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The Budget is more than just numbers on paper; it is the financial blueprint of India’s ambitions, priorities, and policies. Every year, the Finance Minister presents the Union Budget in Parliament, outlining the government’s estimated revenues, expenditures, and key policy directions for the coming fiscal year. Structure of the BudgetThe Union Budget follows a structured…
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C.J. Roy, Managing Director and Founder of Confident Group, stood as a defining figure in South India’s real estate landscape. Known for his bold thinking and uncompromising ambition, he transformed Confident Group from a modest beginning into a diversified business house that left a visible imprint across Kerala and Karnataka. His journey reflected not just…
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Sudan sits on one of Africa’s richest gold belts. Beneath its vast deserts lies wealth capable of transforming a nation. Yet, above the ground, the story of Sudan’s gold mines is not one of prosperity—it is one of power, conflict, and unanswered questions. Gold mining in Sudan has grown rapidly over the last decade, turning…
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The European Union is often described as one of the most complex political unions in the world—27 nations, multiple languages, diverse economies, and sharply different political priorities. Steering such a union demands not just authority, but balance. At the center of this balancing act stands Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. When…
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What looks like abundance is, in reality, a warning. Across oceans and even on land stripped of life, China’s fishing and aquaculture expansion is producing millions of tonnes of fish every year. From deep-sea industrial fleets to artificial ponds carved into lifeless terrain, fish are harvested at a scale never seen before in human history.…
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In the cultural heart of Kerala, where ancient literary traditions meet a restless modern world, the Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters has quietly become one of India’s most compelling global conversations. This year, its spotlight veered boldly into the shadowy realms of geopolitics and human experience. Among the voices that the festival brought to the…
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Some foods are eaten.Some foods are remembered.And then there is Kozhikodan Halwa — a sweet that carries history in every glossy slice. Walk through the narrow lanes of SM Street, Kozhikode, and you’ll notice something magical. Rows of halwa, glowing in deep shades of amber, ruby, and bronze, stacked like edible jewels. This is not…
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In the world of software and technology, few entrepreneurs embody resilience and unconventional thinking like Sridhar Vembu, the co-founder and CEO of Zoho Corporation. From his humble beginnings in India to building one of the most respected SaaS companies globally, Vembu’s journey is a masterclass in innovation, perseverance, and values-driven leadership. Born in 1968 in…
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Some leaders are remembered for speeches.Some for positions.A rare few are remembered for calm, courage, and clarity when everything is falling apart. K. K. Shailaja Teacher belongs to that rare few. In a political world often driven by noise, she stood out for her silence—and the work that spoke through it. When fear gripped Kerala…
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When we talk about road accidents today, we think of speeding vehicles, traffic congestion, and modern highways. But very few people know that Kerala’s history with road accidents dates back more than a century—long before traffic signals, helmets, or even proper roads existed. This is the story of Kerala’s first recorded road accident, a moment…
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