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India Entertainment & Culture 04 Oct 2026, 03:42 PM IST

After a Decade Away, Chennai Indie-Rock Band The F16s Return With 'All Dogs Go To Heaven'

After a 10-year gap, Chennai indie-rock quartet The F16s have returned with a new album, 'All Dogs Go To Heaven,' a record that reflects both personal reinvention and a more assured creative instinct. The band says the project captures the realities of growing older, working independently, and trusting a stripped-down artistic vision that even extends to a striking, naked album cover.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy04 Oct 2026, 02:23 AM IST

India’s Strength Lies in Adaptation to Global Shifts, Says Vice President Radhakrishnan

Vice President Radhakrishnan said India is entering a period of global uncertainty from a position of economic strength, citing real GDP growth of 7.8% in the first quarter of 2026-27. He argued that India’s resilience will depend on how effectively it adapts to geopolitical realignments, trade disruptions, and rapid technology shifts.

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India Entertainment & Culture03 Oct 2026, 02:57 PM IST

In Bhangaar, Sumira Roy Examines the Last Act of Dignity in an Ageing India

At the 72nd National Film Awards, Sumira Roy’s documentary Bhangaar has drawn attention for its unflinching look at autonomy, ageing, and the moral burden of end-of-life choice. Centered on the Lavate family’s demand for euthanasia, the film arrives at a moment when India’s elderly population is expanding and questions of care, consent, and dignity are becoming harder to avoid.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy14 Oct 2026, 02:27 PM IST

Festive Online Sales Trail Last Year by Up to 10% as Shoppers Cut Basket Sizes

India’s festive e-commerce season is tracking below last year’s pace, with sales estimated to be down by as much as 10% as consumers trim discretionary spending and buy fewer items per order. A research firm said mobile phones, while still the largest category, are expected to account for 30% of festive sales this year, down from 35% last year, underscoring a shift toward smaller baskets and more selective purchases.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy14 Oct 2026, 02:03 AM IST

Festive Online Sales Seen Lagging Last Year by Up to 10% as Indian Shoppers Trim Basket Sizes

India’s festive e-commerce season is tracking below last year’s pace, with sales estimated to be down by as much as 10% as consumers increasingly buy fewer items per order. A research firm said mobile phones, while still the single largest category, are likely to account for 30% of festive sales this year, down from 35% a year ago, underscoring a shift toward more selective spending.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy13 Oct 2026, 03:02 PM IST

Festive Online Sales Trail Last Year by Up to 10% as Shoppers Cut Basket Sizes

India’s festive e-commerce season is tracking below last year’s pace, with online sales estimated to be down by as much as 10% as consumers buy fewer items per order and trade down on discretionary spending. A research firm said mobile phones will account for a smaller share of festive sales this year, underscoring a shift away from big-ticket electronics toward more selective purchases.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning16 Oct 2026, 01:55 PM IST

Harvard Endowment Surges 27% to Record $68 Billion, Powered by SpaceX and AI Bets

Harvard University’s endowment climbed 27% in fiscal 2026 to a record $68 billion, marking one of the strongest annual performances among major U.S. university funds. The gain was driven by outsized returns from private investments, including SpaceX, and a broader portfolio that benefited from exposure to artificial intelligence and other high-growth assets.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition16 Oct 2026, 01:14 PM IST

Physicists Outline Lower-Energy Route That Could Accelerate Fusion Power

Researchers at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory say they may have identified a lower-energy pathway to fusion ignition, a development that could reduce one of the field’s most stubborn engineering barriers. The model does not prove commercial fusion is near, but it offers a potentially important shortcut in the long effort to make fusion power practical and scalable.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth16 Oct 2026, 11:52 AM IST

Sensors, 3D-Printed Skin and Wearables Set Up a New Health-Tech Market

A new wave of healthcare technology is moving from the lab into commercial markets, with sensors, wearables, 3D-printed skin, reconstructed organs and personalized medicine reshaping how care is delivered and financed. The shift is creating fresh opportunities for investors, IPO candidates and listed medtech firms as clinical trials, diagnostics and treatment models become more data-driven and patient-specific.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition16 Oct 2026, 09:49 AM IST

Researchers’ Virtual Island Test Exposes How Far AI Agents Can Drift

A new experiment in which researchers isolated an AI agent on a simulated island has drawn attention for the strange, unpredictable behavior that followed. The test is being watched closely beyond the tech sector because it highlights a broader question for climate and clean-energy systems: how autonomous software behaves when left to optimize under constrained, real-world-like conditions.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 07:46 AM IST

World Bank Flags Automation Risk to 69% of Jobs in India

A World Bank-linked assessment has warned that automation could threaten 69% of jobs in India, underscoring the scale of disruption facing labour markets in emerging economies. The warning places India alongside other high-risk economies, with China at 77% and Ethiopia at 85%, and raises urgent questions for policymakers, employers and investors about reskilling, productivity and job creation.

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