India becomes Asia’s new snack supplier: Processed potato exports surge 450%; GTRI credits Gujarat, UP

India’s processed potato exports surge 450% India’s processed potato products are making significant inroads into Southeast Asian markets, hugely driven by demand for snacks and convenience foods, according to a report by Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).Exports of dehydrates potato granules and pellets reached $63.3 million in FY2025, jumping from $11.4 million in FY2022. Other…

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Surprise pickup! Team India players take cab in Adelaide; driver left speechless – watch | Cricket News

Three Team India stars got into a cab in Adelaide, leaving the driver stunned (Screengrabs) An Uber driver in Australia was left visibly stunned after discovering that his latest passengers were none other than Indian cricketers Dhruv Jurel, Prasidh Krishna and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The Indian team is currently in Australia for the ongoing ODI series….

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Shilpa Shetty’s Bastian earns Rs 2-3 crore a night, reveals Shobhaa De; ‘Each table was spending lakhs’ |

Shilpa Shetty’s fine-dining venture, Bastian, continues to dominate Mumbai’s luxury food scene. Recently, author and columnist Shobhaa De revealed the staggering numbers behind the restaurant’s success. She shared that Shilpa’s Dadar outlet, Bastian At The Top, reportedly earns between Rs 2–3 crore every night.Talking about Mumbai’s nightlife, De said on Inside Out With Barkha Dutt,…

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Over 6,000 voters deleted for Rs 80 each in Aland: Karnataka SIT | India News

BENGALURU: Karnataka police’s special investigation team probing the alleged voter deletion scam in Aland constituency during the 2023 assembly polls has reportedly uncovered evidence of attempts to remove names from the electoral rolls, and identified six suspects.Sleuths said deletions were carried out at a cyber centre in Aland, where operators were allegedly paid Rs 80…

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Funds sent abroad for studies fall to 8-year low

MUMBAI: India’s outward remittances for overseas education fell 24% year-on-year to about $0.32billion in Aug 2025 from $0.42billion in Aug 2024. The figure was the lowest for Aug since 2017, a month that typically sees higher remittances at the start of the academic season in US.“The 24% fall in education remittances highlights how closely India’s…

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Indian chess icon Viswanathan Anand inaugurates Global Chess League Experience Centre in Dallas | Chess News

Viswanathan Anand inaugurates Global Chess League Experience center in Dallas (Images via ANI) The Global Chess League (GCL) on Thursday inaugurated its new Experience Centre at Plano, Dallas, with five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand leading the launch. The centre is designed to combine chess, technology, and innovation, providing fans, players, and innovators with an…

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Arshad Warsi feels after ‘RRR’, everyone has become a superhero; talks about Hindi vs South cinema, saying ‘they look…’ |

aActor Arshad Warsi recently shared his thoughts on the evolving landscape of Hindi cinema, suggesting that many filmmakers are now playing it safe by leaning heavily into superhero stories post-‘RRR’. He encourages a brave embrace of fresh ideas and imaginative risks, reminding the industry that true audience connection stems from the essence of the story…

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