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Why Oxidised Silver Jewellery Became the Urban Indian Woman's Quiet Style Statement

The jewellery that stopped trying to impressYou have seen her. On the Metro in Delhi, in a Bengaluru café nursing her second coffee, walking through a Colaba market on a Saturday with no particular urgency. She is wearing oxidised silver, a pair of jhumkas gone dark at the filigree, a…

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Weather update today, August 12: IMD issues extremely heavy rain alert for Rajasthan, check forecast for states across the country

The India Meteorological Department warns of extensive rainfall spanning numerous Indian states. On August 11, isolated regions of East Rajasthan may experience exceptionally heavy downpours. The Himalayan regions and Northeast are projected to see significant rainfall throughout the week, while thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds may affect other areas. Residents…

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Accel’s $550 million India fund; South Park Commons bets on deeptech

Happy Wednesday! Venture capital firm Accel has raised its ninth India fund. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Vadnagar, Gujarat's Most Historically Layered Ancient Town, Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight

Twenty-Two Floors Going DownMost heritage towns in India give you one era. Hampi is Vijayanagara. Fatehpur Sikri is Mughal. Vadnagar is something stranger: a single town in northern Gujarat where archaeologists have identified twenty-two distinct layers of human settlement, stacked one on top of the other like sediment, going back…

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Gujarat's Sidi Community Has Kept African Music and Dance Alive in India for Four Centuries

The Drum That Crossed the OceanThe Goma drum does not sound like anything else in Gujarat. It is lower, older, more insistent, the kind of sound that gets into the sternum before the ear has caught up. In Jambur village, about 65 kilometres from Junagadh, the Sidi community brings it…

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Kutch Is Where the Rann Ends and the Artisans Begin: Crafts That Belong to No Other Place

The Rann Is the Threshold, Not the DestinationYou arrive at the white desert and think you have arrived at Kutch. The Rann of Kutch is enormous and genuinely strange, a seasonal salt marsh that turns solid and blinding white in winter, stretching toward Pakistan in one direction and the Arabian…

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How Kidney Stone Formation Begins in Your Renal System and How to Stop It Early

What Actually Happens Inside the KidneyYour kidney filters roughly 200 litres of blood every day, pulling out waste and excess minerals and sending them out in urine. Most of those minerals stay dissolved. A stone begins when one of them stops dissolving and starts crystallising instead.The most common type is…

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Stocks in news: L&T, Tata Motors, HAL, Grasim, NBCC and IRCTC

The Indian equity markets concluded the trading session on a low note, as escalating crude oil prices weighed heavily on worldwide market sentiment. Notable developments included Larsen & Toubro's announcement of a strategic business transfer for its data center services. Focus will also be on firms like Tata Motors and…

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Old ground, new reality: A proud record against Sri Lanka offers little comfort to an Indian side still searching for identity

India faces Sri Lanka in a Test series with no current player knowing defeat. The team's bowling attack shows significant inexperience in Jasprit Bumrah's absence. Batting also appears shaky despite Shubman Gill's recovery and Yashasvi Jaiswal's hunger. This series is crucial for India's World Test Championship qualification hopes. Victory is…

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Solar eclipse: A strange yellow line appeared during the 1868 phenomenon in India, sparking a mystery that took nearly 27 years to solve and eventually led scientists to helium

Astronomers observed a unique spectral line during an 1868 solar eclipse in India. This unexplained yellow line suggested an element unknown on Earth at that time. Norman Lockyer later named this element helium, derived from the Greek word for Sun. William Ramsay finally discovered helium on Earth by extracting it…

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States should mine more, not tax more: The fiscal lesson from Odisha

New legislation will remove state powers to levy taxes on minerals. This change is expected to encourage investment and increase mineral production significantly. States like Odisha and Jharkhand demonstrate how mineral wealth can drive fiscal gains. Focusing on auctioning more blocks will accelerate revenue generation for states. Increased mineral output…

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Global Supply Concerns Push Sugar Prices Sharply Higher

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.26 (+1.58%) on Tuesday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +5.20 (+1.03%). Sugar prices extended their sharp week-long rally on Tuesday, with NY sugar posting a 10-month nearest-futures high and London sugar posting a 15-month high....

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Fed may talk less and let markets lead. That could spell more volatility for India

US Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh’s push to reduce forward guidance and shrink the Fed’s balance sheet could increase global market volatility and capital flows. RBI may need a more flexible policy approach to respond quickly to interest-rate and currency swings.

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No slow encroachment in Arunachal Pradesh by China, Army and ITBP geared up to dominate the border: Sources

India rejects China's claims on Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part. Sources state the Army and ITBP are prepared to monitor Chinese activities. Past Chinese incursions and territorial claims are noted in historical context. India emphasizes maintaining peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control. Diplomatic and military channels…

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PM Modi, Trump will work out Russian oil-related 100 per cent tariff issue, says US official

US official Peter Navarro believes US President Trump and Prime Minister Modi will resolve tariff differences. He recalled past criticism regarding India's increased Russian oil purchases after the Ukraine invasion. The US Senate recently passed a bill allowing tariffs on countries buying Russian energy. This legislation aims to increase economic…

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Air India pilot on Phuket-Delhi flight tests 'positive' for marijuana: Report

The pilot-in-command of an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight tested positive for marijuana after a recent incident. This confirmatory test followed an initial non-negative screening report received upon arrival. The incident occurred on a Phuket-Delhi flight which experienced a sudden loss of altitude. The AAIB is investigating the circumstances surrounding the…

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Sugar Prices Extend the Week-Long Rally on Global Supply Concerns

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is up +0.14 (+0.85%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +2.50 (+0.49%). Sugar prices extended their week-long rally today, with NY sugar posting a 10-month nearest-futures high and London sugar posting a 15-month high. Concerns over lower...

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50 military veterans write to PM Modi seeking intervention to save Delhi Gymkhana Club

Retired military officers have appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for intervention. They seek reconsideration of the Delhi Gymkhana Club's eviction order. The club provides an invaluable support network for veterans and retired public servants. The government ordered the club's eviction to secure defence infrastructure and public safety. The veterans…

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Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday

Indian equities declined as rising crude prices and a weaker rupee weighed on sentiment. Sensex fell 388 points and Nifty 112 points, while analysts flagged 24,400 as key support amid geopolitical risks and upcoming inflation data.

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PNB case: Accused can't dictate probe method, says court while rejecting plea for video conference

A Mumbai court rejected Purvi Modi's plea for a video conference statement. The court stated an accused cannot dictate investigation procedures. Her physical appearance was deemed necessary for the ongoing fraud investigation. The court noted her past conditional pardon required her return to India. Purvi Modi's conduct suggests no genuine…

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NDR InvIT Trust files draft papers for Rs 750 crore IPO

In an ambitious move, NDR InvIT Trust plans to launch a public offering to secure up to Rs 750 crore, comprising a combination of new issues and an offer-for-sale. The capital raised is intended to enhance their portfolio through new warehousing acquisitions, facilitating ongoing development. NDR Warehousing, as the trust's…

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Examining Sheikh Hasina extradition request as per established procedures, MEA says

India is examining Bangladesh's request for Sheikh Hasina's extradition. The government stated its position on the matter remains unchanged. Investigations are ongoing regarding the murder of activist Sharif Osman Hadi. High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi met with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka. Both nations discussed strengthening bilateral relations and mutual…

The Economic Times

From 'Simon Go Back' to tricolour skies: How kites became a symbol of freedom

Kite flying is a beloved Indian tradition celebrating freedom and patriotism. Families gather on rooftops, enjoying the festive atmosphere and friendly competitions. Kites, once used for protest, now symbolize national pride and unity. Markets display colourful kites featuring tricolour patterns and patriotic messages. Safety precautions are advised for responsible kite…

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India targets 10-fold clean fuel output jump in next 5-10 years to curb imports

India aims for a tenfold increase in compressed biogas production over the next decade. The government plans to address supply chain uncertainties and simplify business processes. Offtake assurance and stable pricing mechanisms will be implemented for producers. Financial support and credit guarantees will encourage new plant development. This initiative seeks…

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BLUE unveils AI-first video analytics infrastructure, targets 10X revenue growth by FY30

Bengaluru-based BLUE has unveiled a groundbreaking AI-native video infrastructure platform that leverages a cutting-edge semantic codec to optimize video data encoding. Designed to significantly cut bandwidth and storage expenses for businesses, BLUE is anticipating a tenfold revenue increase by FY30 driven by this innovation. Initial partnerships with leading firms in…

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