India's…

The Economic Times

Stocks in news: ONGC, BPCL, RailTel Corporation, Exide Industries and Lohia Corp

The Indian stock market experienced a downward trend for the sixth consecutive session on Tuesday, influenced by rising oil prices and soaring global bond yields. Key companies like ONGC and BPCL will attract attention due to recent corporate developments. More newsworthy, RailTel Corporation and Compucom Software have landed significant contracts…

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'I won': Trump renews 2020 election claim, says 24,000 noncitizens voted illegally

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday reiterated that he won the 2020 presidential election against Joe Biden, claiming that more than 24,000 "noncitizens" voted illegally in the polls.

The Times of India

Man claims mother-in-law's US visa got 'revoked midflight' for 2-day overstay on previous visit, was sent back from Singapore

A Redditor shared a strange situation, claiming that his 82-year-old mother-in-law was not allowed to travel from Singapore to Seattle and was told that her visa was revoked. Without explanation, she was told she could not travel any further, and the other family members traveling with her had to return…

The Times of India

Big changes: Google reportedly plans to exit China in 2027 to produce Pixel line in India, Vietnam

Google might drop out of China in 2027 to produce its Pixel portfolio in India and Vietnam amid hopes of shipping more units in 2026.

Android Central

Global Supply Concerns Fuel a Rally in Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.60 (+3.56%) on Tuesday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +16.50 (+3.15%). Sugar prices extended this month’s sharp rally on Tuesday, with NY sugar posting a 15-month high and London sugar posting a 16-month high. Tuesday’s...

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Close to 100 crore electors have voter cards in India: EC officials

Indian Election Commission officials clarified voter identification procedures after US President Donald Trump's comments. Nearly 100 crore electors have received special Electoral Photo Identity Cards for voting. Polling in India relies on these photo identity cards for all registered voters. Electoral rolls are prepared and audited by booth-level officers and…

The Economic Times

Japan’s yen lesson for India: Don’t fight the currency market

India should focus on economic fundamentals and allow the rupee to be largely market-driven. The RBI has some flexibility during a financial crisis because India does not have full capital account convertibility, allowing authorities to restrict large capital outflows if required.

The Economic Times

Fiscally fit: The counterintuitive move that helped India tame inflation

India's inflation between 2010 and 2016 offers a lesson in fiscal discipline. Persistent deficits eroded confidence, leading to high inflation rates. However, banking windfall revenue from cheaper oil repaired debt backing. This fiscal consolidation re-anchored prices and restored market confidence. This commitment to fiscal discipline has since buffered India from…

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Sonia Gandhi to tell all in memoir of her personal, political life

Sonia Gandhi's memoir will share her intimate story of marrying into a powerful political family. She recounts the tragedy of losing Rajiv Gandhi which threw her into politics. The book details her decision to turn down prime ministership in 2004. It also covers her introduction to Indira Gandhi and learning…

The Economic Times

Skoda Auto re-enters diesel segment after 5-year gap with new Superb

Skoda Auto India has re-entered the diesel segment after five years. The company unveiled its premium executive sedan, the all-new Superb, and the new Slavia. Skoda also announced the return of the sportier Octavia RS model. The new Slavia offers enhanced styling and new technologies for customers. India remains a…

The Economic Times

India thrash South Africa 6-1 to register biggest-ever FIH Women's Hockey World Cup win

India secured a dominant 6-1 victory over South Africa in the Hockey World Cup. This commanding performance marked India's largest-ever win in the tournament's history. Navneet Kaur and Sushila Chanu extended India's early lead to three goals. Deepika Sehrawat, Lalremsiami, and Sakshi Rana added further goals in the second half.…

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Sugar Prices Soar on Global Supply Concerns

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is up +0.53 (+3.14%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +15.20 (+2.91%). Sugar prices extended this month’s sharp rally today, with NY sugar posting a 15-month high and London sugar posting a 16-month high. Today’s leg-up in...

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Trump wants America to vote like India. But will Indian model work?

President Donald Trump has cited India’s election system as an example for the US while pushing for stricter voter identification and citizenship verification rules. In an August 18 Truth Social post, Trump pointed to India’s use of voter ID and limited reliance on mail voting to support his case for…

The Economic Times

Sakarni Plaster to invest Rs 450 cr on expansion; to set up 2 building material plants

Sakarni Plaster has announced an ambitious plan to invest Rs 450 crore over the next two years. This investment will focus on establishing new manufacturing facilities for gypsum boards and paints, while also expanding the capacities of existing plants to cater to rising demand. The funding will be sourced from…

The Economic Times

Rupee, price tailwinds for Indian exporters may fade in H2FY27: Nuvama

Indian exporters may see revenue tailwinds from rupee depreciation fade soon. Elevated prices and currency depreciation supported export growth in the first quarter. These supportive factors are expected to diminish in the second half of FY27. The information technology sector's earnings accelerated due to the weaker rupee. Currency movements remain…

The Economic Times

They'll have to comply with Indian law: Govt official on X's takedown visibility push

X's new transparency push seeks to make government-directed content restrictions more visible to users, and bring more clarity on takedown requests. It intends to disclose which government was behind such a request, and why the content was flagged.

The Times of India

Trump’s new election guru? India

In a recent statement, Donald Trump pointed to India's election framework as a model for implementing stricter voter ID laws in the US. Emphasizing India's impressive voter turnout and limited use of mail-in ballots, Trump supports the SAVE Act, which necessitates proof of citizenship to vote federally. Critics warn that…

The Economic Times

India set sights on top 10 positions for 2036 and 2048 Olympics via Khelo India Revamped Scheme

India aims for top ten Olympic finish in 2036 and top five in 2048. The Khelo India Revamped Scheme has a budget of Rs 36,441 crores. This plan focuses on talent identification and sports infrastructure development. Athletes will receive increased support and training opportunities across the nation. Maharashtra will strengthen…

The Economic Times

S Jaishankar, Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal to travel to Singapore for crucial talks

Top Indian ministers will meet their Singaporean counterparts for the fourth ISMR. This meeting aims to expand cooperation in trade, investment, and advanced manufacturing. Discussions will focus on strengthening the India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership roadmap. The event will also include the India-Singapore Business Roundtable for key business leaders. Both nations…

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