Kolkata: Easing prices spark consumer confidence during Diwali season

IANS | October 14, 2025 8:56 PM

Kolkata, Oct 14 (IANS) As India’s retail inflation (CPI) drops to a 99-month low of 1.5 per cent in September, shoppers and businesses in Kolkata are already experiencing relief ahead of the festive season. With food inflation softening to just 1.4 per cent, and recent GST rationalisation efforts, consumers are feeling more confident about spending, while shopkeepers are witnessing a noticeable rise in footfall.

Uncertain, yet hopeful: Afghan refugees in Delhi hail Kabul outreach with tears of joy

Jayanta Bhattacharya | October 14, 2025 2:05 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) In the lanes and bylanes of New Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar, shops hug each other seemingly in endless clusters, selling wares from utensils to clothing to furnishing and whatnots. Ensconced between such outlets are the popular eateries, some of which proclaim their specialisation in Afghan cuisine.

Reviving roots: Women bring back the charm of handmade Diwali lamps

IANS | October 13, 2025 9:56 PM

Jaunpur (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 13 (IANS) With Diwali just around the corner, women from rural self-help groups (SHGs) in Jaunpur are playing a vital role in keeping the spirit of the festival alive. They are spreading its light across the country and even overseas. Under the centrally-sponsored National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), women — including those from the Muslim community — are crafting vibrant, eco-friendly lamps made of clay and wax, in both traditional and tricolour designs.

A reckoning in a distant room: An Indian perspective on the budget debates of 1806 (From the Archives)

Santosh Kumar Verma | October 13, 2025 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) In the quiet, half-empty chamber of the British House of Commons in July 1806, a series of debates unfolded concerning the "India Budget". To the handful of parliamentarians present, it was a matter of accounts, of deficits and debts, of a colossal commercial enterprise teetering on the edge of financial distress.

Gujarat: People from Surendranagar district benefiting from AB PM-JAY

IANS | October 13, 2025 7:47 PM

Surendranagar (Gujarat), Oct 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched several welfare schemes for the benefit of the people, and one such initiative making a significant impact in Gujarat is the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). Many residents of Surendranagar district are availing free healthcare services under this scheme.

Viksit Bharat Buildathon: Students showcase innovation, present themes on ‘prosperous India’

IANS | October 13, 2025 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) As part of the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 – India’s largest school innovation movement, an event at the Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 in Delhi Cantt saw students and teachers engaging in conversation with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The students shared their innovative ideas and innovations while the Minister lauded their outstanding contribution and efforts towards achieving the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Nagaland varsity study explores tea blossoms’ potential for wellness products, rural growth

IANS | October 13, 2025 6:24 PM

Kohima, Oct 13 (IANS) A Nagaland University-led multi-institute research has unveiled the hidden health potential of tea blossoms that are often discarded as agricultural byproducts, officials said on Monday.

Flavours of Kerala: Top five eateries to explore

IANS | October 13, 2025 3:57 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 13 (IANS) Kerala is a treasure trove for food enthusiasts, offering a delightful blend of traditional flavours and contemporary culinary experiences. Whether you're a connoisseur seeking authentic tastes or an adventurous eater eager to explore, here are five exceptional dining destinations in Kerala that promise to tantalise your taste buds.

Chhattisgarh: Ujjwala Yojana brings positive change in lives of women in Bastar region

IANS | October 12, 2025 10:06 PM

Raipur, Oct 12 (IANS) Bijapur district in Bastar division of Chhattisgarh, once infamous for the Left Wing Extremism menace, is writing a new story of development and prosperity. Ujjwala Yojana, one of the flagship schemes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has brought transformational change in the lives of women here.

CM Mohan Yadav transfers Rs 1,541cr under 'Ladli Behna Yojana'; promises Rs 1,500 monthly aid post Diwali

IANS | October 12, 2025 8:29 PM

Sheopur (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 12 (IANS) Sheopur witnessed a festive surge of empowerment as Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav extended a ‘Diwali gift’ to over one crore women under the Ladli Behana Scheme.

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Kolkata: Easing prices spark consumer confidence during Diwali season

Uncertain, yet hopeful: Afghan refugees in Delhi hail Kabul outreach with tears of joy

Reviving roots: Women bring back the charm of handmade Diwali lamps

A reckoning in a distant room: An Indian perspective on the budget debates of 1806 (From the Archives)

Gujarat: People from Surendranagar district benefiting from AB PM-JAY

Viksit Bharat Buildathon: Students showcase innovation, present themes on ‘prosperous India’

Nagaland varsity study explores tea blossoms’ potential for wellness products, rural growth

Flavours of Kerala: Top five eateries to explore

Chhattisgarh: Ujjwala Yojana brings positive change in lives of women in Bastar region

CM Mohan Yadav transfers Rs 1,541cr under 'Ladli Behna Yojana'; promises Rs 1,500 monthly aid post Diwali

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