Author: Desk

See All Key Ideas There was a time when cultivating tea in the cool, mist-laden hills of the Nilgiris signalled prosperity. The glossy, tender leaves of Nilgiri tea once held the promise of employment, security, and a way of life passed down through generations. But times have changed. The allure and aroma of India’s tea…

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Huge crowds of mourners gathered to bid farewell to popular singer, Zubeen Garg, who died in a drowning incident in Singapore.Mourners numbering in the tens of thousands, flooded the streets of Assam state in India’s northeast on Tuesday to say their goodbyes to much loved musician, Zubeen Garg. The 52-year-old, known for his flamboyant and often irreverent style, died in a drowning incident last week in Singapore, where he had been due to perform. Garg accorded 21 gun salute Garg was cremated on Tuesday, with full state honours along with a 21-gun salute as a sign of respect. That came after the conclusion of a second post-mortem on the singer’s body, to rule out any foul play. Large crowds gathered for Garg’s funeral in Guwahati city and sang along to his popular songs. The musician, described by many as an irreverent iconoclast, chose to sing mainly in Assamese and other local dialects. He was also known for his on-screen performances, having collected a number of awards for his roles in Assamese cinema. M

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Key Takeaways: Apple (AAPL) emerged as the top spender among S&P 500 companies in the second quarter of 2025, leading with a significant share of stock buybacks. Despite a 20% overall decrease from the previous quarter’s record levels, the tech giant’s buyback expenditure was one of the highest in S&P 500 history. The information technology…

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Key Takeaways: A delegation of American legislators visited Beijing to advocate for an agreement under which China would purchase more aircraft from Boeing (BA). According to a report by Laurie Chen, Boeing is engaged in discussions to potentially sell 500 airplanes to China. U.S. Ambassador David Smith acknowledged that it has been some time since…

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A personal injury event changes lives in an instant. Beyond the visible injuries and physical pain, there are silent burdens carried in the mind and heart. Anxiety, fear, frustration, and loneliness often settle in as people attempt to rebuild their routines. Healing is not only about medical treatment but about the reassurance and compassion received…

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Gautam Adani’s wealth has surged by $13 billion over two trading sessions, following key regulatory relief that eased investor concerns and triggered heavy buying across his listed companies. The sharp rise in market value comes after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) dismissed parts of a high-profile case against the Adani Group, marking […]

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