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It’s Venice, it’s Paris – it’s Macao!

If you are looking for excitement and luxury, head for the Sands Resort




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Fresh, fruity and floral

Edible flowers and exotic fruits are no longer limited to just a garnish; they now occupy the high table. We delve into this trend as part of Luxe’s fourth anniversary — where we celebrate all things floral and fruity, silk and linen




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Menswear: say it with flowers

The time has come for men to stop and smell the roses. And wear them, while they are at it




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A flower in time: Chronographs with a softer touch

Latest floral chronographs to add a bit of drama and fantasy to your attire




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A fruit tea a day

Fruit teas are caffeine-free, rich in antioxidants, low on calories and versatile




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Gadgets to watch out for in 2020

From cameras to smartphones, these gadgets are worth the wait in the next year




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Automobiles to look out for in 2020

A look at the most anticipated luxury cars of 2020




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Travelling to see the flowers

A travel list for anyone who loves petals and blooms




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Through the looking glass

From flying cars to Alexa-integrated vehicles and lounge-like interiors, the automobile industry has a lot up its sleeve




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Keeping time in the skies with the Aviator 8 Mosquito

The iconic pilot’s watch returns with the Aviator 8 Mosquito —- and it’s better than before




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A brief Malabar adventure

A visit to the restoration project site of an ancient harbour in Kerala, steeped in history, is peppered with anecdotes and delicious local fare




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Solitary splendour in Maldives

For those who want to get away from it all, there’s always the Maldives




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Print your vegetarian squid

Michelin-starred chefs are using high-tech tools in the kitchen and rooting for green




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Telangana government to work with ISB; “we may not offer big salaries, but will provide opportunities”, CM

Reddy said that his aim is to make Telangana a “Trillion Dollar” economy




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Telangana owes over ₹400 crore to EESL

EESL reaches out to various stakeholders and top leadership as the delay in payment is causing financial strain for the company.




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Musi River revival project triggers political row

Sensing swelling anger against demolitions, CM, Ministers attempt to douse the fire




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BJP releases first list of 99 candidates for Maharashtra Assembly elections

The list includes 71 sitting MLAs and several prominent party leaders




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PM Modi & PM of Spain to visit Vadodara on October 28

Prime Ministers of India and Spain would inaugurate the facility that manufacture C-295 transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF)




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Aspiring MLAs play ‘Bank Heist’ over delayed scheme payments; bank employees demand protection 

Bank employees in Maharashtra face attacks as political hopefuls demand release of funds under ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin’ to woo voters




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Gujarat 8th state to seek larger share from 16th Finance Commission: Dr Panagariya

States demand 50 per cent of tax collections be devolved to states as against the current 41 per cent. Presently, the central government takes 59 per cent of the tax revenues.




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LAC breakthrough: India, China agree on patrolling arrangements in border area

Move could help India play down anti-China sentiments, increase economic engagement, say experts




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No immediate thinning of troops at LAC

Indian Army officially did not comment on the developments on Monday as a senior officer stated that only Ministry of External Affairs has been authorised to speak on the issue.




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BRICS expansion has added to inclusivity, agenda for global good: PM Modi

PM to attend BRICS summit in Kazan on October 22-23 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin




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NIC to take care of land records under Telangana’s Dharani portal

This decision comes as the existing contract with the current vendor, TerraCIS, is set to expire on November 30, 2024




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Andhra ties up with Meta Platforms for delivery of public services

AP Minister Nara Lokesh said the move enhance the efficiency of public services




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AP to set up 300-acre Drone Hub in Kurnool, plans to train 35,000 drone pilots

A new Drone Policy will be announced soon, says Chief Minister Naidu at Amaravati Drone Summit 2024




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De-escalation will follow restoring trust with China at LAC, says Army Chief

A day after India’s announcement, Beijing says a resolution has been reached over “relevant matters” on China-India border




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REPL to prepare GIS-based master plan for 12 ULBs of Tamil Nadu

REPL will conduct a thorough assessment of the existing conditions and identify development trends at the regional level




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AP govt to provide 3 LPG cylinders free of cost every year from Deepavali

The estimated cost of the scheme is ₹2,700 cr per annum




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Congress questions breakthrough on India-China border issue

“We hope that India’s worst foreign policy setback in decades is being honourably resolved,” says Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh




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Gujarat government announces ₹1,420 crore relief package for farmers 

Of the total package, ₹1097 crore will be drawn from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), while the remaining amount will be drawn from the state budget




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Tamil Nadu projects a potential for 1.4 GW in wind repowering in the near term

The Tamil Nadu government has recently introduced its Repowering, Refurbishment, and Life Extension Policy for Wind Power Projects – 2024




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YSRCP Chief Jagan Reddy moves NCLT on his mother and sister for illegal’ transfer of Sarawati Power shares

Reddy and his sister Sharmila have been estranged as the latter opposed him openly in the general elections held early this year by setting up her own party which was later merged with the Congress in Andhra Pradesh




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Sharad Pawar secures MVA unity, seat sharing formula finalised for Maharashtra elections

Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) had reached an impasse over seat-sharing negotiations, threatening to fracture the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance




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PM internship program to become key CSR theme for FY25

This will be in addition to the previous theme, ‘Health & Nutrition’, announced earlier




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Cyclone Dana: Kolkata airport suspends flight operations, Railways takes proactive measures

Due to predicted heavy winds and heavy to very heavy rainfall, airport authorities decided to suspend the flight operations from 6 pm on Thursday to 9 am on Friday




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Andhra Pradesh’s new capital Amaravati to get new railway line with ₹2,245 crore

A multi-modal logistics hub to come up at Paritala, says Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw




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West Bengal and Odisha shift lakhs of people to cyclone shelters and relief camps ahead of cyclone Dana’s landfall

Cyclone Dana, formed over the east-central Bay of Bengal, is expected to affect six to seven districts of Benga




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Pawar vs. Pawar in Baramati once again: NCP (Sharad Pawar) announces candidates for Maharashtra assembly elections

During the last Lok Sabha polls, Ajit Pawar’s wife, Sunetra Pawar, secured 573,979 votes in Baramati but was defeated by her sister-in-law, Supriya Sule, Sharad Pawar’s daughter, who garnered 732,312 votes




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Serentica Global plans to set up 10 GW renewable energy projects in Andhra Pradesh

“This was disclosed in a meeting of AP Minister for Education, IT and Electronics Nara Lokesh with representatives of the Vedanta Group subsidiary at the company’s office in Mumbai on Thursday” 




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ADB commits $434.25 million loan for solar facility in Assam

The project will support the development of a grid-connected battery energy storage system to ensure grid stability and meet peak power demand




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Gujarat govt approves new rules for boating & water sports

The District Magistrate has been appointed as the Registrar for water sports and boating registration




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Disengagement of troops begins in Depsang & Demchok, to be over by Oct 29

After armies of both sides have retreated to the pre-Galwan face-off positions of April 2020 in Depsang plains and Demchok, patrolling will begin: Indian Army sources




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Andhra Pradesh joins hand with EESL for powering 1.5 lakh houses with energy efficient appliances

Naidu reviewed the ongoing projects in the department of Energy, Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, Housing, Municipal & Urban Development and Women & Child Development




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Telangana to complete caste survey by Nov 30

‘80,000 government employees will be roped in for conducting the survey and they will be appropriately trained for it’




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Evacuation drive launched in north Odisha due to flood situation after cyclone

So far, 10,500 people – 2,500 from Remuna and 8,000 from Balasore Sadar -- have been evacuated to safety, the CM said




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Festival sales: It’s not a cracker of a Diwali but neither a damp squib

Brands that have onboarded e-commerce channels report better sales




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Delhi air pollution persists in 'Very Poor' category, thick smog engulfs parts of city

Notably, the floating toxic foam on the Yamuna River in the Kalindi Kunj area persisted, as the water pollution remained high




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India’s first ‘Make in India’ C-295 transport aircraft to roll out in September 2026

Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez, this factory will produce over 85 per cent of the aircraft’s components domestically, reflecting a strong India-Spain defence collaboration. 




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Baramati turns battlefield as Sharad Pawar declares war on nephew Ajit

After decades of mentoring his nephew Ajit Pawar, Sharad has now called upon his loyal Baramati voters to reject Ajit, who recently rebelled against the family patriarch to align with the BJP. In a symbolic and powerful move, Sharad Pawar has fielded Ajit’s nephew Yugendra Pawar, as the new face of the family, signalling signaling a generational shift with a pointed message: Baramati needs new leadership.