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Why Choosing Kundan Jewellery Has Always Been a Political Statement in Indian Fashion

The Weight It Carries Before You Put It OnKundan arrived in Indian jewellery not as decoration but as court language. The Mughal ateliers in Agra and the Rajput goldsmiths of Jaipur and Bikaner refined it over centuries into something that communicated rank, alliance, and aesthetic allegiance simultaneously. The technique, setting…

Times Life · Aug 11

Why Kidney Stones Are Striking Indians in Their 30s, and the Diet and Dehydration Link

The numbers have shifted, and urologists have noticedA 2022 study published in the Indian Journal of Urology found that nearly 12% of India's population will develop kidney stones at some point, with the incidence rising sharply among working-age adults between 25 and 45. The "stone belt", a geographic band running…

Times Life · Aug 11

PV Sindhu backs plan to monkey-proof Delhi badminton Worlds venue, says ‘you can laugh, but...’

To tackle monkey disruptions during the badminton championships, a team of skilled mimics is mimicking langur calls in the stadium. Celebrating the ingenuity of this initiative, PV Sindhu lauded it as an extraordinary expression of Indian resourcefulness. As the BWF World Championships approach on August seventeenth, India is ready to…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Badminton-India's world championships organisers hire monkey whisperers

Monkey mimics will be employed to deter primates at the upcoming badminton World Championships in New Delhi. Organizers are using langur monkey sounds to keep rhesus monkeys away from the venue. Pigeons also posed a problem, leading to court fouling during a previous event. A non-toxic gel has been applied…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Delhi sees rain, satisfactory air quality for 10th consecutive day

Delhi experienced satisfactory air quality for ten consecutive days this August. Light rain and cloudy skies accompanied the pleasant weather conditions across the city. The national capital recorded rainfall exceeding the monthly average by Monday afternoon. Maximum temperatures settled around 35.4 degrees Celsius, slightly above normal levels. The India Meteorological…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

The NEET aspirant who took the reservation debate to Jantar Mantar

During the paper leak protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, NEET aspirant Harsh Dubey began appearing across media platforms to speak about reservation and challenge the Cockroach Janta Party’s approach. He soon became a talking point on social media, with pages such as ‘Aarakshan Hatao Andolan’ emerging in his support.

Newslaundry · Aug 10

Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident: French agency BEA, Airbus to assist in AAIB probe

French and Airbus experts will assist India's investigation into an Air India flight incident. The Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi lost altitude during its journey. This incident occurred on August 4, with the aircraft landing safely. Several passengers and crew members sustained injuries during the flight. The Aircraft…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Balen ends 'envoy snub' with India-first reset; meets China envoy within hours

NEW DELHI: Nepal PM Balendra Shah on Monday ended his self-imposed bar on one-on-one meetings with Kathmandu-based foreign envoys, receiving Indian ambassador Naveen Srivastava first and Chinese ambassador Zhang Maoming hours later at Singha Durbar in a diplomatic reset after months of a distancing that had increasingly come into question…

The Times of India · Aug 10

Delhi State Cooperative Bank to venture into financing farmers, artisans

Inaugurating the programme, Nabin Kumar Roy, Chief General Manager, NABARD, highlighted the critical role of cooperative banks in financial inclusion and local economic development.

The Economic Times · Aug 10

CAG report flags fall in Delhi’s contribution to national GDP

A CAG report shows Delhi's GSDP growth was slower than the national economy. Revenue receipts grew, driven by tax collections, while non-tax revenue declined. Government expenditure saw higher revenue spending, limiting capital investment opportunities. Subsidies, especially for power, increased significantly over the decade. Capital expenditure declined, impacting infrastructure and transport…

The Economic Times · Aug 10