Cochin Jews of Keralam: Who are they and how did they arrive in the region? 🔍
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📆October 17, 2026 at 12:31PM
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Cochin Jews of Keralam: Who are they and how did they arrive in the region?
Once a thriving community of around 2,400, Keralam’s Jews now number only a handful in the state. Here’s a look at their origins, distinct communities and centuries-old legacy.
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Trump’s Russia sanctions waiver: Relief for India’s oil imports, but US still wields the stick 🔍
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📆October 17, 2026 at 03:36PM
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📆October 17, 2026 at 03:36PM
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Trump’s Russia sanctions waiver: Relief for India’s oil imports, but US still wields the stick
Trump has paused the law providing for 100% tariffs on major importers of Russian energy, easing the immediate risk of penalties for India. However, Washington could still pressure New Delhi on the issue in the future.
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Why CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke was made to sign another peace bond: What the law says 🔍
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📆October 17, 2026 at 06:41PM
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Why CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke was made to sign another peace bond: What the law says
CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke had signed a peace bond on October 11, undertaking to maintain peace for a year. Why was he made to sign another six days later, and what does the BNSS say about preventive arrests and peace bonds?
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From investor favourite to investment ‘backwater’: Why Indonesia’s stock market is crashing 🔍
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📆October 17, 2026 at 07:57PM
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From investor favourite to investment ‘backwater’: Why Indonesia’s stock market is crashing
Indonesia is South-East Asia's biggest economy. Until recently, it was an investor darling. But now, global index provider MSCI plans to downgrade its stock indices from emerging economy to 'Standalone' — a category occupied by the likes of Zimbabwe. How…
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Trump eases duty threat; penalising India hard to defend for US now 🔍
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📆October 18, 2026 at 04:41AM
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Trump eases duty threat; penalising India hard to defend for US now
In September, India imported 1.9 million barrels per day (bpd) of Russian crude and it accounted for over 35% of the country’s total oil imports for the month, according to tanker data from commodity market analytics firm Kpler.
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How Bengal’s Durga Puja came full circle: From private patronage to public celebration and back 🔍
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📆October 18, 2026 at 07:00AM
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How Bengal’s Durga Puja came full circle: From private patronage to public celebration and back
Over the centuries, Durga Puja has evolved from private worship to neighborhood community initiatives to 'themed' spectacles. The Adani Group’s grants to pandals mark the festival's deepening corporatisation — and a return to private patronage.
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Kolkata stampede kills 19: How do crowd disasters happen, how can they be prevented? 🔍
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📆October 18, 2026 at 09:17AM
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Kolkata stampede kills 19: How do crowd disasters happen, how can they be prevented?
Crowd disasters usually do not have a single cause. Several weaknesses — such as excessive density, constricted movement, inadequate information, an unexpected event or poor coordination — combine until one trigger produces a sudden surge.
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How SSC used a ‘question vault’ to prevent paper leaks in past 5 years 🔍
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📆October 18, 2026 at 03:09PM
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How SSC used a ‘question vault’ to prevent paper leaks in past 5 years
Even as a task force considers reforms for NTA to plug paper leaks, the Staff Selection Commission has already been using a question-bank system called “Q Vault” for the past five years, ensuring zero paper leaks.
What is Iran’s 7-day proposal to the US to open the Strait of Hormuz? 🔍
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📆October 18, 2026 at 05:27PM
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What is Iran’s 7-day proposal to the US to open the Strait of Hormuz?
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday said that Iran’s offer to the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days is still on the table. What is the proposal, and what are the points of contention?
France protests blow up: What exactly is wrong with its economy? 🔍
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📆October 18, 2026 at 06:41PM
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France protests blow up: What exactly is wrong with its economy?
France widening protests, social unrest: The tough measures needed to sort out France’s economic problems keep running into political problems. We explain.
China This Week | FM Sitharaman to Europe, growing focus on Chinese trade surplus 🔍
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📆October 18, 2026 at 06:55PM
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China This Week | FM Sitharaman to Europe, growing focus on Chinese trade surplus
China This Week regularly recaps news from and around China. This edition looks at the issues in China's trade, now being flagged by major countries, and a new bridge to North Korea.
Ilhan Omar: Why the US democrat is being targeted by Donald Trump 🔍
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📆October 19, 2026 at 06:06AM
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Ilhan Omar: Why the US democrat is being targeted by Donald Trump
Donald Trump has described her as 'garbage' and a 'criminal'. Congress member Ilhan Omar has long been the target of angry verbal attacks from the US president. But why her?
Internet access as a fundamental right for children: What the Supreme Court ruling means 🔍
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📆October 19, 2026 at 10:04AM
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Internet access as a fundamental right for children: What the Supreme Court ruling means
The Supreme Court has recognised internet access as a fundamental right for children. It has rejected blanket bans while allowing proportionate safeguards against harmful content.
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Tiger Shroff firing: Why Mumbai Police can’t get custody of Lawrence and Anmol Bishnoi 🔍
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📆October 19, 2026 at 12:03PM
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📆October 19, 2026 at 12:03PM
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Tiger Shroff firing: Why Mumbai Police can’t get custody of Lawrence and Anmol Bishnoi
Tiger Shroff Firing Case, Lawrence, Anmol Bishnoi: The Bishnoi brothers are lodged in jails in Gujarat and Delhi, and Anmol is named as the head of the syndicate behind Baba Siddique’s murder. So why haven’t Mumbai Police questioned them?
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Why Indian companies are struggling to scale AI despite rapid adoption: An expert explains 🔍
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📆October 19, 2026 at 06:16PM
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Why Indian companies are struggling to scale AI despite rapid adoption: An expert explains
Indian enterprises face data, security and skills challenges in scaling AI. IBM’s Sriram Raghavan says full AI sovereignty remains impractical for India in the near term.
Why Kullu celebrates Dussehra for a week after Vijayadashami 🔍
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📆October 19, 2026 at 07:15PM
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Why Kullu celebrates Dussehra for a week after Vijayadashami
Unlike Dussehra in most of the country, the weeklong gala in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu valley begins when celebrations elsewhere generally conclude. This year, it is to be held from October 21 to 27.
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Adultery not a crime, so why Army Major faces action for ‘stealing brother officers wives’ affection’ 🔍
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📆October 19, 2026 at 07:17PM
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Adultery not a crime, so why Army Major faces action for ‘stealing brother officers wives’ affection’
A show-cause notice for dismissing an Army Major over extramarital affairs with multiple women has highlighted how the Indian Army treats the matter.
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5 times French students took to the streets since 1968, and what happened 🔍
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📆October 20, 2026 at 06:30AM
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5 times French students took to the streets since 1968, and what happened
Students in France have often protested against policies. What did they achieve, and how have the issues driving them changed over time?
For voters deleted from rolls during SIR, why Form 6 remedy raises questions 🔍
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📆October 20, 2026 at 11:14AM
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For voters deleted from rolls during SIR, why Form 6 remedy raises questions
People who have never voted generally fill Form 6 to enter the electoral rolls. Why is it being invoked for those whose names were dropped during SIR?
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Japan to Mars : What JAXA’s rocket launch hopes to achieve 🔍
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📆October 20, 2026 at 11:48AM
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Japan to Mars : What JAXA’s rocket launch hopes to achieve
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) commenced its Martian Moons Exploration (MMx) mission today. What are they hoping to achieve? We explain.
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Marco Rubio’s Jamnagar visit underscores Reliance’s growing role in US energy strategy 🔍
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📆October 20, 2026 at 02:48PM
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Marco Rubio’s Jamnagar visit: Reliance’s growing role in US energy strategy
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Reliance Industries’ Jamnagar refinery highlights India-US energy cooperation, Reliance’s proposed Texas refinery investment and growing strategic ties amid ongoing trade negotiations.
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