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Northern Lights in Scandinavia: What Indian Travellers Actually See, What It Costs, and What No Brochure Says

The photograph lied, and you already knew itThe aurora borealis, in real life, does not look like the aurora borealis in photographs. The greens are muted. The curtains move slowly, sometimes almost imperceptibly, like smoke that has forgotten it is supposed to rise. A camera set to a 15-second exposure…

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The Amarnath Ice Shivling and What Pilgrimage Teaches You About Sacred Impermanence

The Ice That No One MadeInside the Amarnath cave, at roughly 3,888 metres above sea level in the Kashmir Himalayas, a column of ice forms each year from water seeping through the limestone ceiling. No sculptor touched it. No priest installed it. It rises, reaches a peak sometime around the…

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How IHH Healthcare CEO Prem Kumar Nair is planning for a longer-lived Asia

The head of Asia’s largest private health group is advancing clinical longevity, cancer care, AI and neighborhood-based treatment.

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Rishabh Pant is badly bruised and movement is restricted, hope to see on field on 4th day: Morne Morkel

Rishabh Pant is experiencing restricted movement due to a bruised shoulder sustained during batting. Bowling coach Morne Morkel expressed hope for Pant's return behind the stumps on day four. Kuldeep Yadav was unavailable for selection due to a viral fever contracted earlier. India aims to secure the remaining Sri Lankan…

The Economic Times

Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2025 is the finest in the country: Shreyasi Singh

Bihar's industries minister Shreyasi Singh is working to change the state's negative perception. She detailed policies designed to attract businesses and create jobs. The minister highlighted swift land allotment and production startup times. Singh also spoke about her father's lasting influence and inspiration. She aims to build respect and trust…

The Economic Times

ET WLF 2026: GIFT City eyes reforms to bring offshore biz home

GIFT City is shifting its focus to bring India-related cross-border financial business home. The regulator aims to address product, expertise, and regulation gaps that drive business overseas. GIFT City seeks to become a landing point for both inbound and outbound investment activities. Indian institutions are urged to assess shifting current…

The Economic Times

India’s Reinsurance: Hidden tax or treaty? Best way to expand tax base is to redraw map of where business is done

Indian insurers transfer risk to global reinsurers, impacting tax treaties. These international agreements often prevent India from taxing reinsurance profits. Foreign reinsurers without a permanent establishment face fewer tax obligations. India aims to attract reinsurance business to GIFT City for taxation. This strategy seeks to increase domestic underwriting expertise and…

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Grip strength, gait may soon measure biological lifespan, says Dr Prateek Sharma

Genes influence lifespan, but lifestyle and environment are crucial for longevity. Biological age will soon be measured by new indicators beyond chronological age. Healthy life expectancy boosts India's economy significantly, benefiting all stakeholders. The focus is shifting from lifespan to healthspan, adding energy and reducing disease. Evidence-based nutrition science is…

The Economic Times

Sugar Prices Retreat as India May Import Less Sugar Than Anticipated

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed down -0.38 (-2.15%) on Tuesday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed down -18.90 (-3.53%). Sugar prices settled sharply lower on Tuesday, with London sugar falling to a 1-week low. Long liquidation emerged in sugar on speculation that India...

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Navy to induct second diving support vessel 'Nipun'

The Indian Navy will commission its second Diving Support Vessel, Nipun, on August 31, 2026. This specialized vessel will enhance the Navy's deep-sea diving and underwater support capabilities. Nipun, indigenously designed and built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, was delivered on July 30, 2026. Its induction marks a significant step towards…

The Economic Times

ET WLF 2026: AI driving shift in value creation

Artificial intelligence is making software development faster and cheaper. Value creation is expected to shift towards computing infrastructure and physical systems. India could benefit from this trend due to attractive power and data-center costs. Venture capital firms are becoming marginal investors in the AI investment cycle. Corporate balance sheets will…

The Economic Times

India-China agree to seek 'political settlement' of boundary issue: MEA

India conveyed to China the importance of border peace for bilateral ties. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi for talks. They discussed delimitation of the frontier and trans-boundary cooperation efforts. Both sides agreed to continue seeking a political settlement of the boundary question. Maintaining peace…

The Economic Times

Weather update August 26: IMD predicts widespread rain and thunderstorms across India, check if your state is on the list

The India Meteorological Department has issued a forecast indicating widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across the country. Gusty winds of up to sixty kilometers per hour are anticipated in certain regions. Additionally, isolated areas may experience heavy to very heavy rainfall from August twenty-fifth to thirty-first. Residents are advised to brace…

The Economic Times

Private credit investment in F&B sector surges 12-fold in H1 2026: EY

Private credit investments in India's food and beverage sector surged twelvefold in early 2026. This sector's share of total deal value rose to twelve percent, becoming the third largest. Large transactions supported this momentum, indicating growing capital demand for expansion. Private credit investors are increasingly exploring consumer-led sectors for new…

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Indian strike on Kirana Hills in Pakistan during Operation Sindoor was accidental, says former CDS Anil Chauhan

Former Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan said India may have unintentionally hit Pakistan’s Kirana Hills during Operation Sindoor after a loitering munitions searching for radars near Sargodha ran out of fuel. He also discussed a planned Sargodha strike that shifted to Bholari because of weather, military risk assessment and…

The Economic Times

Indian exports face little risk from tougher US sanctions on Iran

Stricter US sanctions on Iran are unlikely to significantly affect India’s exports to the country, as bilateral trade is mainly concentrated in pharmaceuticals and agricultural products, particularly basmati rice.

Barchart

Sugar Prices Fall as India May Import Less Sugar Than Anticipated

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is down -0.37 (-2.10%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is down -18.70 (-3.49%). Sugar prices are sharply lower today, with London sugar falling to a 1-week low. Prices are weighed down by carryover pressure from Monday on the...

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Rescuers find no trace of 22 missing crew days after cargo ship sinks in Bay of Bengal

Rescuers searching for 22 missing sailors have found no trace of their Panama-flagged cargo ship that sank in the Bay of Bengal off the coast of India

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Piyush Goyal pitches India as trusted destination for data centres, cites $200 bn investment commitments

India is actively promoting itself as a prime destination for data centers to Japanese businesses. Significant global hyperscaler investments totaling USD 200 billion have already been secured. The nation offers a compelling case for partnership in AI and semiconductor development. Japan faces a considerable demand for skilled professionals and caregivers.…

The Economic Times

CNH Industrial to invest Rs 2,000cr in India by 2030, double tractor mfg capacity

CNH Industrial India will invest Rs 2,000 crore by 2030. This includes a new tractor plant near Greater Noida to double manufacturing capacity. Additional funds will support research and product development for global markets. The company aims to double its market share and enter the top four tractor makers.

The Economic Times

Xi Jinping's Delhi visit could be the big brick in the BRICS summit

Xi Jinping's potential visit to India for the BRICS summit is a key development. This meeting could foster cooperation and enable concrete economic decisions for the bloc. Discussions are expected on payment systems and agricultural commerce among member nations. Improved India-China ties may reduce obstacles to collective action within BRICS.…

The Economic Times

Centre aims to cut foreign reliance in key power systems by 2029

India is drawing up a roadmap to develop indigenous software and hardware for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems used to monitor and control the power network, as it seeks to eliminate dependence on foreign technology in critical electricity infrastructure. The CEA has proposed developing most software and hardware…

The Economic Times

Earning Rs 1-2 lakh a month in a tier-1 city? Woman says you might still be caught in a "salary trap"

A content creator highlighted what she calls the "Rs 1-2 lakh salary trap," arguing that this income range, while seemingly comfortable, leaves people in tier-1 Indian cities financially strained due to high costs of rent, healthcare, education and lifestyle. Her Instagram video drew mixed reactions, with some users agreeing that…

The Economic Times

Piyush Goyal promises BIS certification relief for high-tech sector firms

Goyal said he had taken note of concerns raised by Japanese companies over BIS certification requirements and that the government had already instructed the BIS and the Commerce and Industry Ministry to work on a framework to address the issue.

The Conversation

A ‘super El Niño’ could make India’s monsoon drier yet more dangerous

India is currently in the middle of its summer monsoon, but this year’s rainfall presents an interesting paradox. Much of the country has received less rain than usual so far, yet has still been hit by severe floods and landslides. In the southern state of Kerala, for example, devastating floods…

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