Author: Deshwale National Desk

Mumbai witnessed a vibrant celebration of flavour and creativity as Mondelez India hosted a one-of-a-kind event titled ‘Every Way to Biscoff’. The festival was more than a brand activation. It became a hub for food enthusiasts, home bakers, and creators to explore the iconic caramelised taste of Lotus Biscoff in imaginative ways. The event brought together passionate food creators and influencers from across India, who showcased their innovative Biscoff-inspired desserts. Following a nationwide social media recipe challenge, 15 standout creations were selected to be featured live at the Mumbai festival. Each dessert offered a unique story, ranging from decadent cheesecakes…

The truck arrives before the city wakes. It is a battered green compactor, older than some of the buildings it passes, grinding through a lane in Kurla at half past five in the morning. It leaks. It always leaks. A thin, dark trail follows it down the road, waste fluid seeping from a floor that was never adequately sealed and, in truth, was never adequately maintained. The sanitation worker riding the back has no air conditioning, no shelter from the heat already gathering at that hour, and no particular expectation that today will be different from any other day in…

Mumbai has always lived by a simple promise. If you keep moving, the city will carry you somewhere. The suburban trains never quite empty, the streets rarely pause, and the skyline keeps inching upward, as if it has no patience for stillness. But beneath this rhythm of constant motion, there is a quieter question that has begun to surface in drawing rooms, office corridors, and late night conversations on Marine Drive. Is the city still sustaining its people, or is it slowly exhausting them? This is not an alarmist claim. It is an observation that emerges from multiple realities that…

उन्होंने द्रविड़ दुय्याधिकार को तोड़ने का वादा करने वाले एक मध्यमार्गी मसीहा के रूप में राजनीति में प्रवेश किया था। सात साल, दो चुनावी शिकस्त और एक अपमानजनक आत्मसमर्पण के बाद, कमल हासन एक ऐसे नेता के रूप में उजागर हुए हैं जिनके पास कद, बुद्धि और वाक़्पटुता सब कुछ था, लेकिन उस एक चीज़ की कमी थी जिसकी राजनीति माँग करती है: अंत तक टिके रहने की इच्छाशक्ति। I. वह रात जब संगीत थम गया कोयंबटूर दक्षिण, 2 मई, 2021, रात 11:47 बजे। सत्रह घंटों से गिनती जारी थी। कमल हासन त्रिची रोड पर अपने पार्टी ऑफ़िस में सहायकों…

Indriya, the jewellery arm of Aditya Birla Group, showcased its latest collection ‘Orizon’ at Lakmé Fashion Week X FDCI, presenting a striking blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern design. The showcase brought together luminous Polki jewellery and sculptural couture by Amit Aggarwal, redefining Indian heritage for a contemporary audience. The runway presentation highlighted Indriya’s innovative approach to Polki jewellery, transforming a traditional craft into modern wearable art. With an emphasis on light, colour and fluid design, the collection explored how heritage techniques can evolve to suit the tastes of today’s consumers. The jewellery featured intricate craftsmanship combined with vibrant gemstones,…

A Rs 50 Lakh Government Bet on India’s Most Overlooked Livestock, and Why the Real Test Begins After the Breeding Unit Opens In the Halar region of Gujarat’s Saurashtra coast, the Bharwad and Rabari pastoralists have migrated seasonally for centuries, moving their flocks across arid scrubland with an all-white, sure-footed companion walking beside them. The Halari donkey, native to the Jamnagar and Dwarka districts, carried their belongings up to 40 km a day, crossed terrain that no tractor could reach, and then returned without complaint. By 2022, according to surveys by the non-profit Sahjeevan and the Centre for Pastoralism, fewer…

Mumbai, March 2026: India’s rich spiritual heritage continues to gain global recognition as Swami Shivkripanand has been invited to represent the country at the upcoming World Meditation Forum 2026 in Seoul, South Korea. His inclusion in the prestigious World Meditation Expert Committee highlights the growing global acceptance of India’s ancient meditation traditions. Founder of the Himalayan Samarpan Dhyan Yog movement, Swami Shivkripanand has spent decades promoting meditation as a path to inner peace and holistic well-being. His journey, rooted in years of deep spiritual practice in the Himalayas, has shaped a philosophy that combines traditional wisdom with practical application for…

Mumbai, 24 March 2026: Indriya, the jewellery brand from the Aditya Birla Group, made a striking statement at Lakmé Fashion Week X FDCI with the unveiling of its latest showcase, ‘Orizon’. The presentation brought together sculptural couture and luminous Polki jewellery, offering a modern interpretation of Indian heritage. The showcase was designed to celebrate tradition while embracing innovation. Indriya reimagined classic Polki craftsmanship through a contemporary lens, pairing it with designer Amit Aggarwal’s signature silhouettes crafted from Banarasi weaves and mirror work. The result was a seamless blend of heritage and modern design, created for the confident Indian woman who…

A Bombay High Court order has given the BMC a mandate it has avoided for a decade. The real question isn’t who holds a licence – it’s what kind of city Mumbai wants to be. And the world already has answers. 8 a.m. on the Edge of the Asphalt The morning at the Linking Road intersection in Bandra does not begin with a prayer. It begins with the metallic scrape of folding tables and the rhythmic thud of wooden crates. By 8 a.m., the geometry of the chaos is nearly complete. A licensed bhelpuri wallah, whose family has occupied this…

From the Margins to the Main Contest: The Rise of the BJP in West Bengal For decades, the political contest in West Bengal appeared to revolve around two principal forces: the communist establishment led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the regional mobilisation spearheaded by Mamata Banerjee through the All India Trinamool Congress. Yet within a decade of the Left’s electoral collapse in 2011, an unexpected challenger had emerged as the principal rival to Banerjee’s political dominance. That challenger was the Bharatiya Janata Party. The rise of the BJP in Bengal represents one of the most striking shifts…