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Column | Record of a princely wedding

 In the pages of a 114-year-old album, a photographer discovers what’s missing from documentation today




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Judges and the people




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No global solutions for cricket, however positive, can work without India

Currently, the future of the game is not in the hands of the WCA or indeed the ICC. It is in the hands of the BCCI




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Column | Pencil in some rest

Helping people shouldn’t mean exhausting yourself, says Phuphee. Take a walk, meet a friend, recharge your soul




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Ten million ways to give Test cricket the boost it needs

With the ICC set to slightly even out the balance between the haves of the game (India, England, Australia) and the have-nots (the rest) there might be hope of keeping Test cricket alive.




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‘The victim of crime is treated as a mere witness in the prosecution of the offence’

In order to provide the much needed relief to the victims of crime, it is essential that the focus of criminal justice system shifts from being accused-centric to victim-centric




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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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Cricket has much on its plate, including a new disruptor — Jay Shah

As caretaker of the game’s treasure chest, Jay Shah might be the most powerful man in cricket ever — no W.G. Grace, Don Bradman or Sachin Tendulkar can match his combination of political, filial and financial heft.




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Corrections and Clarifications — September 7, 2024




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Two-tier system for Tests is an old idea whose time has come

The World Test Championship which was introduced with some scepticism seems to be established now. Some tinkering may be needed, but the essence is in place.




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Bhanupriya Rao and the inner lives of women

The founder of BehanBox has a perennial source of inspiration




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Denialism and ‘assertism’ are two sides of the same coin

What connects them is irrational belief. Conspiracy theories grow out of such belief




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Column | When Harappans had unicorns

September 20 marked 100 years of the world learning about the Indus Valley — a civilisation where the one-horned beast appears on many seals, and points to possible links between merchants and monks




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Column | The wife who ‘quiet-quit’ after 60 years

Love is not the most important thing in a relationship, says Phuphee, and explains why




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Allies turn more saffron than BJP; DMK turns to Lord Murugan




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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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India’s emerging 150-plus bowlers need careful looking after

A bowler in the 150kmph category is a jewel, and needs to be handled with love, not a word used in sporting contexts.




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Column | The zeitgeist of Modern Times

A triptych to illustrate that while we are seemingly grappling with the same questions decade after decade, the wheels are slowly turning




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Satire | One nation, one pollution

Unite and campaign to evenly redistribute northern India’s polluted air to the rest of the country



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Ind vs NZ: The joys and sorrows of the high-risk game in a single frame

The high-risk style is set to continue, and whenever the Bengaluru Test situation arises again, there will be wistful talk of Cheteshwar Pujara, and even Sunil Gavaskar.




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AI: The role of global standards in driving innovation and responsible development

The future of AI will require new standards to ensure safe and responsible implementation




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Column | So you don’t have a bestie

Lessons in relationships and a bowl of fragrant and spiced apricots with meat



  • Life & Style

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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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Column | Going where the youth are

There’s a reason why Trump and Kamala Harris are racing between primetime talk shows and comedy podcasts 




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India rely on the kindness of others as WTC final dreams fade

The recurring, and humiliating collapses of India’s batting are at least partially the responsibility of the cricket board which showed a lack of spine by not insisting that the big boys play in the national championship.




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Incompetence rights a wrong, but for how long? | On the import of Salman Rushdie’s Satanic Verses

Perhaps the notification that banned the import of Salman Rushdie’s Satanic Verses was as fictitious as the characters in the novel




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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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Nifty Prediction Today – November 12, 2024: Can be range bound. Stay out of the market

Nifty 50 November Futures contract can trade in a range of 24,100-24,500




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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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With non-performing loans easing, ARCs brace for tough FY25

As the asset under management of private ARCs is expected to contract by 7-10%, redemptions are predicted to remain robust. 



  • Money & Banking

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Death in Gujarat Refinery fire rises to 2; IOCL constitutes team to investigate

The fire that began on Monday afternoon with a blast in a benzene storage tank of the refinery later spread to two other adjoining tanks, Jawahar Nagar police station inspector A B Mori said




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Bank Nifty Prediction Today – November 12, 2024: Bearish. Go short now and on a rise

Bank Nifty November Futures can fall to 51,500 and even 51,250




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Bajaj Allianz Life sees 23% growth in gross written premium, expands market share

Bajaj Allianz Life focused on making life insurance accessible to all, says MD & CEO Tarun Chugh; special emphasis on Tier 2 and 3 markets



  • Money & Banking

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Low-pressure area forms over Bay, draws in clouds over many parts of south-east peninsula 

Isolated heavy rain may break out over Tamil Nadu until Saturday, and for five days over Kerala & Mahe




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Reliance Industries to invest ₹65,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh biogas venture

This is the largest clean energy investment by Reliance Energy in India outside of Gujarat




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COP29: What is the latest science on climate change?

The last global scientific consensus on climate change was released in 2021 through the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, however scientists say that evidence shows global warming and its impacts are unfolding faster than expected




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Aluminium: Supports can limit the downside. Go long now

Support at ₹234-₹233 can halt the fall and keep the broader uptrend intact




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L&T bags 'ultra mega' order from NTPC to set up thermal power plants in MP, Bihar

The work involves design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection and commissioning of boilers, turbines, electrostatic precipitators, auxiliaries, along with the related mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and civil works




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Social Alpha launches programme to support 10 agri start-ups 

Social Alpha to support innovations in precision farming, soil and water management, farm mechanization, post-harvest management, and animal husbandry They need to address critical challenges smallholder farmers face




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




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Outlook 2025: Expect more tech adoption, strategic partnerships, says Nasscom Chairperson

Weighing-in on global debate on whether AI will lead to major layoffs, she said Artificial Intelligence needs to be seen as an enabler that can help amplify skills and boost productivity




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COP29: Pay up or face climate-led disaster for humanity, warns UN chief

Nearly 200 nations have gathered at the annual U.N. climate summit in Baku, focused this year on raising hundreds of billions of dollars to fund a global transition to cleaner energy sources and limit the climate damage caused by carbon emissions




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₹1,800 crore plan to connect Ahmedabad airport with metro services sent for Centre’s approval

A final proposal has been sent to the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and a sanction is pending: GMRC official




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Urban gardening company Ugaoo raises ₹47 crores in Series A funding led by V3 Ventures

The company plans to use the funds to expand its regional presence across the top 10 Indian cities and open 80 retail stores by FY 2030




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COP 29: Gujarat Delegation led by Minister of Finance, Energy and Petrochemicals




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360 ONE Wealth launches Wealth Index

The 360 ONE Wealth Index, launched in collaboration with Crisil, reveals that ESG investing is gaining momentum




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India’s IT spending set to hit $160 billion by 2025, fuelled by software and GenAI investments

Alongside, software spending in India is projected to record the highest annual growth rate, increasing by 17 per cent% in 2025




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Subdued blenders demand hit tea prices in Coonoor auctions

The sales percentage in leaf was only 47 per cent out of the offered quantity of 25,83,350 kg, while in dust, it was 53 per cent out of the offered quantity of 6,14,625 kg




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Asset-light approach: EV start-ups turn to micro-factories to cut costs, enhance flexibility

Micro-factories are closer to the market, require less capital investment, and are faster to set up




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Zydus Lifesciences reports 13.7 per cent rise in Q2 net

The revenues rose 20 per cent to ₹5,237 crore for the period