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Donald Trump's tariffs may hand Pakistan's basmati market advantage

India, Aug. 9 -- The 50% tariff imposed by the Trump administration has left Punjab and Haryana basmati growers and exporters deeply worried, fearing severe impact on aromatic grain exports to the US ... Read More


When and where will Donald Trump meet Vladimir Putin as Ukraine ceasefire talks come to a head

India, Aug. 9 -- US President Donald Trump will meet his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on August 15 in Alaska, as the Republican indicated that a ceasefire deal to end the Ukraine war was getti... Read More


Yamuna level in Delhi dips, likely to fall below warning mark by Saturday

New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- In a relief to the Capital's residents, the Yamuna's water level - which had neared the danger mark early on Friday - began receding in the morning and has been falling steadily s... Read More


Prepare 30-year mobility blueprint for Pune region: Fadnavis

India, Aug. 9 -- Pune -Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis directed that the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) for Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad be finalised in coordination with all concerned departments. H... Read More


Ravikant Kisana: "Caste is never framed as a savarna question"

India, Aug. 9 -- You write that elite savarnas are unaccustomed to being subjects of critical scrutiny, especially from non-savarnas. Why has there has been so little mainstream cultural commentary on... Read More


Review: The Tiger's Share byKeshava Guha

India, Aug. 9 -- When characters in a novel are excessively reticent, checking for signs of boredom in their lives can provide valuable insights. This exercise presents the root causes of their inacti... Read More


HC directs formation of 'expert committee 'to address pigeon feeding dispute in Pune

India, Aug. 9 -- The Bombay high court (HC) has directed the formation of an 'expert committee' to evaluate the Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC's) decision to prohibit feeding of pigeons at 20 desig... Read More


Review: Learning to Make Tea for One by Andaleeb Wajid

India, Aug. 9 -- There are perhaps few emotions as universal, yet as little discussed, as grief. Although religions have built extensive rituals around death and mourning, they are not as preoccupied ... Read More


SC stays NGT's rRs.r50.4cr fine on MCD and DJB for contaminating Yamuna

India, Aug. 9 -- The Supreme Court on Friday stayed a National Green Tribunal (NGT) order that imposed a total environmental compensation of Rs.50.44 crore on the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and the Municip... Read More


Uniform racket: How rRs.r2,800 can make you look like a cop in Delhi

India, Aug. 9 -- Around a half kilometre from Delhi University's North Campus lies the nondescript New Kishore Market, near the GTB Nagar junction in north Delhi. Unlike its more famous neighbour, Kam... Read More