Jinit is a senior correspondent writing about international affairs, art, culture, current affairs, politics, and the environment from Mumbai.
Jinit is a senior correspondent writing about international affairs, art, culture, current affairs, politics, and the environment from Mumbai.
The Robe and the Sword is not only about Buddhism or Asia. It is about how sacred ideas are reshaped by modern politics, how fear travels faster than compassion, and how institutions meant to guide moral life can be bent toward exclusion. Faleiro’s work feels especially timely in a world where religion and nationalism are once again entwined across continents.
Villagers gathered in large numbers and staged peaceful demonstrations, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the notices. Protesters carried placards asserting their rights under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, and accused the authorities of acting without due process or verification of their claims.
For now, the announcement has injected fresh optimism into Dalal Street, marking one of the strongest single-day rallies in recent months and reaffirming the market’s sensitivity to global trade cues.
In a society where girls are often asked to compromise on their ambitions, Pratiksha Powar’s parents chose to stand by her. Powar’s cricketing journey is a reminder that dreams know no boundaries.
Benchmark indices logged one of their worst Budget-day performances in recent years as higher derivatives tax and lack of foreign investor incentives triggered a sharp sell-off.
At present, China dominates the global supply chain, accounting for about 60 percent of worldwide rare earth mining and nearly 90 percent of refined production and permanent magnet output.
Overall, budget 2026–27 signals a clearer policy intent to integrate tourism with employment generation and regional development.
Manufacturing leaders and market participants alike are aligned in their view that targeted reforms, rather than headline spending alone, will determine whether India’s manufacturing ambitions translate into durable, broad-based growth.
The government is expected to continue with populist and welfare-oriented measures in Budget 2026, though at a slower pace compared to the previous year due to fiscal constraints.
The controversy erupted after the Mumbai Port Authority (MBPA), along with the Maharashtra State Government, allotted 0.68 acres of land at Elephant Estate for the construction of Bihar Bhavan, a state guesthouse meant to serve people from Bihar visiting Mumbai.
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