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Pithori Amavasya 2026 Guide: Right Date, Puja Muhurat, Rituals and Significance

Have you ever heard someone call the same Amavasya by different names? That is quite common with Pithori Amavasya. In some parts of India, people know it as Pithori Amavasya. Some call it Bhadrapada Amavasya, while others know it as Kushotpatini Amavasya. In Maharashtra, this day is also connected with…

MyLifeXP · Sep 8

Confused by the debate over India’s 7.8% GDP growth? Here’s a simple explanation

Bade bade deshon mein aisi choti choti baatein hoti rehti hai – Javed Siddiqui, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995)

Newslaundry · Sep 8

From US to Vietnam: How foreign real estate players are making a big entry into India

International real estate players are actively investing in India's expanding urban landscape. Foreign developers and investors are exploring residential and mixed-use projects. This trend is driven by India's rapid urbanization and rising incomes. Companies are partnering locally to navigate complex market regulations. The nation's property market is becoming a significant…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Government should adopt flexible approach to ethanol-blended petrol programme: ICRIER paper

A research paper recommends flexibility in India's ethanol blending program targets. It suggests maintaining E20 as a long-term goal while allowing temporary E15 reductions. This approach would respond to agricultural shocks and manage economic costs effectively. The paper advocates for a flexible feedstock strategy to avoid food market pressure.

The Economic Times · Sep 8

India faces higher oil import costs as crude prices surge on West Asia supply risks

International crude prices surged, impacting India's oil import bill and inflation. Escalating West Asia tensions raised concerns about global supply disruptions. India, a major oil importer, faces pressure on its trade balance and currency. Fuel retailers may experience margin pressure as crude prices cross USD 100. The disruption affects energy…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

India’s higher education moment has arrived just as the world turns inward

India’s universities are gaining global visibility just as studying abroad becomes costlier and more uncertain. Better rankings, tighter visa rules and foreign universities opening India campuses are changing the calculation for students: increasingly, the global education journey may begin at home.

The Economic Times · Sep 8

From Mamaearth to Phool: Shilpa Shetty, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Alia Bhatt among celebrity investors to back startups

Celebrity investments: Bollywood stars and cricket legends are increasingly backing Indian startups. A Tracxn report identifies 10 celebrities investing in 34 startups and 49 funding rounds worth $458 million collectively across diverse sectors.

The Economic Times · Sep 8

EBay probes how banned gender-test kits were available in India, listings removed

EBay has launched an internal review of its safeguards after Reuters found gender-prediction kits being offered for delivery to India, where prenatal sex determination is illegal. The marketplace removed nine listings, including SneakPeek and Peekaboo products. The findings come as Indian authorities also seek Google action against search results promoting…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Pankaj Tripathi, aka Mirzapur's Kaleen Bhaiya, shares why he takes 30 minutes to finish his meal

Actor Pankaj Tripathi has urged people to be more mindful about both their food and their thoughts in a recent FSSAI video for the #EatRightIndia movement. He spoke about the connection between food and the body, shared his habit of spending about 30 minutes eating meals, and highlighted the importance…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Emami's BoroPlus takes on Johnson’s, Himalaya, Mamaearth with FromMaa launch

Emami-owned BoroPlus has entered India’s fast-growing baby-care market with BoroPlus FromMaa, offering lotion, cream, soap, shampoo, massage oil, powder and diaper rash cream. The launch targets rising demand for premium, natural and specialist baby products, putting Emami in competition with Johnson’s Baby, Himalaya and Mamaearth, among others.

The Economic Times · Sep 8