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BGMI Lite Krafton confirms India launch: Release date, features, system requirements, download size and what we know so far

BGMI Lite Krafton: Battlegrounds Mobile India Lite is set to make its debut in India by the end of 2026, as confirmed by Krafton India. This streamlined version aims at catering to gamers using budget-friendly and older smartphones. Insights from PUBG Mobile Lite suggest exciting features for BGMI Lite. Stay…

The Economic Times

Do Insects Feel Pain? What Neuroscience Reveals About Insect Sentience and Animal Suffering

The nervous system that wasn't supposed to matterA fruit fly injected with a small dose of acid will drag the affected limb, avoid using it, and protect it from further contact. That behaviour has a name in biology: nociception. It is the detection of damaging stimuli by specialised sensory neurons,…

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CJI Surya Kant declines Nalsar convocation invite amid student, BCI row

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant declined Nalsar University's convocation invitation. Students opposed his presence citing remarks made during a protest hearing. The Bar Council of India intervened, threatening students with debarment from legal practice. The Supreme Court questioned the BCI's involvement in the matter. The BCI later withdrew its…

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Why the 5 AM to 7 AM Slot Is the Best Deep Work and Focus Window in Indian Summers

What heat does to concentration, and why 5 AM is the exceptionCognitive performance begins to degrade measurably once the ambient temperature crosses 30°C. A 2020 study published in PLOS Medicine, tracking students in Boston during a heatwave, found that those without air conditioning scored 13 percent lower on cognitive tests…

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India Fashion Week Trends and the Wardrobes of Real Women: Why Four Cities Decide What India Wears

The runway exists in a different countryYou watch the reel. A model moves down a white-lit runway in something that is half-sari, half-structured coat, hand-embroidered at the hem, priced somewhere between a month's rent and a small car. The designer takes a bow. The front row applauds. By the next…

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Nag Panchami 2026: Bhog, mantra, timings and all you need to know about puja, rituals, significance, mythology and regional celebrations

On August 17, 2026, devotees across India will celebrate Nag Panchami, a day dedicated to worshiping Nag Devta to invoke blessings for their families. This significant event occurs during the Panchami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Shravana month. Rituals include prayer, fasting, and traditional offerings to serpent deities.…

The Economic Times

What Lakme Fashion Week Actually Means for How Everyday Indian Women Are Dressing

The runway is not a wardrobeYou watch the models walk. The silhouettes are architectural, the fabrics are things you'd need to Google, and the styling involves a kind of studied dishevelment that takes a team of people to achieve. Lakme Fashion Week is, in this sense, a performance. A very…

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What Raw Mango Is Really Saying to Indian Women About Clothing, Restraint and Good Taste

The Quiet That Costs SomethingA Raw Mango sari does not announce itself. That is the point. The weave is dense, the colour sits in the fabric rather than on it, and the border, if there is one, earns its place. You have seen it at literary festivals, at gallery openings,…

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Donald Trump welcomes Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defence agreement, terms it as 'big, bold' step

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a joint defense agreement. US President Donald Trump called this pact a significant first step. The agreement was signed by leaders of the three nations on August 7. India is now assessing the implications of this new regional pact. New Delhi will take…

The Economic Times

Why Choosing to Love Someone Is Not the Same as Needing Them in a Relationship

The Relief You Mistake for LoveHe texts back and your shoulders drop two inches. You sleep better when he's in the city. The anxiety that hums under your days goes quiet when he's around. You call this love because it feels enormous, because your whole nervous system responds to him…

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Unveiling The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 high-powered jury

We’re back with the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA). However hectic it gets for the ETtech team, the thrill of sifting through the best of Indian entrepreneurship makes up for every late night in the newsroom.

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St Mary Islands, Karnataka: The Hexagonal Basalt Rock Formation That Rewrites What a Beach Can Be

The Ground Beneath You Is WrongYou have been to beaches before. You know what they feel like underfoot, the give of wet sand, the gravel that shifts, the occasional flat stone. Nothing prepares you for St Mary Islands. The moment you step off the boat from Malpe and onto the…

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Diu Is the Portuguese-Era Island Off Gujarat Where Colonial History Never Quite Left

The churches are still standingThe first thing that stops you in Diu is a church. Not a temple, not a mosque, a church built in 1601 by the Jesuits, its limestone facade holding the particular grey of old Portuguese stonework, its nave cool and echoey in a way that feels…

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Tapas in the Yoga Sutra: Why Ancient India Considered Voluntary Discomfort Sacred and Necessary

What Patanjali Actually SaidIn the second chapter of the Yoga Sutras, the sadhana pada, Patanjali opens with three words: tapas, svadhyaya, ishvara pranidhana. Discipline, self-study, surrender. He calls this combination kriya yoga, the yoga of action. Tapas comes first. Not devotion, not study. The discomfort comes first. Sutra II.43 makes…

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How Australia found themselves on the wrong side of cricket’s most profound upset

Despite overwhelming odds against them, Bangladesh still found a way to win – but their success wasn’t down to any Australian complacency

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Higher education costs: How Indian parents and US-based NRIs plan and pay—and who is better placed?

Except for a small number of government colleges of repute, the demand for good quality colleges far outstrips the supply in India. Higher education remains costly and elitist and with the advent of edupreuners, Indian children often study at universities abroad after paying a steep fee or after taking educational…

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Farmers seek Delhi march as Haryana blocks route at Khanauri

Farmers protesting the India-US trade deal are camped at the Khanauri border. Bharatiya Kisan Union Ekta Sidhupur chief Jagjit Singh Dallewal appealed for passage to Delhi. He requested the Prime Minister and Haryana government allow a peaceful march on foot. Farmers seek a legal MSP guarantee, farm loan waivers, and…

The Economic Times

D-St set for a negative opening as GIFT Nifty signals weak start

Indian equity markets closed lower on Friday, August 14, as investors awaited clarity. The Nifty50 and Sensex experienced slight declines, ending the trading session down. Investors will closely monitor crude oil prices and global economic data for future direction. Foreign portfolio investors and domestic institutional investors were net buyers of…

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Bangladesh sets tough riders for PM Tarique Rahman's visit to India

DHAKA/DELHI: Amid mounting domestic pressure from hardliners and opposition Jamaat-e-Islami ally NCP, PM Tarique Rahman's govt Sunday attached tough conditions for New Delhi prior to his possible bilateral visit to India at PM Modi's invitation - "act expeditiously on extradition of Sheikh Hasina and other criminal fugitives, and help create…

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Russian body, Desi brain: How India is turning the Su-30MKI into a lethal stealth hunter

India is developing the Virupaksha radar for its Su-30MKI fleet, potentially giving the Russian-designed fighter much stronger long-range detection capabilities.

The Economic Times

The next frontier in finance is not a bank. It is the machinery beneath it

The financial services landscape is evolving, emphasizing the importance of software and data infrastructures. In India, digital payments are surging, showcasing a strong shift toward online transactions. However, institutions grapple with legacy systems and fragmented data. As global account ownership climbs, there’s a pressing need for speed and security in…

The Economic Times

Now to have a ball in Galle

India reached 460 for 9 after two days of play in Galle. Devdutt Padikkal scored 167, his highest score in Sri Lanka. Dhruv Jurel provided stability with a crucial 51 runs. Rain interruptions limited play, impacting the overall match duration. India remains confident in their bowling attack to secure a…

The Economic Times

AI won’t create India’s jobs crisis, but it could deepen it

Educated youth face a challenging job market with fewer middle-skill opportunities. Many new jobs are in low-productivity agriculture or informal services. AI threatens cognitive jobs, widening the existing skills divide. India must create productive non-farm work and expand tech-complementary roles. Targeted AI skilling is crucial to secure the demographic dividend.

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RBI's $56.8 billion forex drive: How diaspora deposits reshape India's currency risk and balance sheet

India's special forex package has successfully garnered over fifty-six billion dollars in deposits, surpassing expectations. This increased inflow has prompted an extension of its deadline, ushering in a new era of currency risk for the central bank. Unlike previous models, banks now focus more on leveraging their assets than merely…

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India to host BRICS Environment Working Group meetings on August 17-18

India will host the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting in New Delhi on August 18. Senior officers will meet on August 17 to discuss environmental working group priorities. Ministers will deliberate on an outcome document and thematic discussions for cooperation. Priority areas include sustainable lifestyles, afforestation, and disaster resilience. The…

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