‘Reforms driving productivity’: FM Sitharaman highlights 8.2% GDP rise; says high-frequency indicators show continued momentum

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the July–September GDP growth of 8.2 per cent reflects the strength of the Indian economy and underscores the impact of reforms and fiscal consolidation.In a post on X, Sitharaman said, “Various high-frequency indicators also point to continued economic momentum and broad-based consumption growth.”Official data released earlier in the…

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A day in the life of an accompanying artiste

Unlike vocalists and solo instrumentalists who can preplan what to present, for accompanying musicians, each concert is a mystery that unravels only as it progresses. During the music season, they play two to three concerts every day, switching gears among musicians as seamlessly as changing the tala between songs. “After a point, adapting to different…

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Indian tennis player Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha qualifies for 2026 Australian Open men’s doubles after winning Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff | Cricket News

Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha (left) with his partner Pruchya Isaro Indian tennis player Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha achieved a significant career milestone on Friday by winning the Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff alongside Thailand’s Pruchya Isaro, earning a main-draw wild card entry for the 2026 Australian Open men’s doubles.The Indo-Thai pair demonstrated consistent performance throughout the tournament, defeating Japanese…

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4 simple exercises that can help relieve foot pain from diabetic neuropathy

​Diabetic neuropathy refers to nerve damage caused by diabetes, resulting from chronically elevated blood sugar and associated metabolic disturbances. This means the nerves that normally carry signals for sensation, movement, and regulation of organ systems, become impaired. Since nerves control sensation, muscle function, and organ regulation, diabetic neuropathy can lead to a variety of serious…

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Mumbai Metro-3 introduces discounted monthly passes through its mobile app | Mumbai News

Mumbai: Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) on Friday launched exclusive discounted monthly passes on its MetroConnect3 mobile application, becoming the first Metro in the country to offer a pass facility entirely through a mobile app.Commuters on Metro Line 3 can avail themselves of the following trip-based discounts: 15% discount on 60-trip passes and 10% discount…

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The Truth Behind Canton’s Tokenomics

The blockchain ecosystem is home to several highly successful smart contract protocols, which makes the arrival of newcomers highly competitive. Canton Network is one of the newest ‘next generation layer one’ to vie for users and capital from incumbents like Ethereum and Solana. Alongside SUI and Aptos, Canton’s rise challenges the assumption that we have…

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