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Mishru’s latest drop fuses botanical elements with architectural inspirations 

Mishru’s new couture edit of lehengas, cocktail dresses, and jumpsuits, showcases a fusion of botanical elements and architectural inspirations 




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Head over heels: Behind Christian Louboutin’s Miss Z launch at Paris Fashion Week with synchronised Olympic swimmers

In Mumbai to launch The Diwali Edit, Christian Louboutin, the inimitable shoe designer talks about getting the French Olympic artistic swimming team to perform underwater in spiky stilettos




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Chennai| 3D saris, ‘Alia’ cut kurtas and more on last minute shopping lists for Deepavali

Come Deepavali, and it is T Nagar, the city’s busiest shopping hub’s time to shine. From 3D saris to Alia cut kurtas, there’s much to choose from




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Designer Arpita Mehta’s wedding collection

Nazara, Arpita Mehta’s latest bridal couture collection, is inspired by the vibrant traditions of Gujarat and the Northeast




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It’s time for festive shopping

Head to these stores this Diwali for some festive décor accents and accessories says Teja Lele Desai




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Coping with the monsoon in Chennai

Having dealt with yet another severe monsoon, the city is limping back to normal. Nidhi Adlakha writes about the impact on buildings and what went wrong.




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Keeping it glassy

There are many varieties of glass that are suitable for Chennai’s hot, tropical climate




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Home is where wallpapers become a piece of art

With wallpapers as their muse, designers are exploring maximalism through motifs inspired by nature and architecture 



  • Life & Style

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BV Doshi (1927-2023) | Pioneer of Indian modernist architecture

Indian architect BV Doshi has passed away, at the age of 95. Trained under Le Corbusier, he was the only Indian to have been awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize



  • Life & Style

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Political Line | Inspector Praveen, inspired by The New York Times

The Delhi police FIR and NYT reporting on foreign influence operations share the same outlook




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Column | The unbearable weight of opinions

Why are we often obsessed with what others are going to think, asks Phuphee




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The past shaping the 2024 J&K Assembly elections

The present Assembly elections ends the six-year political stasis in J&K. Expectedly, there is heightened political activity and interest among the electorate.



  • Jammu and Kashmir Assembly

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When spilling the beans is not an option

If Where Eagles Dare belongs in the pantheon of great getaway films, that is partly because of the impressive number of modes of transport deployed, says Geoff Dyer




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A letter and its spirit




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Money, happiness and the connection between the two 

Nobel Prize winning behavioural economist Daniel Kahneman led a famous study which concluded that happiness increases with income until it plateaus at $75,000 a year




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Trump turns to allies on capitol hill to fill top cabinet posts

Trump will also reach into the the Senate, with the expected appointment of Marco Rubio of Florida as secretary of State, according to a person familiar with the matter




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US will stay in global climate fight despite Trump, says Podesta

Yet John Podesta, senior adviser to the president for international climate policy, also struck an apologetic tone at the start of the United Nations COP29 summit in Azerbaijan. The expected pullback by the world’s second-largest greenhouse gas emitter, he acknowledged, comes even “as the dangers we face grow ever-more catastrophic.”




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The hidden cost of your daily roti: The wheat price crisis | Trending Commodity Picks | Ep 19




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Excess rains spurs use of more herbicides this kharif cropping season

Agrochemical makers have seen sales of herbicides going up this kharif season, even though the offtake in other categories such as insecticides and fungicides were muted




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Samara Capital scouts for ₹1,500-crore investment opportunity

The private equity company has closed three deals in the last few months




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FSSAI cautions quick commerce, e-commerce platforms on violations of expiry date regulations, misleading claims

Minimum shelf life regulations of at least 45 days must be enforced: FSSAI to platforms




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Google to launch Pixel Watch, Pixel 7 on Oct 6

Google offered a sneak peek of the Pixel 7 smartphones and Pixel Watch during its I/O event in May



  • Mobiles & Tablets

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Apple maintains prices on new iPhones despite inflation

New iPhone14 models to boast better cameras, faster processors and a longer lasting battery




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Google Pixel 7 & Pixel 7 Pro open for pre-orders in India

Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro can be pre-ordered for ₹59,999 and ₹84,999 respectively in India




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Apple: Rapid security response test on iOS 16.2 beta

Settings has an option to remove the Apple iOS ‘security response’



  • Mobiles & Tablets

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Google Pixel 7 review: Love, Tech, & the lil’ green robot!

The comparatively petite flagship has a few charms hidden within




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OPPO Reno10 Pro+ review: A picture perfect prodigy? 

The latest photography-focused flagship promises to bring in both style and substance




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Google to launch India-made Pixel 8 phones in 2024

Google partnering with international, domestic manufacturers to produce Pixel smartphones locally



  • Mobiles & Tablets

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Elevate Your Life: Andrew Spira`s Dynamic Speaking And Coaching Experience

In the industry of personal development and professional growth, Andrew Spira stands as a leader of inspiration and transformation. As a motivational speaker and coach, Spira has captivated audiences worldwide with his powerful messages of hope, resilience, and success.




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Skinny dipping in Scandinavia




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On World happiness Day – A Free Dose of Vitamin H




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Capitalism Re-jigged, you must be joking

Surviving Self-Distancing - Day 2




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Swiggy IPO: Choice Equity Broking assigns ‘subscribe for long term’ despite profitability concerns 

Analysts view Swiggy’s diverse portfolio, encompassing food delivery, grocery services, and restaurant reservations, as a competitive advantage over rivals like Zomato.




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Lodha buys out Bain Capital’s stake in digital infrastructure assets

Macrotech Developers acquires Bain Capital’s stake in three joint digital infrastructure platform entities for Rs 307 crore




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Photo exhibition on Indian epigraphs held at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University




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Call to increase consultation days at transgender clinic at Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai

Thousands of people have visited the clinic since its launch in 2022 thanks to friendly doctors; those coming from outstations find it difficult to make multiple trips; they also want a hostel for those visiting the clinic since they are not welcome at lodges, says an activist




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HC restrains authorities from constructing shopping complex on land used by villagers




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Cake-mixing ceremony ushers in the Christmas spirit in Madurai




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CPI(M) demands complains of potholes-filled stretch of Nilakottai-Usilampatti road




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HC directs authorities to file status report on decision taken to demolish dilapidated library building and construct new one

A PIL petition complains about the dilapidated condition of the building and seeks a direction to authorities to construct a new one in its place.




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Wheel of TNSTC bus gets stuck in pit in Madurai

Theni-Devakottai bus got stranded on Vaigai North Bank Road for nearly one hour; police had to divert traffic movement




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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Review | Blends software expertise with AI in a new form factor

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold not only marks Google’s foray into the foldable market in India, but also aims to redefine user expectations




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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Vivo X Fold 3 Pro compared | Specs, features, prices

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro are both ultra-premium foldable smartphones




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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Review | Stands toe-to-toe with the best in business

Priced at ₹22,900, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 promise a significant leap, with a focus on comfort, intelligence, and superior sound quality




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Infinix launches Inbook AirPro+ with 13th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and Copilot button

The Infinix Inbook AirPro+ comes with 16 GB RAM and a 512 GB PCIe Gen 3 SSD




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The Olympics: Beyond fun and games, a billion-dollar business with political overtones

The International Olympic Committee is a major business entity, generating $7.6 billion in the recent four-year cycle primarily through broadcast rights and sponsorships




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Brands are gearing up for the Paris Olympic Games

Deals worth ₹50 crore have been inked with the Indian Olympic Association so far




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TN to set up India’s first Olympic-size BMX Track in Chennai

In BMX racing, riders at a time race around a track that would have jumps and other obstacles.




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Breakfast for Champions: PM hosts T20 World Cup-winning Indian Cricket Team

Men in Blue’ get a rousing welcome to their home soil after a historic T20 World Cup Victory 




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Rafael Nadal not sure he’ll play singles after winning in doubles with Alcaraz at Paris Olympics

Rafael Nadal's first match in singles, against Hungary's Marton Fucsovics, is scheduled for Sunday