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India Entertainment & Culture 15 Oct 2026, 01:59 AM IST

Navaratri and the Goddess in Song: Syama Sastri’s Swarajatis as Intimate Devotion

As Navaratri approaches, Syama Sastri’s three surviving swarajatis stand out not merely as masterpieces of Carnatic composition but as deeply personal acts of worship addressed to Kamakshi. Their enduring power lies in the rare union of musical architecture, emotional restraint, and devotional intensity that continues to define Sastri’s legacy.

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India Entertainment & Culture04 Oct 2026, 04:44 PM IST

Naidu, Pawan Kalyan and Jagan Mourn Filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, Hailing a Pioneer of Indian Cinema

Political leaders across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana paid tribute to acclaimed filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, whose work reshaped Indian popular cinema through inventive storytelling and technical experimentation. They recalled landmark films such as Pushpaka Vimanam and Aditya 369, while actor Nandamuri Balakrishna described his death as a great loss for Indian cinema.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance03 Oct 2026, 05:22 PM IST

From Bhubaneswar Classrooms to ICICI Life’s Corner Office: Who Is Sidharatha Mishra?

ICICI Life Insurance is set to elevate veteran ICICI Bank executive Sidharatha Mishra to the roles of chief operating officer and chief executive officer, marking a leadership transition rooted in deep institutional continuity. Mishra’s nearly three-decade career across retail banking, branch operations and digital channels positions him as a steady hand at a time when insurers are under pressure to sharpen execution, deepen distribution and accelerate technology-led growth.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (06:54 AM IST)

Sitharaman Rejects UPI MDR ‘Misconception,’ Says Merchants Bear the Charge

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has dismissed concerns that the Merchant Discount Rate on certain UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 will be passed on to consumers. She said the levy is borne by merchants, not the government, and stressed that it is neither a tax nor a surcharge. The clarification comes amid renewed scrutiny of digital payments costs and their potential impact on retail adoption.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (10:15 AM IST)

Singapore Collector Peter Lee Traces India’s Textiles Through Trade Routes and Shared Port Cultures

Singaporean collector Peter Lee is drawing fresh attention to the Indian textile traditions that travelled far beyond the subcontinent through maritime trade, port cities and diasporic exchange. In reflecting on checks, chintz and other fabrics, Lee frames textiles not merely as objects of beauty but as evidence of how commerce shaped culture across the Indian Ocean world.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (09:54 AM IST)

Nitish Kumar Reddy Makes Pace History for Andhra in India’s ODI Attack

Nitish Kumar Reddy, the 23-year-old from Gajuwaka, emerged as a notable new-ball option for India in the first ODI against West Indies at Thiruvananthapuram, sharing the opening spell with Prasidh Krishna. After conceding 18 runs in his first over, he responded with control and resilience, finishing by striking in the final over to underline his growing value as a seam-bowling all-rounder.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (11:44 AM IST)

Minister Orders Action Over Industrial Effluent Discharge Into Bhima River in Yadgir

A senior minister has directed officials to take immediate action after reports of untreated industrial effluents entering the Bhima river in Karnataka’s Yadgir district. He said preventing the discharge of untreated waste into rivers and other water bodies is a core responsibility of the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, underscoring renewed pressure on regulators to enforce environmental safeguards.

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Kanchipuram(7)New Delhi(5)India(3)Carnatic music(2)Andhra Pradesh(2)Yadgir district(1)