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The globally-acclaimed Candlelight Concert is now in Chennai. Listen to classical and contemporary music at Museum Theatre, amidst thousands of candles

The first concert on November 15 will feature tunes from Tamil and Hindi films, followed by tributes to Coldplay, Mozart, Queen, and Abba in the upcoming months



  • Life & Style

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Yet another incident of doctor being attacked 




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On the Draw — November 13, 2024




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News from the world of Education: November 13, 2024

Information on new courses, entrance exams, admissions, scholarships, research studies, and other events from educational institutions




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Jairam Tiger Mahto stands in the way in tough battle for NDA and INDIA blocs in Jharkhand

Known for raising local issues, the 30-year-old leader hails from Kurmi (Mahtos) community that comprise 22% of the total population, the largest chunk after tribals and plays a decisive role in at least 30 seats




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The CKM syndrome as the price of modernity

An unhealthy lifestyle and the influence of globalisation are silently shaping a major global health issue




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​Manipur’s misery: On the need for the Centre to act  

The Centre must take the initiative in resolving the crisis 




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On the Draw — November 14, 2024




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The perfect cocktail of layered discrimination

Under the existing formulation of delimitation, there is a grave risk of some ‘unsuccessful’ States becoming the ‘owners of an imperial centre’, imperilling ‘successful’ States




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​Surprise spike: On the Consumer Price Index

October’s inflation pace surpasses expectations and dashes rate cut hopes for now




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Letters to The Editor — November 14, 2024




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Migrants return to Channapatna in droves to cast their vote

Many voters across the constituency spoke freely about ‘high amounts’ paid by two parties both sides, besides transport charges, in this intensely fought electoral battle




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Wet spell to continue over Tamil Nadu interspersed with intense rainfall over various districts till the weekend

With the weather system weakening, IMD has withdrawn heavy rainfall alert for Chennai




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How the Supreme Court clamped down on ‘bulldozer’ demolition drives | Explained

The top court has issued a slew of guidelines aimed at ensuring institutional accountability to curb retributive demolitions by state authorities




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Greater Chennai Corporation ready to tackle northeast monsoon: Minister

To drain rainwater, 1,324 pumps have been kept ready and eight are currently in use. A total of 134 pumps of 100 HP are available, and 466 tractor-mounted pumps — up from 243 last year — are ready for use this time, says Minister Nehru




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Co-Founder of The Banyan bags Sat Paul Mittal National Award




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The impact of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana in Jammu and Kashmir

Expanding the network of LPG distribution points in rural areas and extending financial support for refills could further increase clean fuel adoption




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Delhi breathes its worst quality air of the season; smog blanket leads to disruptions at airport

Official data place Capital on top of India’s most polluted cities list; no reprieve likely today; BJP takes on AAP govt. over the issue, demands closure of primary schools; keeping close watch on the situation, says Centre’s air quality monitoring panel




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Mother, sister arrested for suicide of 32-year-old Pakshikere resident seek bail




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The first money lesson a child should learn is the habit of saving, says Nirmala Sitharaman

The government is focussing on four “I”s infrastructure, investment, innovation and inclusivity to realise the goal set for 2047




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There is an urgent need to build metro rail project in Visakhapatnam, say local MLAs in the State Assembly

People have been facing severe traffic problems in the and there is a need for rapid transport system like metro rail, says Gajuwaka MLA




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O. Raja and others acquitted in abetment of suicide case




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COP29: India, other developing countries demand fair climate finance commitments

During the negotiations, the LMDCs emphasised the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” (CBDR) to address the pressing financial gaps hindering effective climate action




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Explained: What is climate change and why is the world meeting at COP29?




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Surge in food prices due to adverse weather conditions impacting crop yields: CareEdge economist Sinha

Import-reliant edible oil sector, heightened vegetable prices continue to exert pressure on the CPI basket, raising concerns over household inflation expectations




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Kolkata’s Anish who is little master of the board after becoming youngest rated chess player at 3




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Own revenue sources of majority of the Municipal Corporations not adequate for meeting RevEx: RBI report

The revenue receipts of MCs, including own tax revenue, own non-tax revenue, and transfers, amounted to 0.6 per cent of GDP in 2023-24 (the same as in 2019-20). MCs are are the third tier of the government in large urban areas




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Will markets hop on the AI bandwagon?

Machine learning and AI usage are already entrenched in capital markets. But adoption of advanced AI/GenAI tools will be slow




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Letters to the Editor dated November 13, 2024




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Nirmala denies step-motherly treatment in devolution of funds to States

States being given funds on time, and the total funds given under each head was far higher than what the states received earlier, she said




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How are Indian investors shaping the real estate boom at Expo City Dubai?

Indian investors are among the top three buyers of residential and commercial real estate in Expo City, says Ahmed Al Khatib, Chief Development and Delivery Officer Expo City Dubai.




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Why the Indian stock market is falling: Analysis of recent trends

Indian stock markets have shown notable volatility over the past two days, with sharp declines unsettling investors and signalling potential shifts in market sentiment




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Gold prices tumble as dollar strengthens against rupee

Global uncertainty, weak domestic economy pushing gold, rupee and equity



  • Gold & Silver

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The Third Edit: In Samantha Harvey’s Booker Prize win, outer space and inner lives




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The green transition India needs




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Delicious Food The Mughal Emperors Ate

The range of food at banquets at the Mughal court consisted of delicacies that commoners could not ever dream of.




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'Husband Only Listens To His Mother'

Ask Rediff's Love Guru your relationship related questions and she will give you an honest answer.




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'Qualifying for the Asian Cup is minimal goal'

'Marquez is trying to instil his philosophy, and that's going to take time. In every camp, we're getting closer to what he wants from us as a team. With time, training, and the level of coaching he has, I have no doubt we'll be a strong team in the qualifiers.'




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Ameesha Patel sparks dating rumours with 'darling' Nirvaan Birla after their Dubai photo goes viral, gets trolled for...

Ameesha Patel was age shamed after her intimate picture with businessman Nirvaan Birla went viral on social media. While Ameesha is 49 years old, Nirvaan is 30.




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Delhi traffic advisory issued as trade fair at Pragati Maidan begins today, congestion expected on these roads

No vehicles will be allowed to halt or park on Mathura Road or Bhairon Marg.




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'I Am A Girl At The End Of The Day'

'I really want to do comedy.'




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RBI lists these 3 as 'important banks' in 2024

State Bank of India, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank have again been named as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank on Wednesday came out with the list of D-SIBs.




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'I Am A Girl At The End Of The Day'

'I really want to do comedy.'




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How a Seemingly Well-Planned Server Move Crashed, Burned, and Rose from the Ashes

Photo by hisperati About 8 months ago I acquired a small startup called HitTail. You can read more about the acquisition here. When the deal closed, the app was in bad shape. Within 3 weeks I had to move the entire operation, including a large database, to new servers. This required my first all-nighter in aRead More →

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The Biggest Gamble of Your Career

I’m in the midst of the biggest gamble of my career. The thing is, every chance you take feels like your biggest gamble while you’re taking it. When I left salaried employment for consulting in 2006 it felt like a big gamble. When I left consulting for product in 2008 with a wife, kid and a mortgage, it feltRead More →

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The Stair Step Method of Bootstrapping

Between this blog, my podcast, MicroConf and the TinySeed, I’ve had the privilege of watching hundreds of entrepreneurs launch products over the past decade (even into the thousands, depending on how you count). After a while, I started to notice a pattern emerging among the pool of bootstrappers who were able to successfully replace their income, buy back their time,Read More →

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My Next Act: The First Startup Accelerator for Bootstrappers

When you hear the term startup accelerator you likely think of YCombinator, TechStars or 500 Startups. Accelerators traditionally cater to “unicorns” – companies that have the potential to be worth at least a billion dollars. This focus has made them successful in launching startups like DropBox, AirBnB, Stripe and Instacart. But what about founders whoRead More →

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The 3 Aspects of a Great Conference Talk

When I started public speaking in 2008 I was really bad. Nervous. Content didn’t land. Often times I didn’t “get” my audience. I spoke a few times in 2008/2009, but it wasn’t until 2010 when I made strides towards getting better. As I did it I stumbled upon a framework of how I view publicRead More →

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Scammers Frustrate Users into Giving Up their Gmail

Scammers are using a creative way to trick people into handing over their Google account passwords. The tactic works by annoying the victim until they stop thinking rationally. Most scams to get hold of account passwords, particularly sensitive ones like a Google account, work in one of two ways. Some scammers will try to intercept the password, for example by using keylogging software that records everything a user types. Others prefer phishing, where the user is tricked into typing in details into a bogus, lookalike website. The new scam, using malware named StealC, is much simpler. It ... (view more)