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I first heard the phrase “Inevitable India” in a speech by Navneet Munot of HDFC Mutual Funds. He used it to describe a country that draws in capital, talent and enterprise so naturally, that its long rise seems hard to stop.The phrase captures something real, and it stayed with me.It also carries a quiet danger that is worth taking seriously. The danger is that we will treat a likely outcome as a settled one.To begin with, let’s separate three claims that often get bundled together in talk of the country’s future: First, that India will account for a larger share…

Modern bakery culture across the Indian subcontinent owes much of its origin to colonial history and enterprising local communities. The British brought European baking traditions to suit their preference for fresh breads, cakes, and tea-time delicacies. Across major commercial hubs like Bombay and Karachi, it was the Parsi community that truly revolutionised quality commercial baking, establishing famous Irani cafés and pioneer bakeries that set benchmark standards for breads, biscuits, and cakes.In Kashmir, this commercial baking culture was famously pioneered by the legendary and historical Hotel Needous. It was Needous that commercially introduced the choicest European-style baked items to the valley,…

Hundreds of fans who gathered at the Dollywood theme park of singer Dolly Parton in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for the unveiling of a new $50 million roller coaster left the event with concern for the singer.Dolly Parton is seen onscreen during “Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs In Symphony” Premiere at Schermerhorn Symphony Center on June 16. (Getty Images via AFP)Parton was scheduled to appear for the opening at Dollywood, and hundreds of fans had gathered to catch a glimpse of the star – given that her public appearances are becoming rarer with age. Instead, a video message from Parton was…

NEW DELHI: BCI’s controversial decision to bar 2026 law graduates from Hyderabad’s NALSAR University of Law from being registered as advocate, which it withdrew within hours, brought into focus the regulator’s working which has been headed by senior advocate and BJP MP Manan Kumar Mishra for 14 years.A statutory body established under Advocates Act, 1961, BCI is mandated to regulate legal profession and legal education. It lays down standards of professional conduct for advocates, exercises disciplinary jurisdiction, and recognises universities whose law degrees qualify a person for enrolment. Section 7(1)(g) of the Act also gives it general supervision and control…

2026 has already seen a Partition story reduce audiences to tears with Main Vaapas Aaunga. Now, we have Batwara 1947.Batwara 1947 review: Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi and Preity Zinta in a still from the film.Director Rajkumar Santoshi and lead actor Sunny Deol have given us classics such as Ghayal, Damini and Ghatak in the past. This time, the duo turns to the popular play Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya, O Jamyai Nai (Those who haven’t seen Lahore, aren’t even born yet), adapting it into a full-fledged feature film. But does Batwara 1947 offer a fresh perspective on Partition, or does it…

Delhi Police seized 106.250 kg of high-quality charas worth ₹109 crore. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement From the Nepal border to a bulk storage point in Wazirabad and then into the hands of local distributors, an international charas network had built a supply chain designed to keep the drugs moving while keeping those behind it out of sight.Delhi Police’s South District police dismantled part of the network, arresting four Nepalese nationals and recovering 106.250 kg of high-quality charas estimated to be worth around ₹109 crore in an operation that stretched nearly 1.5 months.Editorial | Caught in the middle: On India and…

AC Milan’s Rafael Leao reacts at the end of the Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Cagliari, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni) Rafael Leão has directly rejected reports of tension between himself and new AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim, responding publicly after claims emerged that the Portuguese coach considers him a negative influence inside the dressing room. The winger’s intervention comes as uncertainty continues around his future at Milan, with several clubs reportedly exploring a move before the transfer window closes.Leão dismisses Amorim dressing-room claimsLeão rarely posts on X, but the 27-year-old broke…

Mumbai: Observing that proceedings for an offence under Securities and Exchange Board of India Act can be initiated only on a complaint by Sebi, Bombay High Court has quashed an FIR against former Axis Asset Management Company Ltd chief dealer Viresh Joshi in an alleged front-running case.Justice Ranjitsinha Bhosale on Aug 13 said, “It is the Sebi who has to take steps to initiate the proceedings.” Sebi is entrusted with the responsibility of regulating the market and safeguarding the investors and the securities market and “would have the expertise to analyse the allegations for offences under the Sebi Act.”The Dec…

Oyster collection is an important source of daily income for several families in Betul Canacona: Betul fishermen have sought clarity from state govt over reports of cadmium contamination of oysters, saying the issue has created fear and uncertainty among fishermen families, depending on shellfish harvesting for their livelihood.Local fisherman Avinash D’Silva said that oyster collection is an important source of daily income for several families in Betul. He said reports of contamination had affected fishermen’s earnings and left collectors uncertain about whether they could continue their normal activities.It is the duty of authorities concerned to clarify the situation without delay,…

Aquarius (Jan 21- Feb 20)Daily Prediction says,The day calls for caution, patience, and better control over your reactions. You may find yourself dealing with several small worries at once, and while some deserve attention, others may simply be adding unnecessary noise. Do not let that noise dictate your mood or your decisions. The stars indicate a more inward and sensitive state, so ordinary delays on the road, at work, or at home may irritate you more quickly than usual. Move carefully while driving, commuting, climbing stairs, handling tools, or rushing through errands. Aquarius Horoscope Today: Read our expert astrological predictions…