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Moveable Marvels: Designer Priyanka Shah reimagines materials and memories as artistic collectibles
Moveable Marvels: Designer Priyanka Shah reimagines materials and memories as artistic collectibles
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Fire and Ice: AS Dulat opens up about his first novel
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Kashmir has always loomed large in AS Dulat’s life. The former R&AW chief speaks to Kaveree Bamzai about revisiting the Valley in his first novel
Between The Tiles: The game of Mahjong is evolving into a lifestyle pursuit
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Overcoming the Stigma
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As more Gen Zs embrace bisexuality, many say they face hostility from heterosexuals and the queer community alike
The Remaking of Kamathipura
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As sex workers move away and redevelopment gathers pace, the old and cramped buildings of Mumbai’s red-light district are about to turn into residential and commercial towers
Nepal Flood Sweeps Away Houses in Gorkha, Riverside Residents Told to Evacuate
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A sudden surge in the Budhi Gandaki River triggered warnings across riverside settlements on Sunday. No casualties have been reported so far, and authorities are investigating the cause
‘Competition Would Benefit Indians’: Musk Escalates Starlink Row
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Elon Musk says Starlink will need affordable pricing to win Indian customers. The government maintains that all three licensed satellite operators must meet security requirements before launching serv ...
Riyadh Airport Attack: Who Are the Houthis—and Could the US Join Saudi Strikes?
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An attack on Riyadh’s main airport has killed 12 people, according to Saudi authorities. With Trump weighing US participation in Saudi strikes, the conflict in neighbouring Yemen is again reaching acr ...
India Has Signed 9 Trade Pacts in 4 Years and Is Negotiating More: Piyush Goyal
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The Commerce Minister says world leaders are lining up to deal with India, and that FTAs are now shaped by consultation with industry, farmers and fishermen